Elvis Presley, nicknamed by many as "The King of Rock and Roll," was born 90 years ago in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Elvis Aaron Presley, born January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi, was one of the most influential figures in American popular music and would be turning 90 this year if he were still alive. The success of his legendary sound — that groundbreaking mixture of rhythm and blues,

Elvis Presley would have been celebrating his 90th birthday today, but the King of Rock n Roll's life was sadly cut short when he died in 1977 at the age of 42

I used to doodle Elvis during class, in second and third grade, drawing the King in his jumpsuit in the margins of my notepaper. I once told one of Elvis’ closest confidants, the late Joe Esposito, about this.

Elvis Presley‘s 90th birthday. And if you’re looking to honor the King (who died in 1977, at the age of 42), TCM has you covered, with 24 hours of Elvis on film. The channel will air 13 films starring Elvis,