The magnetic eyes. The distinctive voice. The swiveling hips. Elvis Presley was going to be a star no matter where he started, he just happened to have started off singing. Boosted by TV appearances and droves of screaming fans, Presley went quickly from rock and roll singer to marquee movie star, with Jailhouse Rock confirming his status as an instant icon. He balanced the two halves of his talents for the remainder of his career, with chart- and box office-topping songs and films, leaving behind an indelible legacy.

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