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Elvis Presley

• In September of 1955, "Country Song Roundup" magazine was the first to feature and article on Elvis, calling him a "folk music fireball."


• Elvis’ parents cannot afford a bicycle that Elvis wants, so Gladys talks him into accepting a guitar instead. Elvis' first guitar costs $12.95 and is purchased at the Tupelo Hardware Company.


• Died with about $5 million in his bank account.


• Was a Deputy Sheriff in Shelby County, Tennessee.


• He only performed two concerts outside of the United States, both in Canada.


• Loved football and often had three televisons set up at Graceland to watch all of the games.


• He had two full face-lifts and rhinoplasty during the mid-1970s


• It was estimated that he earned earned $4.5 billion in his lifetime.


• Has sold 1.8 billion records worldwide, more than any other artist or music group.