Photograph by Alfred Wetheimer courtesy of the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live

On this date in 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi, the King was born. Today marks what would have been Elvis Presley’s 75th birthday, and to celebrate his legacy, we’re looking back at Presley’s historic career in the Rolling Stone archives. Plus, don’t miss exclusive photos from a new Grammy Museum exhibit showcasing Presley at age 21 when Elvismania was on the verge of exploding:

• Photos of Young Elvis Presley: A Look Back at the King at 21 on His 75th Birthday

• 50 Moments that Changed the History of Rock & Roll: Elvis Presley at Sun Studio in 1954
• The Immortals – The Greatest Artists of All Time: 3) Elvis Presley
• Obituary: Elvis Presley (1935-1977)
• Rolling Stone’s full Elvis coverage

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