Elvis Presley's death by heart attack was sudden and he was only 42 years old. Elvis Presley had declining health and suffered from a drug addiction.
(A full history of Elvis Presley can be found on Wikipedia.)
Achievements -
As of 2017, Elvis Presley is the best selling solo artist -
600 million to 1 billion in sales
As of 2010, Elvis Presley holds the record for most songs on Billboard Top 40
- 115
As of 2008, Elvis Presley holds the record for most songs on Billboard Top 100 - 152
Elvis Presley holds the record for most albums listed on Billboard 200
- 129
As of 2015, Elvis Presley holds the record for most time at No. 1 on Billboard 200 - 67 weeks
As of 2018, the RIAA notes Elvis Presley 146.5 million certified sales in the U.S.
As of 2018, Elvis Presley holds the record for most gold albums (117), most platinum albums (67), and most multi-platinum albums (27).
As of 2018, Elvis Presley holds the record for most gold singles (54).
Honors -
Hollywood Walk of Fame
Presidential Medal of Freedom (2018)
(Source - Wikipedia)
My take away -
The entertainment industry honors a select few with iconic titles. Lucille Ball is the queen of comedy. Jack Benny is the king of comedy. In music, Aretha Franklin is the queen of soul. Elvis Presley is the king of rock and roll...or, quite simply, the king. His "reign" was taken away from music and Hollywood entertainment far too quickly. He will always inspire future generations.
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