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Elvis Aaron Presley, known as the "King of Rock and Roll", was an American singer and actor who revolutionized music and culture in the 1950s. His energetic performances and fusion of blues, country, R&B, and gospel ignited rock and roll's rise to mainstream popularity. Presley's talent, charisma, and good humor made him beloved by millions, and his global fame continues nearly 50 years after his death. Elvis Aaron Presley[a] (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977)