Elvis Aaron Presley, in the humblest of circumstances, was born to Vernon and Gladys Presley on January 8, 1935. Elvis’ musical influences were the pop and country music of the time, the gospel music he heard in church and at the all-night gospel sings he frequently attended, and the black R&B he absorbed on historic Beale Street as a Memphis teenager. In 1954, he began his singing career with the legendary Sun Records label in Memphis. By 1956, he was an international sensation. With a sound and style that uniquely combined his diverse musical influences and blurred and challenged the social and racial barriers of the time, he ushered in a whole new era of American music and popular culture. He starred in 33 successful films, made history with his television appearances and specials, and knew great acclaim through his many, often record-breaking, live concert performances on tour and in Las Vegas. Globally, he has sold over one billion records, more than any other artist. His American sales have earned him gold, platinum or multi-platinum awards for 150 different albums and singles, far more than any other artist. Among his many awards and accolades were 14 Grammy nominations (3 wins) from the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, which he received at age 36, and his being named One of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Nation for 1970 by the United States Jaycees. His talent, good looks, sensuality, charisma, and good humour endeared him to millions, as did the humility and human kindness he demonstrated throughout his life. Known the world over by his first name, he is regarded as one of the most important figures of twentieth century popular culture. Elvis died at his Memphis home, Graceland, on August 16, 1977.
"I believe in the Bible. I believe that all good things come from God. I don't believe I'd sing the way I do if God hadn't wanted me to." - Elvis Presley
by Stephen W. Thomas February 22, 2005
Elvis travels is a man who lives in a van who prefers to have sex with transvestites or to take it anally from a BBC
by Davis allen 79 August 26, 2019
Elvis Collins is a writer, stand-up comic, and DJ from New England. He is incredibly handsome, smart, and charming. He once charmed the pants off a Swedish women's volleyball team.
by elviscollinsfan February 3, 2010
Term used to describe the stressful act of having excessive demands placed upon you, or being unfairly manipulated, by colleagues or partners, to such an extent that you seem to have lost control of your limbs and are spiralling aimlessly from one task to the next without accomplishing a thing.
Derives from the car ornament of the same name where a jumpsuit clad image of the King spins frantically on the dashboard.
Derives from the car ornament of the same name where a jumpsuit clad image of the King spins frantically on the dashboard.
"How did that fucker get the job? He keeps changing his fuckin' mind and now I'm jumpin' around like a Dashboard Elvis."
"She told me to pick up the laundry, then pick up the kids after I've put the photos into Boots! She's got me dancin' around like a Dashboard Elvis."
"She told me to pick up the laundry, then pick up the kids after I've put the photos into Boots! She's got me dancin' around like a Dashboard Elvis."
by Erchie McGeakle December 21, 2006
Asong by Peter & the Test Tube Babies, fun UK punk rock band formed around Brighton & Hove area in 1978 and still touring today.
Elvis Is Dead lyrics
Elvis had an heart-attack, 'cos he got too bleedin' fat.
He weighed nearly half a ton, he looked more like a pregnant mum.
Elvis is dead, Elvis is dead.
Elvis had a gammy leg, he had a gammy head.
He had a gammy kidney, he's better-off dead.
In August 1977, Elvis met his fate.
But he couldn't get into heaven, 'cos he couldn't get thru the gate.
Elvis is Dead thank fuck!
Elvis had an heart-attack, 'cos he got too bleedin' fat.
He weighed nearly half a ton, he looked more like a pregnant mum.
Elvis is dead, Elvis is dead.
Elvis had a gammy leg, he had a gammy head.
He had a gammy kidney, he's better-off dead.
In August 1977, Elvis met his fate.
But he couldn't get into heaven, 'cos he couldn't get thru the gate.
Elvis is Dead thank fuck!
by mohair May 8, 2007
A really cute but very fat cat.
He likes chicken wings, and loves to snuggle. He is very furry, and often has poo nuggets stuck on his butt.
He likes chicken wings, and loves to snuggle. He is very furry, and often has poo nuggets stuck on his butt.
by Rondaaaa March 31, 2014
The act of falling asleep on the toilet, generally after consuming a large quantity of alcohol. Sitting on it nude and clasping a book is optional.
"I couln't get into the toilet last night. Chris had come home pissed and performed a 'Half Elvis'. It took 30 minutes of banging on the door until he woke up!"
by mmaplethorpe March 7, 2008