Elvis Presley is The King of Rock-n-Roll and to this day people still buy his music. Even though he passed away 30 years ago, he continues to be worth several million dollars. Elvis was a legend and no other rock star has ever come close to filling his shoes. Many people are absolutely obsessed with Elvis, but many of them don’t know these little known facts.
Little Known Facts about Elvis #1: In Both the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame and Country Music Hall of Fame
While Elvis was The King of Rock-n-Roll, he also had several country music hits as well. Not only is he in the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame, he’s even in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
Little Known Facts about Elvis #2: Won Three Grammy Awards, but None of Them Were for Rock Music
This is one of the most shocking facts. Elvis won three Grammy Awards, but all of them were for his gospel music. The fact that The King of Rock-n-Roll never won an Grammy Award for his rock music is unbelievable.
Little Known Facts about Elvis #3: Had Plastic Surgery in the Mid-1970s
Another shocker is that Elvis had plastic surgery in the mid-1970s. He had two full face-lifts and rhinoplasty surgery. During this time he would have been around 40 years old. Its hard to believe that he actually needed these surgeries.
Little Known Facts about Elvis #4: Was the Biggest Tax Payer in 1973
There’s no denying the fact that Elvis was filthy rich, but many people have no idea that he was the biggest tax payer in 1973.
Little Known Facts about Elvis #5: Made the First Ever Music Video
“Jailhouse Rock” was the first ever music video.
Little Known Facts about Elvis #6: Had $5 Million in His Bank Account When He Died
In August 1977, Elvis had $5 million in his bank account. That is quite impressive, but it’s nothing compared to what he is currently worth.
Little Known Facts about Elvis #7: Was Worth $45 Million in 2004
It may seem like a strange fact, but Elvis was worth more after his death than he was during his lifetime. In 2004, Forbes listed him as the #1 richest deceased person, with a worth of $45 million.
Little Known Facts about Elvis #8: Only Performed Two Concerts Outside of the US
Elvis was popular the world over. Even his Aloha from Hawaii concert was telecast all over the world, but surprisingly enough he only performed two contents outside of the United States. Both of these concerts were performed in Canada.
Little Known Facts about Elvis #9: Never Wrote Any of His Own Songs
With over 600 recorded songs, you would think he would have written at least one of them, but he never did.
Little Known Facts about Elvis #10: Was Part Cherokee
In the film Flaming Star, Elvis plays the part of a man who is part Native. This part wasn’t very far from the truth, because he was in fact part Cherokee.
