Nicknamed "The King", Elvis Presley made his musical debut in 1954. He is in part responsible for the American-born "rockabilly" genre, mixing country lyrics with rhythm and blues sounds. Armed with a unique singing voice and daring dance moves, Elvis Presley quickly became a prominent figure in the rock music scene, notably thanks to his break-out hit Heartbreak Hotel.
Elvis Presley as you have never seen him before
Towards the end of 1956, The King strayed from music and began a successful acting career by playing a lead role in Robert D. Webb's Love Me Tender. However, one of the most memorable moments in the star's life remains the time he met his soon-to-be wife, Priscilla Beaulieu, who was only 14 when they first met in 1959. The two made their relationship official years later in 1967, when they married in a fitting extravagant fashion at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas. However, the two divorced 6 years later in 1973. Take a moment to discover these 15 rare images of Elvis Presley.
