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Presley

(ˈprɛzlɪ)

(Biography) Elvis (Aaron or Aron). 1935–77, US rock and roll singer. His recordings include "That's all Right (Mama)" (1954), "Heartbreak Hotel" (1956), "Hound Dog" (1956), numbers from the films Loving You and Jailhouse Rock (both 1957), and "Suspicious Minds" (1970)

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Pres•ley

(ˈprɛs li, ˈprɛz-)

n.

Elvis (Aron), 1935–77, U.S. singer.

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Presley - United States rock singer whose many hit records and flamboyant style greatly influenced American popular music (1935-1977)

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Elvis Presley Enterprises says online bidding is now open for The Auction at Graceland, part of the Elvis Week celebration in August.

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Author Allan Morrison, from Greenock, claims Elvis Presley's roots can be traced back to the village of Lonmay, Aberdeenshire, in the 1700s.

Scottish heritage is fit for The King; GENEAOLOGY

[USA], July 31 (ANI): Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of singer Elvis Presley, has signed a massive deal for the book she is writing about her ex Michael Jackson and a new perspective on her father, Elvis Presley.

Lisa Marie Presley signs massive deal for book about Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley

Eight-year-old Presley Rountree, from West Belfast, is autistic and has been diagnosed with a global developmental delay.

More vulnerable kids left without school places; Presley 'failed' by education chiefs

-- A massive new exhibition and entertainment hall is set to open at Elvis Presley's Graceland in Tennessee with three museum-style exhibits, including one focused on the life and career of late boxing great Muhammad Ali.

Exhibits about Ali, nature, motorcycles opening at Elvis Presley's Graceland

A bizarre conspiracy theory claims that Elvis Presley faked his own death in order to participate in a secret FBI operation.

Elvis Presley 'faked death because he was FBI operative', conspiracists claim; The King was fearful for his life after taking part in Operation Fountain Pen which targeted a criminal organisation named The Fraternity, according to the bizarre theory

Blake Shelton joined the "greatest stars of our time" to pay tribute to Elvis Presley. Shelton was the host of the two-hour NBC special episode titled "Elvis All-Star Tribute," and he also performed songs of the Rock and Roll icon.

Blake Shelton Hosts Elvis Presley Tribute Event

Presley Stockton lost his life after running into the pool without the flotation aids after eating, an inquest heard.

Boy, four, drowned in pool on dream holiday

On this day in history, 28 January 1956, the widely celebrated country rock singer, Elvis Presley, made his first appearance on Television on The Dorsey Brothers Stage Show singing 'Heartbreak Hotel', which took the entire American audience by storm and resulted in Presley gaining more prominence in the music scene.

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Skow had an insurance policy with limits of $50,000 per person and $100,000 per occurrence, his attorney, Kirk Presley of Presley & Presley in Kansas City, said.

Bad-faith claim results in $11M verdict

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Summary: An OMEGA timepiece belonging to the legendary performer Elvis Presley has been sold for $1.4 million (CHF 1.5 million) at the Geneva Watch Auction: Seven, by Phillips.