JESS KUTZA/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS Today marks the birth date of an American cultural icon. Elvis Aaron Presley, born January 8, 1935, served as one of America's most popular musicians of the 20th century. Both a singer and actor, Presley, often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King", was born in Tupelo, Mississippi and at age 13 - moved to Memphis Tennessee with his family. Presley earned three grammys and received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at age 36 and was inducted into multiple music halls of fame. Presley died suddenly on Aug. 16, 1977 at the age of 42. Remembering their favorite American icon, Coaldale residents Jessica Kutza, and her mother, Mary Ann Dulaney, took a trip to visit Presley's birthday place and home. He is buried with both his mother, Gladys Love, and father, Vernon Elvis.