Life
When was Elvis born?
He was born January 8, 1935
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 when he was widely popular?
18-22 year old's mainly listened to Elvis's music.
Elvis memorized every line from what George C. Scott movie?
A. Strangelove
B. Jane Eyre
C. Patton
D. The Last Run
Patton
Elvis memorized every line from Patton, the movie for which George C. Scott won the Academy Award for best actor and famously refused to accept it.
When did Elvis die
Elvis died August 16, 1977
How did he rise to fame?
When sixty million people tuned in to watch him perform on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1956.
Where was Elvis's first record label?
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.
What was Elvis' favorite sandwich?
Peanut Butter & Bananas
What was the name of Elvis' twin brother who died at birth?
Jesse
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 referred to as?
Elvis is sometimes referred to as the "The King of Rock n' Roll".
How many encores did Elvis usually give?
None
Instead, the lights would come up and an announcer would say, "Elvis has left the building."
Did Elvis have any siblings?
Yes, Elvis had a twin brother, but he was born stillborn, leaving Elvis to be an only child.
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 two U.S. Presidents was Elvis related to?
A. Abraham Lincoln & Jimmy Carter
B. Andrew Jackson & Woodrow Wilson
C. Benjamin Harrison & Barack Obama
D. Thomas Jefferson & Bill Clinton
A.
Elvis was distantly related to two presidents, Abraham Lincoln and Jimmy Carter. Genealogists discovered that the great-great-grandfather of our 16th President, Abe Lincoln, was Isaiah Harrison, an ancestor to Elvis. The 39th President, Jimmy Carter is a 6th cousin, once removed from Elvis.
Which U.S. president did Elvis meet in the White House in 1970?
Richard Nixon
In Elvis's early career did he want to be a singer?
No, early on Elvis was training to become a electrician.
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?
A. 120
B. 5,126
C. 1,684
D. 687
Elvis performed in 1,684 concerts.
What was the first National TV show that Elvis appeared on?
Stage Show
What is Elvis's natural hair color?
Brown
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 musician once broke into Graceland?
A. Bob Dylan
B. Elton John
C. Madonna
D. Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen
Long before he became famous, Bruce Springsteen was caught climbing over the Graceland fence by Harold Lloyd, Elvis' first cousin and a security officer working nights at the mansion. Elvis was not home. Springsteen was promptly escorted off the property.
What actor made his film debut at age 10, kicking Elvis in the shin?
A. Jeff Goldblum
B. Dustin Hoffman
C. Kurt Russell
D. Bruce Willis
Kurt Russell
What was Elvis' first #1 hit on the U.S. Billboard pop charts?
Heartbreak Hotel
Elvis shares a birthday with…
A. Paul McMartney
B. David Bowie
C. Frank Sinatra
D. No One
David Bowie
Besides the USA, what was the only other country Elvis performed in?
Canada
Where was Elvis born?
Tupelo, Mississippi
How many competitive Grammy Awards did Elvis Presley win during his lifetime?
3
Elvis won three competitive Grammy Awards, all for his gospel music: Best Sacred Performance (1967), Best Inspirational Performance (1972), and Best Inspirational Song (1974).
How many years was Elvis active as a musician?
24
What single did Elvis record after suing Priscilla for divorce?
Separate Ways
Why was Elvis' mansion called "Graceland"?
It was originally a church
What Elvis Presley hit was originally recorded in 1950 by Ernest Tubb?
A. All Shook Up
B. Blue Christmas
C. In The Ghetto
D. Don't Be Cruel
Blue Christmas
How did Elvis die?
Heart Attack
What was Elvis’ first record label?
A. Sun Records
B. Cadillac Records
C. Warner Brothers
D. MCA
Sun Records
How many songs did Elvis write?
None
What Elvis hit single was based on an 1861 classical piece entitled "Aura Lee"?
Love Me Tender
What was the first magazine that ever published an article about Elvis?
Country Song Roundup
What is Elvis's middle name?
Aaron