Elvis Aron Presley ("Aron" on his state-issued birth certificate, "Aaron" on his gravestone) was born to Vernon and Gladys Presley in a two-room house in Tupelo, Mississippi, on Jan. 8, 1935.
Elvis' life was marred by tragedy and pain. From the moment Elvis was born, his bond with his mom was marked by tragedy – the stillbirth of his identical twin ... for the Presley family were ...
Elvis Presley was as much of an inspiration as he was a warning to other artists following his same career path.