21 Elvis Presley Photos To Honor King of Rock N Roll's Birthday

Today marks 84 years since the King of Rock n' Roll was born. Elvis Presley, born on January 8, 1935, lived to be only 42 years old. Today, the singer would have been the twice the age of when he died.

Elvis Presley not only shaped the rock genre of the music industry, but is a staple of America's pop culture history. From "Love Me Tender" and "Jailhouse Rock" to his last years on tour in the seventies, Presley will be idolized for generations to come.

Celebrate the life of Elvis Presley in photos, below:

Early Years

circa 1937

Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935. Above, is a portrait of the King of Rock at age 2. (REX/Shutterstock)

Teen Years

circa 1946

Above, Elvis Presley is pictured at 11 or 12 years old circa 1946. (Globe Photos/REX/Shutterstock)

Big Break

1956

A candid of Elvis at age 21, as his career took off. (REX/Shutterstock)

"Love Me Tender"

1956

Elvis is pictured with his "Love Me Tender" film co-star Debra Paget in 1956. (REX/Shutterstock)

"Jailhouse Rock"

1957

Elvis is pictured in his iconic movie "Jailhouse Rock," which opened on October 17, 1957. (REX/Shutterstock)

"G.I. Blues"

1960

A candid of Elvis on set of "G.I. Blues," released on November 23, 1960. (REX/Shutterstock)

"Blue Hawaii"

1961

Elvis jokes around on set of "Blue Hawaii" — a musical comedy released on November 22, 1961. (REX/Shutterstock)

"Kid Galahad"

1962

Elvis in the sports musical film "Kid Galahad," released on August 1, 1962. (REX/Shutterstock)

"Girls, Girls, Girls"

1962

A promotional still for "Girls, Girls, Girls" which was released on Halloween — October 31, 1962. (REX/Shutterstock)

"Viva Las Vegas"

1964

Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret share a scene in the film "Viva Las Vegas," which opened May 20, 1964. (REX/Shutterstock)

"Paradise, Hawaiian Style"

1966

Elvis is pictured in between takes while on set filming "Paradise, Hawaiian Style" circa 1955. The movie went on to premiere on June 9, 1966. (REX/Shutterstock)

Wedding To Priscilla

May 1, 1967

Elvis married longtime girlfriend Priscilla in 1967. (Moviestore/REX/Shutterstock)

Lisa Marie Presley

circa 1968

Elvis and Priscilla Presley welcome daughter Lisa Marie Presley on February 1, 1968. (REX/Shutterstock)

"Change Of Habit"

1969

Mary Tyler-Moore (L) laughs on set with Elvis Presley and another actor of the NBC crime drama "Change of Habit," released November 10, 1969. (NBC/Universal/REX/Shutterstock)

Circa 1970

The King of Rock n' Roll is pictured above, goofing around, in this undated photos, circa 1970. (REX/Shutterstock)

Life With Priscilla

circa 1970

Elvis and Priscilla Presley are pictured in a candid taken at an airport some time around 1970. (REX/Shutterstock)

Meeting Nixon

December 21, 1970

Former U.S. President Richard M. Nixon meets the King of Rock n' Roll at the White House in Washington D.C. in 1970. (REX/Shutterstock)

"Elvis On Tour"

1972

"Elvis On Tour" directed by Robert Abel and Pierre Adidge in 1972. (MGM/REX/Shutterstock)

Circa 1973

Elvis plays the guitar in this 1973 candid. (REX/Shutterstock)

Last Live Concert Series

June 1977

Records show that Elvis's last live show was on June 26, 1977 at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis — eleven days after his June 15 performance pictured above — before passing on August 16, 1977. (REX/Shutterstock)

First Anniversary Of Death

August 16, 1978

Elvis Presley fan, Margaret Barnes, is pictured overcome with grief as she kneels at the singer's grave on the first anniversary of his death. (Monty Fresco/Daily Mail/REX/Shutterstock)

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