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It’s Elvis’ 80th Birthday: Here Are 5 Reasons Why He Still Matters

When Elvis Presley died in 1977 at the age of 42, his career was doing almost as poorly as his drug-filled personal life. Presley’s recorded output had been reduced to an assortment of live albums, second-string picks from years-old studio sessions, and newer recordings he couldn’t be bothered to leave the house to make. Rock…

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19:17 on January 8 2015

Reissues, Spotify lists celebrate Elvis Presley's 80th birthday

L.A. Times - News — more info

Elvis Presley

19:17 on January 8 2015

Reissues, Spotify lists celebrate Elvis Presley's 80th birthday

L.A. Times - Entertainment — What would have been Elvis Presley’s 80th birthday on Thursday is being recognized on multiple fronts, many of them spotlighting the recordings that built his legacy. more info

Elvis Presley

22:21 on January 8 2015

Elvis Presley: Five films to watch on the King's 80th birthday

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Elvis Presley, born on this date in 1935, starred in 31 scripted motion pictures beginning with 1956's "Love Me Tender" and ending with a thud with 1969's "Change of Habi... more info

Elvis Presley

22:21 on January 8 2015

Elvis Presley: Five films to watch on the King's 80th birthday

L.A. Times - News — more info

Elvis Presley

02:08 on January 9 2015

It’s Elvis’ 80th Birthday: Here Are 5 Reasons Why He Still Matters

Time — When Elvis Presley died in 1977 at the age of 42, his career was doing almost as poorly as his drug-filled personal life. Presley’s recorded output had been reduced to ... more info

Elvis Presley