Rockabilly timeline

Elvis Presley is born

Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977; middle name sometimes spelled Aron)a was an American singer and actor. A cultural icon, he... Read more

Elvis Presley entered the first grade

In September 1942, Presley entered first grade at Lawhon School in Tupelo. He was considered a "well-mannered and quiet child", but sometimes... Read more

Elvis Presley's first public performance

On October 3, 1945, he made his first public performance in a singing contest at the Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show at the suggestion of... Read more

Elvis receives first guitar on 11th birthday

For his eleventh birthday, Presley received his first guitar. He had wanted a rifle but his parents could only afford a guitar. Over the following... Read more

The Presley Family moves to Memphis

In September 1948, the Presley family moved to Memphis, Tennessee, allegedly because Vernon—in addition to needing work—had to escape the law for... Read more

Elvis Presley worked as an usher at Loew's State Theater

In September 1950, Presley occasionally worked evenings as an usher at Loew's State Theater—his first job—to boost the family income, but his... Read more

Elvis Presley records first songs

On July 18, 1953, Presley went to Sun Records' Memphis Recording Service to record "My Happiness" with "That's When Your Heartaches Begin,"... Read more

Elvis records "I'll Never Stand In Your Way" and "It Wouldn't Be The Same Without You"

On January 4, 1954, he cut a second acetate demo recording of "I'll Never Stand In Your Way" and "It Wouldn't Be The Same Without You". At the... Read more

Elvis Presley auditions for producer Sam Phillips

She called him on June 26, 1954. However, Presley was not able to do justice to the song. Phillips would later recall that "Elvis was probably as... Read more

Elvis Presley signs management deal with "Colonel" Tom Parker

On August 15, 1955, "Colonel" Tom Parker became Presley's manager, signing him to a one year contract, plus renewals. Several record labels had... Read more

Elvis Presley releases self-titled debut album

Elvis Presley was the name of Elvis Presley's debut LP. It was released on RCA Victor, in mono, catalogue number LPM 1254, in March 1956. The... Read more

Elvis Presley appears on the Steve Allen Show

Country vocalists The Jordanaires accompanied Presley on The Steve Allen Show and their first recording session together produced "Any Way You Want... Read more

Elvis Presley releases Elvis

Elvis is the second album by Elvis Presley, released on RCA Victor Records in mono, LPM 1382, in October 1956. Recording sessions took place on... Read more

Elvis releases Elvis' Christmas Album

Elvis' Christmas Album is the fourth album by Elvis Presley on RCA Victor Records, LPM 1951, released in October 1957, and recorded at Radio... Read more

Elvis Presley releases Elvis Is Back!

Elvis Is Back! is the tenth album by Elvis Presley, released on RCA Victor Records in mono and stereo, LPM/LSP 2231, in April 1960. Recording... Read more

Elvis Presley releases His Hand in Mine

His Hand in Mine was Elvis Presley's first RCA Victor 12" long-play gospel album, recorded and originally released in 1960; a followup to his 1957... Read more

Elvis Presley releases Something for Everybody

Something For Everybody is the thirteenth album by Elvis Presley, released on RCA Victor in mono and stereo, LPM/LSP 2370, in June 1961. Recording... Read more

Elvis Presley releases Pot Luck

Pot Luck with Elvis is the fifteenth album by Elvis Presley, released on RCA Victor in mono and stereo, LPM/LSP 2523, in June of 1962. Recording... Read more

Elvis Presley releases How Great Thou Art

How Great Thou Art is a musical album by American entertainer Elvis Presley; it was his first non-soundtrack album recording of new material since... Read more

Elvis Presley releases From Elvis in Memphis

From Elvis in Memphis is the thirty-fourth album, not counting budget compilations on the RCA Camden subsidiary, by Elvis Presley, released on RCA... Read more

Elvis Presley releases From Memphis to Vegas/From Vegas to Memphis

From Memphis to Vegas/From Vegas to Memphis is the thirty-fifth studio album by Elvis Presley released on RCA Records (LSP 6020) in November 1969.... Read more

Elvis Presley releases Elvis Country (I'm 10,000 Years Old)

"Elvis Country" (I'm 10,000 Years Old) is the thirty-seventh studio album by Elvis Presley, released on RCA Records (LSP 44600 in January 1971.... Read more

Elvis Presley releases Love Letters from Elvis

Love Letters from Elvis is a 1971 studio album from Elvis Presley. The album was made up mostly of leftovers from Elvis' marathon June 1970... Read more

Elvis Presley releases Elvis Sings The Wonderful World of Christmas

Elvis Sings The Wonderful World Of Christmas is a 1971 album by Elvis Presley, and Elvis' second Christmas album. The album was released in October... Read more

Elvis Presley releases Elvis Now

Elvis Now is a gold-selling Elvis Presley album from 1972. Despite the "now" in the title, the tracks on this album were recorded anywhere from... Read more