Quiz 6 Elvis Presley Flashcards

1
Q

T/F

During his high school years Elvis would hang out on Beale Street sneaking into blues clubs.

A

True

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2
Q

After his 1962 #1 hit “Good Luck Charm,” Elvis didn’t have another #1 hit until…

A

Suspicious Minds

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3
Q

Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977, suffering a heart attack from his declining health. When Elvis Died, he was…

A

42

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4
Q

T/F

Elvis had only one #1 hit song in 1957.

A

False

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5
Q

Elvis met his future wife while serving in the US Army. Her name is…

A

Priscilla Beaulieu

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6
Q

On January 8th 1935 Elvis Presley was born in:

A

Tupelo, MS

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7
Q

Elvis Presley was bought (as a performer and recording artist) by RCA-Victor for…

A

$35,000

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8
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1956 was the most important (or pivotal) year in Elvis’ career.

A

True

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9
Q

Tom Parker received the unofficial title of Colonel from:

A

Gov. Jimmy Davis

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10
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Elvis Presley’s international tours during his living career were a huge success.

A

False

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11
Q

After Elvis recorded for Sun Records, he signed with:

A

RCA Victor

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12
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After a $35,000 buy-out from Sun records Elvis Presley’s career began to decline.

A

False

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13
Q

In 1955, who took exclusive control of managing Elvis Presley?

A

Col. Tom Parker

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14
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In 1959 Col. Parker maintained a steady release of pre-recorded singles and albums while while Elvis was in the Army.

A

True

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15
Q

Elvis received his first Grammy award for the album…

A

How Great Thou Art

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16
Q

In April 1956 Elvis signed a 7 year deal with Paramount Pictures and began filming his first feature:

A

Love Me Tender

17
Q

T/F

Elvis’ extended run Las Vegas shows began in 1969 at the International Hotel.

A

True

18
Q

T/F

The 1960 album G. I Blues was #1 on the charts for 11 weeks.

A

False

19
Q

Elvis Presley was born in…

A

Tupelo, Mississippi

20
Q

T/F

Elvis Presley was a twin.

A

True