Elvis Presley, better known as the 'king of rock and roll', left an indelible mark on the entire planet. The American, born on January 8, 1935, became a world star thanks to his music, his unique voice and his extravagant styling. His fame crossed the stage and he participated in several films, in addition to becoming one of the most popular cultural icons of the 20th century.
At the beginning of his career, very few listened to Presley's songs. He debuted in 1953 with the song My Happiness, a song dedicated to his beloved mother Gladys. Shortly after, the young singer revolutionized the airwaves when his version of That's all Right was broadcast on a Memphis station in 1954. From then on, madness broke out and countless hits followed: Love me tender, It's now or never, Viva Las Vegas, In the Ghetto, Suspicious Minds, Blue Suede Shoes, Jailhouse Rock, Hound Dog or Always on my mind.
The recognitions were not long in coming. Presley won three Grammy Awards and many other accolades. Most important, however, was the legacy he left behind as one of the originators of rockabilly, an up-tempo style that is a fusion of country music and rhythm and blues. The singer was only 42 years old when his unmistakable voice faded. On August 16 of that year, he was found unconscious on the floor of his bathroom. He died from an acute myocardial infarction, according to the autopsy.
Many wonder what Elvis Presley would look like if the American singer were alive today. Applications like FaceApp or other generative artificial intelligence like Stable Diffusion help us get an idea of what his face would be like. La Vanguardia has used both to recreate what the character would be like today if he had not died prematurely.
In this first portrait created by Stable Diffusion, we see some of Elvis Presley's characteristic features. For example, his clear and slanted eyes. and the unmistakable quiff of him. The AI has been somewhat generous, because we don't see a single gray hair despite the passing of the years.
In this second image, the artificial intelligence draws him looking similar, only in a blue suit and in full action, playing a guitar.
With its limitations, this app also imagines you at a later age. In this elevation, we see many more wrinkles in many parts of his face and a somewhat more tired face. Still, he retains his characteristic hairstyle.
The portraits of these applications used by La Vanguardia differ quite a bit, although in all of them we can see some common features of the late 'king of rock and roll': intense gaze, clear eyes, immaculate hair, few gray hairs and an unmistakable toupee.
