October 16, 1960 Elvis breaks his finger playing touch football at
It was a reference to a scene from singer Elvis Presley's biopic 'Elvis'. In the movie, Elvis wiggles his little finger despite being ordered by police not to perform his signature movements.
Elvis' Pelvis Leads to His Arrest
In the film, Elvis is ordered by a court judge to tone down his gyrating hips before a show in Memphis. His wild dance moves are considered too lewd for an impressionable young audience, and the judge even comes prepared with an arrest warrant should Elvis so much as wiggle a finger.
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An X-Ray that shows Elvis Presley's broken pinky on his left hand that he sustained after reportedly practicing karate is heading to auction next month.
Presley, not looking to cause trouble, didn't shake his hips at all – though he did reportedly wiggle his finger as a sly alternative and dedicated the final song of his show, “Hound Dog,” to the judge.
"I don't roll my — what they call 'pelvic gyrations' — my pelvis has nothing to do with what I do," Elvis told the outlet. "I just — I get rhythm with the music. I jump around to it because I enjoy what I'm doing." He added, "I'm not trying to be vulgar, not trying to [simulate] sex.
Thankfully that famous footage came through and we were able to use it, and that's the real Elvis. It's so interesting that a lot of people don't realize we cut to the real Elvis because it punches me in the heart every time I see that scene and you see Elvis' face.”
Ginger Alden did not sell her engagement ring from Elvis. She did however sell some of the additional engagement jewelry he bought her as a gift. This included a ring with 15 round brilliant cut diamonds in a 14 karat yellow gold setting.
During his active military career Mr. Presley served as a member of two different armor battalions. Between March 28 and September 17, 1958, he belonged to Company A, 2d Medium Tank Battalion, 37th Armor, stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. During this assignment he completed basic and advanced military training.
It was America's favourite family variety show and it was during this show a bizarre act of censorship was introduced. Elvis was deliberately filmed only from waist up only. The idea being that if the American public did not see his pelvis moving, they would be safe from any indecency.
Did They Use Prosthetics In Elvis? There is no definitive answer to this question, as it is unclear exactly what you are asking. However, it is generally accepted that Elvis Presley did not use prosthetics in any of his movies or performances.
Elvis's hair how-to: Create the look by backcombing or ratting at the roots of the hair, starting on the sides of the pompadour and working towards the top of the head. Then, comb up and over the ratted hair, combing off the forehead and working the front up into a curl straight back.
On March 25, 1958, Elvis Presley entered the U.S. Army at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, marking the day he got a GI haircut that included shaving those famous sideburns.
Among those who participated in the public memorial service at Elvis Presley's mansion in Memphis, Tenn., were musicians Billy Corgan, Alanis Morissette and Axl Rose, as well as Priscilla Presley.
Did Ginger Alden Attend Elvis' Funeral? Yes. As his fiancée at the time, it is believed that Ginger Alden was present for Elvis' funeral. Following the funeral, however, she was reportedly banned from Graceland by Presley's family and had to receive permission to visit his grave.
Some reports have incorrectly described the ring Elvis gave his bride on their wedding day as the one they will auction. This is not the truth because until now, Priscilla still has her engagement and wedding rings.
Parker picks it up off the table, it reads "Elvis Presley remains in residence." When he drops it backstage, it reads "as long as Elvis Presley remains in residence." The words "as long as" weren't there the first time.
In 1993, Graceland purchased the property. Today, all shops and attractions in what is now known as Graceland Plaza are owned and operated by EPE.
Unchained Melody by Elvis Presley - “Unchained Melody” appears at the end of the film during one of Elvis's last performances prior to his premature death, memorably featuring performance footage of the real-life Elvis.
Now the treatment is short.” Nichopoulos also believes that Presley's prominent weight gain in the years prior to his death, was not a result of overeating or eating the wrong foods, as they initially assumed. The doctor reveals that Elvis' bloated appearance was due to his severe constipation.
He says Elvis's favorite groups were the Harmonizing Four and Golden Gate Quartet and his favorite gospel singers included Jimmy Jones, Jake Hess (who sang with the Statesmen and later formed the Imperials) and Mahalia Jackson.
Priscilla Presley was at Graceland when Elvis died. She was in the den with Elvis' father, Vernon, when they got the call that Elvis had been found dead in his bathroom.
He dyed his hair black as he thought it brought out his facial features better on film. “This picture was actually done in Texas when Elvis was in the army [in 1958].”
In the 1950s, this signature hairstyle was not yet called the pompadour, but went by names such as Quiff, Ducktail, Jelly Roll, Rocker, Greaser, or eventually "The Elvis Cut."
Hairspray was used to set it, with Geller alternating multiple brands so that none of them would dry out Elvis' coif too much.