American singer, born on January 8, 1935, in East Tupelo, Mississippi, USA, and passed away on August 16, 1977, in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, at the age of 42.

Widely regarded as one of the most celebrated and influential musicians of the 20th century, he achieved commercial success across various genres, including rock 'n' roll, pop, country, and gospel. He ranks among the best-selling music artists in the history of recorded music. Throughout his career, he received three Grammy Awards, along with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at the age of 36. His contributions to music have earned him induction into several prestigious halls of fame, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rockabilly Hall of Fame, and the Gospel Hall of Fame. He is commonly known as "The King of Rock and Roll," or simply "The King."

His parents were Gladys Presley and Vernon Presley. He was the father of Lisa Marie Presley, his daughter from his marriage to Priscilla Presley (1967 to 1973). He is also a distant cousin of Glenn Honeycutt, as their grandmothers were sisters.