Some are sure to surprise you!

12 Shocking Facts About Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley is a legend. This January 8th, the "King of Rock-'n'-Roll" would have been 87 years old. The singer died on August 16, 1977 at the age of 42.

Elvis Presley is an all-time music great
Most fans know his life story
But here are some shocking Elvis facts

Elvis Presley is still considered a music icon today, and his songs are all-time classics. But did you already know these surprising facts about Elvis? Let's start with one that many music fans have forgotten about Elvis...and after such an incredible legacy, it would be easy to overlook this one:

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Even Some Of His Biggest Fans Didn't Know These!

Fact 1: From 1958 to 1960 Elvis served as a soldier in the 3rd US Armored Division in Friedberg. Despite his fame, the singer was called up for military service, but his popularity in Europe grew all the more, because he always took time for his (mostly female) fans.