05 Nov 2008 -
Fans will be flocking to Graceland today to mark what would have been Elvis Presley's 75th birthday.
The King, who was born on January 8 1935, died on August 16, 1977 aged 42, but his birthday is still celebrated every year by fans all around the world.
Die-hards are expected to descend on his home in Memphis, Tennessee to lay flowers and sing in tribute of the legendary singer, and kick-off a four-day schedule of commemorative events all across the US.
They will be joined by his widow Priscilla Presley and their daughter, Lisa Marie, will gather for a cake-cutting ceremony outside his Graceland home.
Elvis began his career in the 50s as first performer of rockabilly, an up-tempo fusion of country and rhythm and blues with a strong back beat.
He is best know for songs such as Jailhouse Rock and Hound Dog and to date, he is the only performer to have been inducted into three separate music Halls of Fame.
In the 1960s, Presley made the majority of his thirty-three movies - mainly poorly reviewed musicals - but returned to music in 1970, followed by performances in Las Vegas and across the U.S.
Throughout his career, he set records for concert attendance, television ratings and recordings sales.
With 9,680 songs Elvis has the second largest song collection on Nokia Ovi Music behind Frank Sinatra who tops the list with 153 more.
From Graceland to Rio de Janeiro, millions of Elvis Presley fans across the world will celebrate the King of rock 'n’ roll's 75th birthday on Friday January 8 proving his music is still as alive as ever.