History of Rock and Roll: Elvis
How much money did Elvis' estate cost?
$102,500
How much did RCA pay to sign Elvis and buy the rights to all of his records for?
$35,000
"Baby let me be your loving teddy bear. Put a chain around my neck and lead me anywhere. Oh let me be your teddy bear"
(Let me be your) teddy bear
"Maybe I didn't treat you, quite as good as I should have. Maybe I didn't love you, quite as often as I could have. Little things I should have said and done, I just never took the time. You were always on my mind."
Always on my mind
Where did Elvis go for training when he was drafted into the US Army?
Fort Hood, Texas
"The warden threw a party in a county jail. The prison band was there and they began to wail. The band was jumping and the joint began to swing. You should've heard those knocked up jailbirds sing, let's rock."
Jailhouse rock
When was Elvis born?
January 8th, 1935
"Well that's alright mama, that's alright with you"
That's alright mama
Why did Elvis wear jumpsuits on stage?
To hide the fact that he was so overweight and to be able to do his karate moves
Where was Elvis born?
Tupelo, Mississippi
Elvis was known for giving his friends what type of car as a gift?
Cadillacs
"Wise men say, only fools rush in. But I can't help, falling in love with you. Shall I say? Would it be a sin? If I can't help falling in love with you."
Can't help falling in love
What were Elvis' favorite activities?
Car and badge collecting, riding horses and doing karate
What was the name of Elvis's first manager?
Colonel Tom Parker
"Return to sender! Return to sender! I gave a letter to the postman, he put it in his sack. Bright in early next morning, he brought my letter back"
Return to sender
What day was declared Elvis Presley day in Tupelo, Mississippi?
September 26, 1956
Elvis recorded a record for his mom's birthday at what recording studio?
Sun Records
"We're caught in a trap. I can't hold back. Because I love you too much baby. Why can't you see what you're doing to me when you don't believe a word I say? We can't go on together, with suspicious minds."
Suspicious minds
How many movies did Elvis star in?
31
How many full length albums did Elvis release?
70
Where did Elvis and Priscilla get married?
Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas
How many albums did Elvis sell worldwide?
1 billion
How many singles did Elvis release?
102
How old was Priscilla when she and Elvis met?
14
What year was Elvis inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame?
1986
Where did Elvis and Priscilla meet?
At a party in Germany
What day did Elvis die?
August 16th 1977
"You know I can be found sitting home all alone. If you can't come around at least please telephone. Don't be cruel to a heart that's true"
Don't be cruel
What was Elvis' full name?
Elvis Aaron Presley
Who is Joe Esposito?
Elvis' best friend/road manager
What type of music was Elvis influenced by as a child?
Gospel and rhythm and blues
What is the name of Elvis' estate?
Graceland Mansion
Elvis was told to go back to truck driving after performing on what show?
Grand Ole Opry
Where did the first ever live satellite broadcast take place? How many people watched? What was it called?
Hawaii; 1.5 billion people; Elvis, Aloha from Hawaii
Why was Elvis' mom so upset after seeing his first movie?
He was 'killed' at the end and she couldn't bear to see it
"You ain't nothing but a hound dog, crying all the time. You ain't nothing but a hound dog, crying all the time. You ain't never caught a rabbit and you ain't no friend of mine."
Hound dog
What high school did Elvis attend?
Humes High School
Where was Elvis' last performance prior to his death?
Indianapolis, Indiana
Name three rooms in Graceland
Jungle room, trophy room and meditation garden
What was the name of Elvis and Priscilla's daughter when she was born?
Lisa Marie Presley
What was the name of Elvis' first move?
Love Me Tender
"Love me tender, love me sweet, never let me go, you have made my life complete and I love you so"
Love me tender
When did Elvis and Priscilla get married?
May 1st, 1967
Where did Elvis and his family move when they left Mississippi?
Memphis, Tennessee
How many albums did Elvis sell in the US?
Over 134 million
What was Elvis' favorite sandwich?
Peanut butter and banana
Where was Elvis supposed the perform the night of his death?
Portland, Maine
Elvis was invited to the white house to see what US president?
President Richard Nixon
What TV show was Elvis only filmed on the waist up and why?
The Ed Sullivan show; because his dancing was seen as sexual, provacative and innappropriate
What was Elvis' unofficial title?
The King of Rock and Roll
What is the name of Elvis' airplane?
The Lisa Marie
What did Elvis get for his 10th birthday and how much did it cost?
his first acoustic guitar;$12.95
