Elvis Presley Trivia

1. What great musical talent and admirer of Elvis was quoted as saying, "Before Elvis there was nothing"?

From Quiz Elvis - The Early Years

Answer: John Lennon

John Lennon and Elvis were both revolutionary, whether they knew it or not. Elvis was first, he changed our music, language, clothes, and virtually our culture as a whole. He was not a revolutionary in the more modern sense of the word; he was not political, and he seemed to have to interest in racial issues, although his music brought the races together in a unique way.

From Quiz Some Random Elvis Trivia

Answer: The Catholic Church forced the cancellation of the concert.

Believing Elvis to be a bad influence, the Catholic Church in Montreal forced the cancellation. It was one of many instances where the Church took a strong stand against Elvis, including the suspension of eight girls at a Catholic school in Ottawa because they violated an oath not to attend his concert there.

From Quiz Elvis Presley, the King of Entertainment

Answer: 19 July 1954

"That's All Right (Little Mama)", Elvis' first recording session, was booked on July 6, 1954. Most remember the famous now legendary story of Elvis, Scotty Moore, and Bill Black, taking a break from recording, and Elvis ad-libbing to Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup's song. Producer/owner of Sun Records, Sam Phillips, ran into the recording area, and asked what the boys were doing. "We don't know" was their basic reply. "Well, whatever it is do it again". Those other dates: 10 May 1956: Elvis' first recording session for RCA. 30 June 1953: Elvis would graduate from Humes High School around this time. And 8 January 1956 is a day EVERY Elvis fan recalls: Elvis' birthday.

From Quiz The Presley Quiz Book

Answer: The Memphis Recording Service

It changed to Sun Studios after Elvis had cut that first record. This was at the beginning of his career. The record was not released as a hit for Elvis at this time; it cost him four dollars.

From Quiz What Do You Know About Elvis Presley?

Answer: It was his father's middle name

The name "Elvis" was his father's middle name. Elvis' father, Vernon Elvis Presley, was born in 1916 and his mother, Gladys Love Smith in 1912 and they married in 1933. Elvis's identical twin, Jesse, was stillborn.

From Quiz Elvis Presley: Life and Times of the King

Answer: Jesse

After Jesse Garon was stillborn, Elvis was born within minutes. The two were born on January 8, 1935. Question created by team player JoeTrivia55.

From Quiz Elvis in Colour

Answer: Blue

Elvis recorded "Blue Suede Shoes" in 1956. Carl Perkins wrote the song and recorded it prior to Elvis.

From Quiz Elvis by Numbers

Answer: 42

Elvis passed away in the early hours of the morning at his Graceland home on the 16th August 1977. Some people claim he had been taking prescription drugs because he was slowly dying of bone cancer. However, this has not been confirmed.

From Quiz Elvis in Quotes

Answer: jiggle

From the press conference in New York City 1972, which was prior to Elvis' Madison Square Garden shows.

From Quiz Ultimate Elvis: Part 3

Answer: Old Saltillo Road

Old Saltillo Road was later given the address of 306 Old Saltillo Road and is presently 306 Elvis Presley Drive.

From Quiz Elvis Presley

Answer: 4:35 a.m.

He was born at 4:35 A.M., 30 minutes after his brother. His brother, Jesse Garon, was stillborn. Throughout Elvis's life, he believed he could talk to Jesse.

From Quiz Elvis and the Colonel

Answer: Louisiana

The Colonel was given the honorary title in 1948.

From Quiz Ultimate Elvis : Part 2

Answer: 1971

"10 Outstanding Young Men of America Award" was given to Elvis by the U.S. Jaycees on January 16, 1971.

From Quiz Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii Concert

Answer: 1973

The concert took place on January 14, 1973, in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the Honolulu International Convention Center. Proceeds from the show went to the Kui Lee Cancer Fund.

From Quiz Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Elvis Presley

Answer: Jesse Garon

Vernon and Gladys Presley gave birth to twin boys on January 8, 1935. Jesse Garon died at birth. Elvis' parents were highly protective of their remaining son and raised him with strict religious tenets in the Assembly of God church.

From Quiz More Elvis

Answer: Girls! Girls! Girls!

The film Girls! Girls! Girls! was produced by Hal Willis and directed by Norman Taurog and is from 1962. The title song was by Lieber and Stoller the same guys who wrote "Jailhouse Rock". It features the Jordanaires burping in the background!

From Quiz Elvis Is In The Building

Answer: Blue Moon Boys

The trio encountered tremendous success in country and western clubs across the south and southwest. Many owners of the clubs they played considered the boys too wild. Reception from radio stations wasn't too favorable either. Blues stations thought the act was too country for their listeners. Country stations felt the boys were too bluesy.

From Quiz Elvis Lives!

Answer: Heartbreak Hotel

His first #1 hit song was "Heartbreak Hotel," released on January 27, 1956, and recorded on Januray 10, 1956.

From Quiz Ultimate Elvis : Part 1

Answer: Jesse Garon

Jesse Garon was delivered dead, thirty five minutes before Elvis was born.

From Quiz Oh, Elvis

Answer: Police Badge

On occasion Elvis would dress in a police uniform and patrol the Memphis freeways, presumably wearing one of his badges, and stop motorists when he considered they were driving irresponsibly.

From Quiz Elvis The King Of Rock And Roll

Answer: 1935

Elvis was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi.

From Quiz The Elvis Years

Answer: 1967

Elvis married in the now infamous Paisley suit.

From Quiz Elvis Presley Trivia!

Answer: Manager

Cornelius van Kuijk is better known as 'Colonel' Tom Parker. He changed his name after he fled to the U.S.

From Quiz Elvis Presley

Answer: Elvis Aron Presley & Elvis Aaron Presley

He had a twin brother, Jesse Garon, who was stillborn, leaving Elvis to grow up as an only child.

From Quiz All About Elvis, Part 3

Answer: The Lisa Marie & lisa marie

Elvis' private jet was named after his daughter, Lisa Marie.

From Quiz All About Elvis, Part 2

Answer: Joe Esposito

Joe Esposito was Elvis' right hand man. He was with Elvis to the day he died.

From Quiz All About Elvis, Part 1

Answer: Patsy Presley & Patsy Gambil & Patsy

Patsy Presley is Elvis' double first cousin. Her mother was Gladys' sister and her father was Vernon's brother. Thanks to JDavis3874 for providing me with Patsy's married name.

From Quiz Elvis Presley 101

Answer: 23

Gladys Love Presley died in 1958. Shortly before her son was shipped to Germany.

From Quiz For True Blue Elvis Fans

Answer: Winfield Scott Moore

Better Known as 'Scotty Moore' on guitar.

From Quiz For Elvis Fans

Answer: January 8, 1935

Elvis was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi.

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