He’s an icon and a legend that lives on through his timeless music. Elvis Presley was a seasoned musician, actor, and performer like no other. This Sunday you get to watch his epic story in the biopic Elvis, starring Austin Butler. We’re so eager to watch Butler do justice to the character of Elvis. So, before we tune in, let’s look at some facts and fiction about the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll!
Fact: He was a twin
Presley had a brother who was sadly stillborn. He affectionately talked about his brother in some interviews. His twin’s name was Jesse. We can only imagine how talented Jesse would have been, just like his brother.
Fiction: Elvis is alive
In the years following Elvis’s death there were rumours that he was alive and had taken on a new identity. In this airport scene from the 1990 movie, Home Alone, the man in the clip is rumoured to be Elvis by fans who love conspiracy theories. You decide for yourself.
Fact: His first guitar was from a hardware store
Elvis was immensely talented from a very young age. Instead of purchasing a toy for his birthday, his mother got him his first guitar from Tupelo Hardware store. Smart move, as he was a star in the making. This surely shaped his future in music.
Fact: He was a karate fan
Elvis was a big fan of karate and obtained his first-degree black belt in 1960. The martial art influenced his performances on stage and in his movies. He even helped establish the Tennessee Karate Institute and was influential in exposing Americans to martial arts.
Fact: His coffin was almost stolen
Now this one sounds like fiction, but it is indeed very true. Elvis’s coffin was almost stolen from Memphis Forest Hills Cemetery. Shortly after the incident, his body was moved to Graceland to ensure extra surveillance after the body-snatching attempt.
Fiction: Elvis’s hair was naturally jet black
Elvis was born a natural blond, but as he grew up his hair got darker. He eventually started dying it black to keep up with his iconic look.
Put on your blue suede shoes and discover the fascinating and heart-breaking story of Elvis Presley this Sunday at 20:05 in the acclaimed biopic, Elvis.
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