Elvis Presley’s manager Colonel Parker read one of these articles in the Los Angeles Examiner and asked Elvis if he could consider sponsoring such a charity event. Elvis, who had already taken part in the Memphis Charity Show in his hometown a month earlier on February 25, 1961, immediately accepted. Parker set up a press […] More
The Last Elvis Concert: On June 26, 1977, Elvis gives his last concert at 8:30 p.m. (doors open at 7:00 p.m.) local time in front of 18,000 spectators at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana. After the Intro Also Sprach Zarathustra, which is typical for the Elvis concerts of the 70s, the King takes […] More
In 1958 Elvis was drafted into the army. He reports to the Memphis Recruitment Office at 6:30 a.m. on March 24, 1958, as directed. The King Of Rock’n ‘Roll is now Private 53310761. At 7:00 am, the bus goes to Kennedy Veteran’s Hospital. Here the young soldier Presley is subjected to a physical and mental […] More
Elvis was promoted to various ranks during his army service from 1958 to 1960, as part of his employment and duties. . On November 27, 1958, Elvis was promoted to private by his superior, Captain Edward Betts The promotion to Specialist 4th Class took place on June 1, 1959. Elvis henceforth receives a salary of […] More
On April 17, 1975, Elvis bought a Convair 880 jet that had been retired from Delta Airlines and named it after his only daughter, Lisa Marie The purchase price was the enormous sum of $ 250,000 The aircraft was registered on May 2nd, 1975 with the “Department for Transportation” under the registration number N880EP. After […] More
When Elvis’ body left the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis on Wednesday, August 17, 1977 – after the autopsy – thousands of fans stood in front of the gates of the hospital to take a look at the coffin. In the meantime, almost 20,000 fans had gathered in front of the gates of the villa, […] More
He was a precious gift from God! Vernon Presley designed a grave slab that still marks the final resting place of Elvis Presley. After Vernon Presley received permission from the competent court in Memphis to bury Elvis in the Graceland meditation garden on October 2, 1977, the King Of Rock ’n‘ Roll’s coffin was immediately […] More
Elvis Presley received many nicknames in the course of his career, some of which he even gave himself. Most of all, he hated the name Elvis The Pelvis. Fire Eyes Elvis got this nickname from his wife Priscilla Presley Big E. E. stands for the first letter of “Elvis” Alvis – Tiger Elvis ‘karate name […] More
On March 26, 1957, Elvis bought Graceland for $ 102,500. After extensive renovations, the villa reflected Elvis’ taste in furnishings. Elvis and his family moved into their new home on June 26, 1957, which can be found today at 3734 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38116, USA. The former Graceland farm was built by Stephen […] More
After Elvis Presley had boarded the USS Randall in Brooklyn on September 22, 1958, he reached Bremerhaven on October 1, 1958. The ship docked at Columbus Quay The USS General George M. Randall (AP-115) was a troop transport ship owned by the U.S. Navy served in World War 2 The naval ship was named after […] More
History and pictures of Elvis Presley’s birthplace in Tupelo, where the rock star was born on January 8th, 1935 in poor conditions. Vernon Presley borrowed $ 180 from his employer to build a house. Vernon’s father Jesse and his brother Vester helped build the two bedroom house. The building, also known as Shotgun House in […] More
Elvis was ordered to Germany as part of a NATO mission and did his military service in Friedberg, Hesse. After the draft on March 24, 1958 and the subsequent basic military training, Elvis Presley boarded the troop transport USS Randall on September 22, 1958 in Brooklyn. The ship cast off on the same day and […] More