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Elvis Presley, “the King,” was an incredibly talented musician and rock-and-roll icon. Giphy People all over the United States, and all over the world, fell for Elvis and his charms — when he performed, people lost their minds. The blue velvet shirt Elvis wore at his Tupelo performance was made for him by Natalie (Elvis '56 Tour) Elvis was born in 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi. He moved to Memphis with his family when he was 13 years old. The Presleys, 1937: Gladys, Elvis, and Vernon. It's ironic that Elvis is wearing such a grown-up boy's hat. Soon he would discover that he was a more ... (Lisa's History Room) In 1954, Elvis began his music career. Two years later, he starred in his first movie. Elvis Presley invented rock and roll 60 years ago on July 5, 1954, (Variety) He already had a successful music career by 1958, when he was drafted into the military. History Things More on NEXT page...Elvis went straight back to music and film when he returned from service. In 1958, as he was topping the musical charts, pop artist Elvis Presley was (CNN) On May 1, 1967, Elvis married Priscilla Beaulieu. Young love: Priscilla Beaulieu was 14 when she met Elvis Presley (Daily Mail) Together, they had a daughter, Lisa Marie, who was born in 1968. Daily Mail In 1977, Elvis passed away of a heart attack. Lisa Marie was only 9. Elvis Presley poses for a portrait in 1956. Celebrated as the king of rock & roll (CNN) Despite her father’s passing, Lisa Marie Presley went on to have a successful music and acting career. news.com.au Click NEXT to continue... In 1989, Lisa Marie gave birth to a daughter, Riley Keough, who is now all grown up and looks just like her grandfather. Instagram, @rileykeough Click NEXT to continue... If you were watched the Golden Globes , you might have noticed that one of the actresses nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film looked a little familiar. That's because 27-year-old Riley Keough, who stars as a lawyer moonlighting as an escort in the Starz drama The Girlfriend Experience, is the daughter of Lisa Marie-Presley and Danny Keough, and therefore the granddaughter of none other than Priscilla and Elvis Presley! Country Living And she has certainly grown up right before our eyes. Remember this sweet photo of her with Lisa Marie way back when? Lisa Marie Presley with baby Danielle Riley Keough via Pinterest We had no idea at the time, but Keough would grow up to look almost exactly like her iconic grandfather. The resemblance is uncanny. Those same piercing eyes, mysterious smile, straigh nose ... and check out that hairline! A widow's peak... CountryLiving Click NEXT to see the rest... When she was younger, she looked strikingly similar to her mother, who of course, looks very much like the King, as well as Priscilla. Country Living Country Living What a beautiful family. RIP to "The King" Do you see the resemblance between Elvis and his granddaughter? If you love Elvis like we love Elvis, please SHARE this story with your friends and family! Source: Country Living and The Newsroom/Good Housekeeping