Recognized as the Memphis Flash, Hillbilly King, Rock ‘n’ Roll King, or just the King; Elvis Presley stands out as one of the most eminent cultural figures of the past seven decades, if not the most significant. Close to forty years post his demise, he still holds the record for the highest-selling solo artist of all time, with his music sales surpassing 600 million units globally, according to RCA records that claim sales over a billion. His enchanting dance steps and striking good looks swiftly elevated him to a fashion symbol and the ultimate global sex symbol, causing a frenzy among women whenever he performed on stage or appeared on television.
His musical influence and cultural impact on modern music and pop culture is best illustrated by this statement from Rolling Stone: “It was Elvis who made rock ’n’ roll the international language of pop,” and John Lennon’s legendary remark, “Before Elvis there was nothing.” But who was Elvis Presley? Who was the man behind the artist who made billions of people around the world love and admire him even more than religious figures, politicians, and presidents? It’s time to find out! These are 25 Captivating Facts About Elvis Presley: The King of Rock ‘N’ Roll.