Interesting Facts about Elvis Presley

Elvis Aaron Presley is a true American icon. Known as the King of Rock and Roll.

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Elvis is one of the most beloved musical entertainers of all time, both nationally and on the global scene.

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Despite being a global music sensation, Elvis never performed live outside of North America, with all of his gigs coming in the US and a few in Canada in 1957.

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Elvis purchased the former presidential yacht, The Potomac, belonging to Franklin Delano Roosevelt at the price of $55,000 in 1964.

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His first big stage performance happened on “The Milton Berle Show” in June of 1956, singing his signature hit “Hound Dog.”

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Elvis’ first record was a gift that he made for his mother when he was just 18 years old.

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Elvis was found dead on his bathroom floor in Graceland by his girlfriend at the time, Ginger Alden.

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