First, a little background on his accomplishments as a singer. Through his whole career, "he sold more than 500 million records worldwide and made 33 films. He was a millionaire living in his Graceland Mansion behind locked gates." He had more money then anyone could ever dream of having. Elvis appealed mostly to young people living in the 1950's, and influenced their whole way of life including the way they dressed, the way they behaved, and their attitude.

He was recognized all over the world as the creator of rock 'n' roll by almost everyone. Although, people like Jackie Gleason said, "he can't last....... he won't be popular for long." Others like former Beatle John Lennon said that "

Many people liked Elvis, very few did not.

The day of August 16, 1977 will always be remembered as the day the "king" of rock 'n' roll died. It will be known as a sad day all around the world, and people will always refer to Elvis Presley as a hero, and a legend of music. Although this day came as one of surprise people have learned to accept his death, but some still wonder what it would be like if he was around today.

he will live forever and his music will never die." Finally a comment from Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys said, "his voice was a total miracle in the music business."

What was so surprising about the way Elvis was acting prior to his death, and why was everyone so shocked? It started out with an expensive and lengthy divorce of Priscilla Presley, as she was given custody of their only child. A critic, Peter Graining went on to say many things about Presley that surprised many people. He referred to it as "a continuous battle, and Elvis is not winning." Some criticisms included "his hair being dyed, his teeth being capped, his waist being girdled, his voice being a husk, and his eyes being filmed over with glassy impersonality." It was said that he would not go out if his hair wasn't right, and if his weight is not down. He also was said to have tantrums on stage. People were beginning to see the old Elvis disappear. More specifically, in 1976, he cancelled several performances in

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