23 Hidden Secrets You Never Knew About Elvis

Elvis Presley is the King of Rock and Roll and one of the ultimate cultural icons of the 20th century. Even though Elvis lived a very public life, there are still lesser-known aspects of his career and personal relationships, and we’ve collected those details here:

Elvis Never Asked For A Guitar

Elvis received his first guitar when he was 11-years-old, a gift that changed the course of his entire life. However, it was not what he wanted. Elvis originally asked for a rifle, and only got the guitar after his mother refused to give him a gun. Soon Elvis learned to play his new guitar, and play it well. The rest, as we now know, is history…