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

It's fair to say that the curiosity of more than a few people was piqued by Tom Hanks' portrayal of Elvis Presley's career-long manager, Colonel Tom Parker, in the Austin Butler-starring biopic "Elvis.

WASHINGTON — It was 90 years ago that Elvis Aaron Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. As part of this year's celebration, Graceland in Memphis is hosting several days of events honoring the King of Rock 'n' Roll.

Elvis was born in East Tupelo, Mississippi. (The town was annexed by its larger neighbor, Tupelo, in 1946.)

He said he became enthralled by Elvis after hearing a vinyl record in his parents' collection in 1977, around the time of the star's death. "Had he been alive today I think he would have hung up his Blue Suede Shoes,

Nearly 3,000 fans from around the world braved the cold and gathered at Graceland to mark what would have been Elvis Presley’s 90th birthday.

Elvis Presley rose to fame in the 1950s and is one of the biggest names in rock history. Read about his career, songs, daughter, grandchildren, death, and more.

The Elvis King Cake has become a must-try tradition during Carnival Season in New Orleans. This ... [+] memorable treat is topped with a marshmallow cream and diced bacon lardons and is a huge hit at La Boulangerie on Magazine Street.