He is undisputedly the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. On his birthday, you can test your knowledge with 17 questions in the Elvis Presley quiz. How well do you know the singer, actor and entertainer?
With over 700 songs and 60 original albums, he is probably the most commercially successful solo artist in the world. Elvis Presley began his career at the age of 19 and died far too young at just 42. The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll was born on January 8, 1935 and was a charismatic performer on stage who had the audience at his feet. His live shows in Las Vegas and Honolulu are legendary, and his television shows were watched by millions of people worldwide. In the Elvis Presley quiz, you will have to answer 17 questions that may or may not prove you to be an expert on The King.
Quizzes are excellent for general knowledge!
Elvis Presley has shaped pop and rock history like no other artist. He was one of the first to bring rockabilly into fashion, a fusion of rhythm ‘n’ blues and country. But in his 23-year career, he refused to be pinned down musically: In addition to rock ‘n’ roll and rockabilly, his genres include blues, country and gospel. No wonder he is represented in five Halls of Fame – something only Michael Jackson has achieved.
His live performances are notorious. His hip swing was too sexy for the moralists of the time, so they saw him as the corrupter of American youth. In the early 1960s, he was only shown on television shows from the waist up. This did not diminish his success. In addition to music, Elvis Presley also made it big in Hollywood. His filmography includes more than 30 films. He mostly played the sunny boy who impressed the girls with his singing. The films were usually accompanied by soundtrack albums, which made his music and himself even more famous.
The biopic “Elvis” was released in cinemas at the beginning of June 2022. The leading role was played by the relatively unknown Austin Butler. At first glance, the film tells the story of the complex relationship between Elvis Presley and his manager Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks), which lasted until the singer’s death. The film was directed by Baz Luhrmann. In January 2003, ” Priscilla” by Sofia Coppola. The director looks at Priscilla Beaulieu, who met the singer, ten years her senior, when she was 14 and was married to him until 1973.
Are you a fan? Then take the Elvis Presley quiz and show us everything you know about The King!
08. January 26, 20:00 – Isabell Slisz
