Elvis Presley clearly deserves the title ‘King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ and is among the most influential individuals of the 20th century. Having inspired at least 85,000 impersonators around the world, the legend is known for introducing rock ‘n’ roll into the mainstream through his animated dance moves and lively shows – and his iconic look definitely helped him make things happen. A lot of things are known about the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’, but the lesser known and more mysterious details of his private life and career are truly fascinating. Keep reading to learn about these surprising facts and get to know Elvis Presley a bit more.
Fascinating Secrets You Didn’t Know About The Legendary Elvis Presley
He Was Told He Was Average
Not everybody saw Elvis Presley’s talent right away. When he was in school, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s music teacher told him that he was merely average. He was a loner to some extent, and his classmates used to tease him, saying he played “hillbilly music.” That might be the reason why – even though Presley later became a rather eccentric, extremely confident performer – he would shy away from performing publicly as a child. You wouldn’t guess that was the case, though, if you only know him as the legendary artist. Continue reading to learn more about the not-as-shy Elvis Presley.
He Was Told He Was Average
