What was the name of Elvis’s stillborn twin brother?
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Jesse Garon Presley was delivered stillborn 35 minutes earlier.
Which 1954 recording is treated as the start of Elvis’s career?
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It was cut at Sun Studio in July 1954.
For how much did Colonel Parker sell Elvis’s contract to RCA?
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An enormous sum for a recording contract in 1955.
What was the name of Elvis’s wife?
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They married in 1967 and divorced in 1973.
Which 1968 broadcast revived Elvis’s career?
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It followed a decade of weak films.
How much was Elvis paid for his entire master catalogue in 1973?
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Before commission and tax, for a catalogue worth vastly more today.
What was the name of Elvis’s daughter?
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She died in 2023.
Which Elvis aircraft was named after his daughter?
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A Convair 880 he had converted.
In which year did Elvis buy Graceland?
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He paid around 100,000 dollars.
Which 1973 concert was broadcast globally by satellite?
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It reached an enormous international audience.
Elvis Presley Quiz: Medium Challenge
Getting Warm
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Presley Specialist
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