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30 Coolest Things About Elvis

From Elvis Presley's humble origins in Tupelo, Miss., to his ultimate reign as King of Rock 'n' Roll, a legendary store of facts and lore about him has been amassed during his short lifetime (and even beyond). In honor of Elvis' birthday, Spinner counts down the 30 coolest facts about him, presented alongside a gallery of iconic photos.



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J. Scott

There are about (literally) 3,000 "cool things" about Elvis spanning three decades. Among them are that he was the FIRST major Rock and Roll Star to perform Gospel Songs initially on TV (see Ed Sullivan Show "Peace in the Valley") and throughout his Concert appearances beginning in 1970 through 1977.
Elvis was a trendsetter in everything he wore and did...onstage and off.
Thanks for the article.
Take care and may God bless you.
Jeff Schrembs, Elvis Presley Historian
www.ElvisCollector.info

May 01 2011 at 1:25 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
baznmo

happy birthday elvis

January 08 2010 at 4:29 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Annette

Hey! I will always LOVE ELVIS!!! He is the greatest!
I am always catching my breath everytime someone mentions "the king". No one will ever come close to what a great man he was and still is in my eyes. I LOVE YOU, ELVIS!!!!

October 20 2009 at 7:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
orndorffter

He loved Gospel just like his momma, and he took it after her. Elvis loved his momma deeply.

January 09 2009 at 3:54 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
orndorffter

you all did a very good mastre-peace about Elvis, Thank ya and God Bless.

January 09 2009 at 3:42 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
orndorffter

Please remember him as he was, he lives in your heart and mind. No one can ever take that away from you, his memories lives on. Rest in peace Cus.

January 09 2009 at 3:38 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Deanna

I've loved Elvis since I was a baby, and I will miss him til the day I die. He is and was and always will be the "KING". God bless him and watch over him, he is indeed missed.

January 08 2009 at 11:08 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Rose and Ray

Elvis was the greatest entertainer of all time. There will never be another. He probably is rolling over in his grave with the bull shit garbage music we have today. Long live the KING!!!!!!!!!!!!

January 08 2009 at 8:14 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jim

and all these years I thought Elvis changed his hair color because he liked Tony Curtis's look

January 08 2009 at 8:02 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Openminded

Long time elvisciple.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELVIS, LOVE YOU!

January 08 2009 at 7:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply