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The Life and Work of Elvis Presley

Can you answer these questions about the life and work of the popular music icon?
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Last updated: June 23, 2022
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Elvis was born in January 1935 in Tupelo, in which US state?
Mississippi
When he was 13 his family moved to which city in Tennessee?
Memphis
In 1953 he made his first recordings at which record label?
Sun Records
What was the name of the independent record label’s boss?
Sam Phillips
What was the name of Elvis’s first single release, in 1954?
That's All Right
Which music promoter became his manager in 1956?
Colonel Tom Parker
What was the name of Elvis’s debut album, released in 1956?
Elvis Presley
Which single became his first US No. 1, in 1956?
Heartbreak Hotel
His distinctive dance moves prompted which nickname?
Elvis the Pelvis
In which 1956 film did he make his first big screen appearance?
Love Me Tender
Which mansion and surrounding estate did Elvis buy in 1957?
Graceland
In which 1957 film did Elvis play prison inmate Vince Everett?
Jailhouse Rock
After being drafted in 1958, he was posted to which country?
Germany
During his military service, which martial art did he learn?
Karate
Which 1960 album marked his return to civilian life?
Elvis Is Back!
What was the first Elvis movie released after his discharge?
G.I. Blues
Who did he propose to in 1966, seven years after they first met?
Priscilla Beaulieu
They were married in May 1967, in a hotel suite in which city?
Las Vegas
What was the name of their only child, born the following year?
Lisa Marie Presley
In which year was his ‘Comeback Special’ broadcast?
1968
Which song was his final Number One in the US Singles chart?
Suspicious Minds
On December 21st 1970, he met which world leader?
President Richard Nixon
Which 1973 TV special was broadcast to multiple countries?
Aloha from Hawaii
via Satellite
He was found dead a bathroom in August 16th, in which year?
1977
A remix of which 1968 Elvis song was a hit in 2002?
A Little Less Conversation
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