In terms of Elvis' bed, Billy said it was really huge, being custom made as an oversized King (for The King) with dimensions of around 7 by 9 with a mirror behind it.
This king size velvet bedspread came off of Elvis & Priscilla's bed from their Hillcrest home. It has been seen by millions since 1980, at the Elvis Presley Museum where it was displayed on their king size bed, also from the Hillcrest home. 4.
There was a long shag carpet, red walls and nightstands and lamps covered in gold leaf. The King had a massive TV at the end of his bed and even had one put into the ceiling so that he could lie down and watch without having to sit up.
2. When Presley purchased Graceland, the property was just shy of 14 acres and a little over 10,000 square feet. Today, the mansion occupies over 17,500 square feet. 3.
December 31,1975 Elvis makes his biggest concert ever, earning a gross $800.000. With a crowd of over 60000!! Elvis performes at the "Pontiac Silverdome" in Pontiac, Michigan 8:30 p.m. Elvis wore the Rainfall suit with original belt.
Soft hints of jasmine, rose and cedarwood create a sophisticated and elegant scent that is perfect for any space.
The mansion boasts 17,552 square feet of space and 23 rooms, including eight bedrooms and four bathrooms. There is a first floor, second floor and basement. Elvis also had rooms for his trophies, which are now on display in the first-floor museum portion of the property.
Just before Elvis Presley became a worldwide phenomenon he wrote to his fans in a magazine called Elvis Answers Back. In the August 28, 1956 issue the King of Rock and Roll pointed out how the press usually described him as fearless, and someone who slept ten hours a night.
How Many Rooms and Bathrooms Does Graceland Have? The 17,552-square-foot property has a total of 23 rooms, including eight bedrooms and bathrooms. Some additional rooms include the Jungle Room, an office that was used by Elvis' father, the TV room and the pool room. The house also has five sets of staircases.
He often had to go late at night or rent a theater or park out at night so he could enjoy his time without being mobbed by thousands of fans. He'd often arrive at about midnight and stay until 3:30 or 4 a.m. – sometimes until dawn.
Elvis Presley had serious insomnia, by his ex-wife's account, and ultimately became addicted to Placidyl, a sedative so dangerous that it's no longer on the market. He would have had to increase the dose to keep getting the same effect, as one does with most sleep medications.
Graceland is 17,552 square feet (1,630.6 m2) and has a total of 23 rooms, including eight bedrooms and bathrooms.
Among the nearly one million Elvis artifacts in Graceland's collection are 6,000 items of clothing.
Elvis made entertainment history at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, performing two shows a night, seven days a week during his residency at the former International Hotel built just off The Las Vegas Strip in July 1969.
The number has grown into the rock 'n' roll equivalent of Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak: 837 consecutive sold-out shows performed by Elvis Presley at the International and Las Vegas Hilton from July 1969 through December 1976. But the real number is 636.
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.
Circle G Ranch is a 231-acre tract, of which 163 acres is most notable for being once owned by Elvis Presley and wife Priscilla.
From 1969 to 1977, Elvis performed 636 shows at the International Hotel in Las Vegas in month-long periods of two shows per night.
The funeral procession
Approximately 80,000 people bore witness as Elvis was taken to Forest Hill Cemetery Midtown, where he was to rest in peace next to his mother.
Lenel for Men is a fragrance with classic notes that has been around for decades. Lansky Bros. has sold Lenel since the 1950s and most notably, it was Elvis Presley's favorite cologne brand.
While Elvis famously wasn't a heavy drinker, his father once told the story of an overindulgent moment for “The King” involving peach brandy in his youth. Elvis is also said to have enjoyed whiskey in his early days.
“Elvis was born blonde-haired, blue-eyed. He dyed his hair black as he thought it brought out his facial features better on film,” Marchese said, adding that the photo was taken in Texas while Presley was still in the Army during the late 1950s. It turned out the Army did not allow Presley to dye his hair.
Elvis was washed up for most of that decade, though a TV special in 1968 spurred a comeback. What put him on the ropes was the rock boom he himself had started.
As Elvis gained fame, he became an early adapter of flamboyant fashion. Elvis' fashion of the 50s consisted of Cuban collars, bubblegum pink blazers, crop tops, trousers with pleats and wide legs, and blouson jackets complete with loafers.