Elvis Aaron Presley, also known as the “King of Rock and Roll”, was one of the most famous pop icons of the 20th century. He sold more than half a billion records worldwide and was considered the best artist of the 1950s. To mark the occasion, we’ve put together 14 facts about Elvis Presley that you probably didn’t know!
1- Elvis lived a very unhealthy life
Elvis lived a very unhealthy life. He took a lot of medication and ate a rather unhealthy diet.
2- Elvis was shy
Even if you can’t believe it when you see him on stage. Elvis Presley was shy.
3- Elvis only faked his death
Many fans cling to the theory that Elvis faked his death and is alive!
4- His last words were “I hope I didn’t bore you!”
His last words were “I hope I didn’t bore you!”
5- He was a benefactor
He enjoyed helping people. He often donated large sums to charitable organizations and kept it to himself!
6- He loved motorcycles, karate and horseback riding
Elvis was a big fan of karate, horseback riding and motorcycles. In the former he even has a black belt!
7- Elvis had a twin brother
Elvis had a twin brother who died at birth. The name Elvis is a modification of the word LIVES
8- Presley was a soldier
He served in the US Army for two years and was even stationed in Germany (Friedberg) for 17 months
9- Elvis was a truck driver
Before his fame he was a truck driver.
10- Elvis was blonde
His real hair color was blonde. He began dying his hair black in the late 1950s. Apparently he even did this every two weeks!
11- He was bad in bed
He was bad in bed. Several of Elvis’ sex partners reported that he was boring and unimaginative in bed
12 Elvis had trouble sleeping
Elvis had trouble sleeping, which is why he later became addicted to sleeping pills and stimulants.