Life
When was Elvis born?
He was born January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi.
What did Elvis Presley fail at?
Elvis Presley failed at music school.
When did Elvis start singing?
Elvis started singing in 1954.
What was Elvis's most popular song?
Elvis's most popular song was "It's now or never".
What age category listened to Elvis's music?
18-22 year old's mainly listened to Elvis's music.
When did Elvis die
Elvis died August 16, 1977 due to a heart attack.
How did he rise to fame?
When sixty million people tuned in to watch him perform on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1956.
Who did Elvis record with?
The legendary Sun Records label in Memphis.
What genre did Elvis play?
Elvis is known for his rock and roll music style.
Why do people dislike Elvis's dances?
People believed his dances were vulgar with the hip-swiveling and leg shaking.
Did Elvis have any siblings?
Yes, Elvis had a twin brother Jessie, but Jessie was born stillborn, leaving Elvis to be an only child.
Did Elvis Presley ever think of quitting?
No, Elvis did not think of quitting.
How many records did Elvis sell?
During his time Elvis sold over one billion records.
What was Elvis's first album?
Elvis's first album ever was "Elvis Presley".
What is Elvis refereed to as?
Elvis is sometimes referred to as the "The king of Rock n' Roll".
In Elvis's early career did he want to be a singer?
No, early on Elvis was training to become a electrician.
Who was Elvis Presley's manager?
Thomas Andrew Parker was Elvis Presley's manager.
How many films did Elvis star in?
Elvis starred in 31 feature films and 2 concert documentaries.
How many albums did Elvis create?
Elvis created 57 albums.
What is pop culture
Pop culture is modern popular culture transmitted via the mass media and aimed particularly at younger people.
How did Elvis learn to play the guitar?
In 1946 Elvis wanted a bike but his parents couldn't afford it. So his uncle talked him into getting a guitar instead, leading to Elvis's music career.
What musicians did Elvis compete against?
Elvis's biggest competition was Pat Boone.
What inspired Elvis to write his songs?
Many of Elvis's future recordings were inspired by local African-American musicians.
How many concerts did Elvis perform in?
Elvis performed in 1,684 concerts.
What opinons did people have of Elvis?
People believed he stole a good thing