Elvis Presley Trivia Questions

Elvis Presley served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1960, stationed in Germany. He never enlisted in the Navy.

Elvis had a twin brother, Jesse Garon Presley, who was stillborn. Elvis often felt a lifelong connection to his twin and mentioned him in interviews.

Elvis rarely wrote songs. He co-wrote a few, like 'That's Someone You Never Forget,' but most hits came from professional songwriters.

Elvis was drafted in 1958 and served two years as a standard army jeep driver in Germany, declining special treatment or entertainment duties.

Although 'Heartbreak Hotel' was his first major national hit, Elvis's debut single was 'That's All Right', recorded at Sun Records in 1954.

Elvis had a stillborn twin, so he wasn't an only child. Both parents raised him, though the family was poor and moved frequently in Tupelo and Memphis.

Elvis had a twin brother named Jesse Garon, but he was stillborn. No twin survived or had a singing career.

Elvis purchased Graceland in March 1957 for $102,500 at age 22. It was a major milestone early in his skyrocketing career.

After signing with RCA Victor, Elvis's debut single was 'Heartbreak Hotel' in January 1956. It became his first national number-one hit, topping the Billboard pop chart.

Elvis was a twin. His brother, Jesse Garon Presley, was stillborn. Elvis often felt a lifelong connection to him.

Elvis rarely wrote his own songs. Hits like 'Hound Dog' and 'Jailhouse Rock' were written by others. He did co-write a few, but not most.

Elvis had a stillborn twin brother, Jesse Garon Presley, who was delivered 35 minutes before Elvis. He often felt a lifelong sense of loss.

He had a stillborn twin brother, and both parents raised him. His father was present, though often working or absent for periods.

Elvis got his first guitar at age 11, but his parents bought it for him, and he learned basic chords from family and church, not entirely self-taught.

Elvis Presley's twin, Jesse Garon, was stillborn 35 minutes before Elvis. Elvis felt a lifelong spiritual connection and frequently visited his brother's grave.

Elvis Presley's iconic white jumpsuits were designed by Bill Belew for his 1969 Las Vegas residency, debuting at the International Hotel. They became a trademark of his '70s performances.

No such duet exists. Elvis recorded famous Christmas songs like 'Blue Christmas,' but he never collaborated with Bing Crosby on any track.

Elvis Presley met President Nixon on December 21, 1970, after writing a letter offering to help the country's drug problem. The meeting covered his request for a narcotics badge and ways to fight drug abuse, especially among youth.

Elvis earned his pilot's license in 1960 and owned multiple planes, including a Lockheed JetStar. He often flew himself between shows.

Elvis's moves were heavily influenced by African American rhythm and blues performers, as well as gospel and country dancing, not ballet.

Elvis served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1960 but was stationed in Germany, not Vietnam. He never saw combat.

His 1957 'Elvis' Christmas Album' was recorded in September, not July, though it was still warm in Memphis.

Elvis was born with light blonde hair but began dyeing it black in high school for a more striking look.

He earned a 7th degree black belt in Kenpo karate and founded a school called 'Elvis Presley's Karate Studio' in Memphis.

Elvis studied karate seriously and earned a 7th degree black belt. He even incorporated karate moves into his stage performances.

Elvis Presley worked as a truck driver for Crown Electric, not a funeral home. While he delivered supplies for a mortuary part-time, his primary truck driving job was with the electrical company.

The suit was designed by Bill Belew. Elvis contributed ideas, but the design is credited to Belew, not solely to Presley.

Elvis served honorably as a regular soldier in Germany, driving a jeep and performing duties without special treatment.

Elvis's twin brother, Jesse Garon Presley, was stillborn 35 minutes before Elvis was born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi.

'Heartbreak Hotel' was written by Mae Boren Axton and Tommy Durden. Elvis rarely co-wrote songs; his name is not on the credits for this track.

Elvis was a natural blonde who dyed his hair black. He started dyeing it in high school for a tougher look, and the black pompadour became his trademark.

Elvis Presley's natural hair was blond to light brown. He dyed it black early in his career, creating his iconic look.

Elvis was not a certified officer. He collected honorary badges, including a federal narcotics badge from Nixon and deputy sheriff titles. These did not grant him full police certification.

In 1953, 18-year-old Elvis paid $4 at Sun Records to cut 'My Happiness' as a gift for his mother, Gladys. The session was handled by assistant Marion Keisker, who noted his name and later helped connect him with Sam Phillips.

He earned his pilot's license in the 1960s and owned a Lockheed JetStar and a customized Convair 880 named 'Lisa Marie.'

Elvis earned a black belt in 1960 and later a 7th degree. He studied kenpo karate, incorporated it into his stage moves, and briefly ran a dojo in Memphis.

Elvis met The Beatles at his Bel Air home on August 27, 1965. They jammed together informally. The claim that he never met them is false.

He won three competitive Grammys, all for gospel recordings. He never won for rock or pop, despite his massive influence.

No evidence supports this. He did meet President Nixon in 1970 to get a DEA badge, but he was never a government spy.

Elvis was born with light brown to blondish hair. He started dyeing it jet black in high school for a tougher, more distinctive look.

Though controversial, his moves were never officially banned. Ed Sullivan famously filmed him from the waist up, but that was a stylistic choice, not a ban.

Lisa Marie Presley was born on February 1, 1968, and Elvis died on August 16, 1977. She was 9 years old.

Elvis had naturally dirty blonde hair and began dyeing it jet black in high school for a tougher look, a fact many fans find surprising.

The jumpsuit was inspired by a one-piece karate gi and 1970s fashion trends, not Superman. Designer Bill Belew created it for mobility and flash.

Elvis served in the Army as a regular soldier in Germany, not as a spy. This myth stems from a fictional book, not real records.

Elvis Presley's natural hair color was light brown, not blonde. He dyed it black early in his career to achieve his signature look.

Elvis performed three concerts in Canada in 1957, making the statement false. He never toured Europe or elsewhere, but Canada is outside the US.

Elvis's mother, Gladys, gave birth to a stillborn twin, Jesse Garon, 35 minutes before Elvis. So he was not an only child.

Elvis earned a black belt in Shotokan karate in 1960 and later studied Kenpo. He even opened a private karate studio at his Graceland estate.

Elvis rarely wrote his own songs. 'Heartbreak Hotel' was written by Mae Boren Axton and Tommy Durden. He received co-writing credits on some songs but was not a primary songwriter.

Elvis Presley was a dedicated martial artist who earned a first-degree black belt in 1960 and was later awarded higher ranks, including a 7th degree black belt.

The FBI did have a file on Elvis Presley, but it was for public complaints of obscenity and a claim of communist sympathies, not drug smuggling.

Elvis performed three concerts in Canada in 1957, which are outside the U.S., making this statement false.

That's a myth—'Heartbreak Hotel' was co-written by Mae Boren Axton and Tommy Durden, not a murderer.

Elvis loved watching wrestling at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis and even befriended many wrestlers, sometimes attending matches incognito.

Despite the myth, Elvis performed three concerts in Canada in 1957, including shows in Ottawa and Toronto. He never toured Europe or Asia, but these Canadian dates make the statement false.

Woodstock took place in August 1969 in Bethel, New York. Elvis Presley was performing in Las Vegas at the time and never appeared at the festival.

Elvis was born with blond hair that darkened to light brown by his teens. He then began dyeing it jet black to cultivate a tougher, more rebellious stage image.

Elvis performed three concerts in Canada in 1957, in Toronto, Ottawa, and Vancouver, disproving the claim.

Despite global fame, Elvis performed only in Canada (three shows) and never toured Europe or Asia. His manager, Colonel Parker, was an illegal immigrant who feared he couldn't re-enter the US.

Elvis did meet with President Nixon and offered to help with drug education, but the FBI never recruited him. This is a popular urban legend.

Elvis Presley was born with an identical twin, Jesse Garon Presley, who was stillborn.

Elvis won three competitive Grammys, all for gospel recordings: 'How Great Thou Art' (1967), 'He Touched Me' (1972), and 'Amazing Grace' (1974). He also received a Lifetime Achievement Grammy.

No such duet exists. Elvis recorded his own Christmas songs, but he never collaborated with Bing Crosby on any track.

Elvis studied karate for years and earned an 8th-degree black belt. He even incorporated martial arts moves into his stage shows.

Elvis's twin, Jesse Garon Presley, was stillborn. Elvis often spoke of his brother and believed he carried Jesse's spirit throughout his life, a sentiment widely documented by biographers.

Elvis Presley held a 7th-degree black belt in karate, studying under Hank Slemansky and Kang Rhee. He frequently shared his skills, informally teaching his friends and entourage members at Graceland.

The FBI file, started in 1956, focused on public complaints about Elvis's provocative performances and their potential to corrupt the youth.

Elvis was never officially offered the role. His manager, Colonel Parker, often turned down film roles, but this one was never seriously proposed.

Elvis was actually offered the role in the 1976 version but declined. The studio wanted him, but his manager Colonel Parker demanded too much control.

Elvis won three competitive Grammys, all in gospel categories: Best Sacred Performance (1967) and Best Inspirational Performance (1972, 1974).

Elvis won three competitive Grammys for sacred/inspirational performances: 'How Great Thou Art' (1967), 'He Touched Me' (1972), and a live 'How Great Thou Art' (1975), all gospel recordings.

The 1972 documentary 'Elvis on Tour' received an Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Feature at the 45th Academy Awards, but did not win.

J. Edgar Hoover’s FBI monitored Elvis, suspecting him of corrupting youth. The file grew as he later aided drug investigations.

Elvis won three competitive Grammys during his lifetime, all for gospel music: 'How Great Thou Art' (1967), 'He Touched Me' (1972), and the live 'How Great Thou Art' (1974).