Lisa Marie Presley. Elvis Presley is a musician and actor rose to fame in the mid - 1950s on the radio, TV  and the silver screen is one of the biggest names in rock n roll history. he came from very humble beginnings and grew up to become one of the biggest names in rock n roll. by the mid - 1950s he appeared on radio, television and the silver screen. he died at the age 42 of heart failure, which was related to drug addiction. since his death, Presley has remain one of the world most popular icons. he later change the spelling of his middle name to biblical form of Aaron Presley  was supposed to be a twin, but his brother, Jesse Garon some times spelled his name Jesse was stillborn. raised by loving, working class parents, Presley family had little money, and they moved from place to place frequently. he was deeply devoted to his parents, especially his mother, Gladys and raised to have a strong faith in God. Presley attended the assembly of god church with his parents, where gospel music became a important influence for him. Presley received his first guitar as a gift from his mother on his 11th birthday in 1946 and had his first taste of musical success a few years later when he won a talent show at Hines High School in Memphis. after graduating in 1953 he worked a number of jobs while pursuing his musical dream. he cut his first demo record at what later became known as sun studio that year, and before long, Sam Phillips the record label owner, decided to take the young performer under his wing. Presley soon began touring and recording, trying to catch his first big break. "That's All Right" was Presley first single in 1954. in 1955, Presley began to develop a following with his fans being drawn to his unusual musical style, provocative gyrating hips and good looks. that same year, he signed with Rca Records, a deal worked out by his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Presley was on a roll, scoring his first No.1 single with "Heart Hotel" as well his first No.1 album Elvis Presley, and signing a movie contract with Paramount Pictures - all in 1956. despite the uproar that his sexy dance moves caused, he also became a popular guest on a number of television variety shows. soon, Presley was everywhere, working as a musician and actor. his first film love me tender 1956, it was a box office hit. even did a stint in the U.S. military couldn't put a damper on Presley's thriving career. he received his draft notice in 1957 and was inducted into the army the following March he eventually served in Germany for about a year and a half. shortly before Presley left for Europe, his beloved mother, Gladys, died. he was granted a leave and return to Memphis for the funeral. deeply saddened by her death, Presley return to duty. while in Germany his spirits was lifted slightly when he met a young teenager named Priscilla Beaulieu. the pair fell in love and married on may 1, 1967, in Las Vegas Nevada. after leaving the army in 1960, Presley resumed his career and was soon back at the top of the charts with the sound track for his film GI blues.he continue recording music and acting in such films as Blue Hawaii 1961 Girls! Girls! Girls! 1962 and Viva Las Vegas 1964. though his films were often hit or miss with both critics and audiences they brought in a profit and the sound tracks usually sold well. by the late 1960s however the engimatic performer appeared to be losing in his box office appeal. proving he was still the King of Rock n Roll he recorded his first TV special in 1968, often referred to as the 68 comeback. he wowed audience's with his Performance, which showcased his talents as a singer and guitarist. around this time Presley personal life seemed to be on a upswing. him and Priscilla wed in 1967 and had a daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, the following year. unfortunately the joyous time will not last. by the early 1970s Presley marriage was falling apart. the couple divorce in 1973, and Priscilla received custody of Lisa Marie. Presley was also wrestling including a growing addiction to prescription drugs the once - thin rock star was battling a weight problem and his destructive life style caught up with him that fall he was hospitalized for drug related health problems. despite his personal obstacles, Presley remained a popular draw in Las Vegas and on tour. he performed at his last concert in June 1977, in Indianapolis Indiana. after the concert he returned home to his Memphis mansion Graceland, to prepare for another tour. on the morning of August 16, 1977, Presley died of heart failure, at the age of 42. it was later ruled that his death was related to prescription drug use. Presley was buried on Graceland property, near the gravesites of his mother Gladys, father Vernon and grandmother Minnie Mae Hood Presley.