Born in 1935 in the US state of Mississippi, Elvis Presley is one of the few celebrities whose fame has not diminished since his death.
This unparalleled artist sang more than 800 songs during his career and also showed the essence of his acting by appearing as a hero in 33 films.
Elvis Presley, known as the king of rock and roll music, died on August 16, 1977 at the age of 42 from a sudden heart attack.
Decades later, on Presley's birthday, countless fans gather in his hometown of Memphis to light candles and sing in memory of the late singer.