Writer: Tara Isachenko / January 2025
This month, we celebrate the birthday of a true musical icon—Elvis Presley. Born on January 8, 1935, in a modest two-room house in Tupelo, Mississippi, Elvis didn't just make music; he changed it forever. His electrifying voice, hip-shaking moves, and blend of blues, gospel, and country turned him into a global sensation who still influences music today.
Growing up in humble surroundings, young Elvis was surrounded by the sounds of Southern gospel and blues. When his mother gifted him his first guitar at age 11, he was more interested in sports, but that gift would soon change the course of music history. Interestingly, he was a natural blonde as a child—he started dyeing his...
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