Elvis Presley had a team of employees who were willing to step into the line of fire for him. Elvis received death threats, meaning that his bodyguards had to be constantly alert. He also expected them to settle other, non-safety-related grievances for him. After a handful of dangerous encounters, one bodyguard realized that if Elvis wanted to be an avenger, he should be willing to put himself at risk.
Elvis Presley’s bodyguard thought the singer should fight his own battles
As Elvis grew bored of his career, he began to think of himself as a righteous defender of justice. He’d long been fascinated with law enforcement, even occasionally joining them on drug raids. He sought out a federal narcotics badge, imagining that he would be able to use it to get drugs off the street. Elvis also sent his bodyguards out on errands to avenge people he believed had been wronged.
Elvis Presley’s bodyguard thought the singer should fight his own battles
As Elvis grew bored of his career, he began to think of himself as a righteous defender of justice. He’d long been fascinated with law enforcement, even occasionally joining them on drug raids. He sought out a federal narcotics badge, imagining that he would be able to use it to get drugs off the street. Elvis also sent his bodyguards out on errands to avenge people he believed had been wronged.
- 4/2/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In 1957, Elvis Presley’s career was soaring, but his undeniable success did little to lift his spirits, as he told his minister. Though he was now both a singer, actor, and proud owner of Graceland, everything Elvis had worked hard to achieve seemed on the verge of slipping through his fingers. Here’s what led him to describe himself as completely miserable.
Elvis Presley confided in his minister about success
In 1956, Elvis’ rising career took off in earnest. His music sales were setting records, he had starred in his debut film, and he sparked hysteria wherever he went.
“[1956 was the year] when everything took off,” his bodyguard Red West said in the book Elvis: What Happened? by Steve Dunleavy. “Everything he touched turned to gold, he couldn’t do a thing wrong.”
Elvis Presley | Rb/Redferns
Elvis had an enviable career, but it quickly became a stressor.
“[Success] just scares me,” he told reporters,...
Elvis Presley confided in his minister about success
In 1956, Elvis’ rising career took off in earnest. His music sales were setting records, he had starred in his debut film, and he sparked hysteria wherever he went.
“[1956 was the year] when everything took off,” his bodyguard Red West said in the book Elvis: What Happened? by Steve Dunleavy. “Everything he touched turned to gold, he couldn’t do a thing wrong.”
Elvis Presley | Rb/Redferns
Elvis had an enviable career, but it quickly became a stressor.
“[Success] just scares me,” he told reporters,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley was one of the biggest stars of his generation. He enjoyed a luxurious lifestyle and had access to the finest things money could buy. However, Elvis most enjoyed being at his Tennessee home, where his favorite creature comforts were always available. These comforts included his favorite foods, but that came at a cost. In the 1970s, Elvis’ weekly grocery bill was more than double that of most monthly mortgages.
The weekly food bill at Graceland was around $500 a week in the 1970s
Per a story published by the Los Angeles Times in 1993, Elvis Presley’s food bill at Graceland in the 1970s was around $500 a week. This was more than most monthly mortgages in the United States, estimated at around $126 in 1970, per The New York Times.
The newspaper reported on details made available in David Adler’s book, The Life and Cuisine of Elvis Presley. It stated, “Purchases...
The weekly food bill at Graceland was around $500 a week in the 1970s
Per a story published by the Los Angeles Times in 1993, Elvis Presley’s food bill at Graceland in the 1970s was around $500 a week. This was more than most monthly mortgages in the United States, estimated at around $126 in 1970, per The New York Times.
The newspaper reported on details made available in David Adler’s book, The Life and Cuisine of Elvis Presley. It stated, “Purchases...
- 12/6/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
While Elvis Presley and Kiss feel like part of two different eras, Elvis was still around to hear the exuberant band before his 1977 death. The members of Kiss have praised the Memphis singer in the past. While Presley never publicly shared support for the band, his stepbrother said the “Heartbreak Hotel” singer became a fan after listening to one of their songs multiple times.
Elvis Presley became a fan of Kiss after listening to ‘Let Me Go, Rock ‘n’ Roll’ repeatedly
Kiss was formed in New York City in 1973 with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss. The band became famous with early hits, such as “Nothin’ to Lose” and “Firehouse”. Elvis Presley’s stepbrother, Billy Stanley, was a fan of Kiss, and bought their 1975 live album, Alive!. He was listening to it in the basement of Graceland when Elvis came down to hear Stanley’s new obsession.
Elvis Presley became a fan of Kiss after listening to ‘Let Me Go, Rock ‘n’ Roll’ repeatedly
Kiss was formed in New York City in 1973 with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss. The band became famous with early hits, such as “Nothin’ to Lose” and “Firehouse”. Elvis Presley’s stepbrother, Billy Stanley, was a fan of Kiss, and bought their 1975 live album, Alive!. He was listening to it in the basement of Graceland when Elvis came down to hear Stanley’s new obsession.
- 6/23/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Much ado has been made about Elvis Presley‘s diet. While it is common knowledge how much the king of rock and roll loved home-cooked foods that reminded him of his childhood, he also enjoyed some unusual treats. The entertainer’s stepbrother Billy Stanley revealed the one sweet mashup that was a favorite movie snack of the king of rock and roll.
Elvis Presley eating a meal in 1958 | Hulton Archive/Getty Images Elvis Presley’s favorite movie snack mashup was a sweet concoction
One of Elvis Presley’s favorite ways to be entertained was to rent out a local movie theater and screen current and classic films. In the 1960s, Elvis used to rent the Memphian Theater to watch films with his friends. These viewings were often all-night affairs.
During these screenings, Elvis would have tailor-made snacks to enjoy during the film. Stanley shared his story on Spa Guy’s YouTube channel.
Elvis Presley eating a meal in 1958 | Hulton Archive/Getty Images Elvis Presley’s favorite movie snack mashup was a sweet concoction
One of Elvis Presley’s favorite ways to be entertained was to rent out a local movie theater and screen current and classic films. In the 1960s, Elvis used to rent the Memphian Theater to watch films with his friends. These viewings were often all-night affairs.
During these screenings, Elvis would have tailor-made snacks to enjoy during the film. Stanley shared his story on Spa Guy’s YouTube channel.
- 5/16/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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