On This Day… August 16, 1977

Elvis Presley, the “King of Rock and Roll,” died in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 42. He helped start the rock and roll era, recorded 700+ songs throughout his music career, starred in 31 films, and has been the inspiration for scores of other singers and performers.

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