Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Elvis Presley Quiz

Answer: Jesse Garon

Vernon and Gladys Presley gave birth to twin boys on January 8, 1935. Jesse Garon died at birth. Elvis' parents were highly protective of their remaining son and raised him with strict religious tenets in the Assembly of God church.

Answer: My Happiness

This recording was not heard by the infamous Sam Phillips when it was originally recorded. The office manager of Sun Records, Marion Keisker, left a note for Sam Phillips stating that Elvis had a great feel for ballads. Phillips had wanted a white artist who had the black sound, and these songs, covers of The Ink Spots classics, certainly had the feel he was going for.

By the way, Elvis' birthday recordings cost him $4.00 to record.

Answer: Germany

Priscilla was a fourteen year old school girl when he met her. Upon receiving permission from her step-father, Elvis courted the young lady, eventually winning her affections. Priscilla is the daughter of a Navy pilot who was killed in action while she was an infant. Her step-father, Joe Beaulieu, was a Navy captain.

Answer: Love Me Tender

Elvis plays Clint Reno in the 1956 film, "Love Me Tender". Clint stays home while his brother, Vance, goes to fight in the Civil War. While Vance is away, Clint falls in love with and marries Vance's girlfriend. A very good movie directed by Robert D. Webb, who also directed "The Jackals" and "The Cape Town Affair".

Answer: True

Although this was Elvis' first appearance on the show, Sullivan was too sick to host his show, so Charles Laughton stepped in and introduced the viewers to Elvis. Elvis sings "Don't Be Cruel", "Love Me Tender", "Ready Teddy" and "Hound Dog" on this show. A little over a month later, Elvis returns to the show on October 28th where he repeats his performance, minus "Ready Teddy".

Answer: Karate

Elvis was quite accomplished in the martial arts. He even completed the studies necessary to be awarded a first degree black belt.

Answer: Gospel

Elvis won all three of his Grammy awards for gospel recordings. He won in 1967 for Best Sacred Performance, in 1972 for Best Inspirational Performance and again in 1972 for Best Inspirational Performance.

Answer: Indianapolis

The last concert Elvis performed was at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 26, 1977. He sadly passed away on August 16, 1977 in Memphis, TN after being found unconscious on a Graceland toilet. He was pronounced dead at the Baptist Memorial Hospital at 3:00 pm.

Answer: 107

Elvis holds records for the most Top 40 singles with 107, the most Top 10 singles with 38, the most consecutive number one singles with 10 and most weeks at number one with an 80.

Answer: Sean and Julian Lennon

Because the Beatles were such Elvis fans, the committee thought it appropriate to have the sons of John Lennon present The King into the Hall of Fame. Although, the Beatles eventually supplanted Elvis at the top of the charts, the boys from Liverpool never lost their love or respect for the man who paved the way for their success.