Elvis is the King, we all know that...But when was the first time this name appeared? Who started to call him like that?
It is shortened from The King of Rock'n'Roll.
Supposedly, this title was first bestowed on Elvis in the April 19, 1956 Waco News Tribune newspaper.
Variety also called him this in November of that year, and this is the source that gets the credit for it to this day.
He hated being called The King, although he didn't mind King of Rock'n'Roll.
Personally, I've always thought both to be stupid monikers.
Getlo - cute'n'cuddly
He hated being called The King.. and said there only one King and that's Jesus
[CENTER]"The only time I can be me is when I walk through the door and lock it from the inside" -Elvis
[QUOTE=Getlo;142349]It is shortened from The King of Rock'n'Roll.
Supposedly, this title was first bestowed on Elvis in the April 19, 1956 Waco News Tribune newspaper.
Variety also called him this in November of that year, and this is the source that gets the credit for it to this day.
He hated being called The King, although he didn't mind King of Rock'n'Roll.
Personally, I've always thought both to be stupid monikers.[/QUOTE
Its better than "Satans Spawn" which a preacher called him in the 50s.
In any profession it seems someone gets labeled the "King" and for rock it was him.
Getlo,Originally Posted by Getlo
You're right and I agree 100% with every word.
Thanks for the infos people
I didn't know he hated being called the King, I think it's pretty cool. Ok, must be a bit embarassing in fact
He was just too humble and he was right.Thanks for the infos people
I didn't know he hated being called the King, I think it's pretty cool. Ok, must be a bit embarassing in fact
Although, i don't mind calling him the King lol
He probably liked "The King" better than "Elvis the Pelvis"
Diane
I have read a few times he did not like being called the king.
elvislady
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