30 Things You Didn’t Know About Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley was a good guy on and off screen. Fans swooned over the musician with the dreamiest hair to ever appear on television.

And although he’s no longer with us, he has gifted the world with iconic songs that have remained timeless classics.

But here are a couple of things about the King of Rock and Roll that you probably never knew…

He Was a Total Recluse

Growing up, Elvis was a total recluse. His peers described him as a major loner who liked to stick to himself.

And when he played his guitar in school during lunch, the kids would tease him and make fun of the song choices he used to pick to perform which is ironic on many levels.

Elvis Failed Music Class

In 1948, his family moved from Tupelo to Memphis, Tennessee, where Elvis attended Humes High School. He received a failing grade in music class, but managed to graduate in 1953. This made him the first member of his family to graduate high school.

Elvis’s Mother Walked Him to School Every Day

Elvis’s mother Gladys was always very protective of him and this was very evident during his childhood. She walked her son to and from school every day until he reached high school and begged her to stop.

As his career took off, the two remained very close.

He Worked at a Machinist Shop

Before he became the world’s greatest rock star, Elvis took on a job at a machinist shop after graduation. He also drove a truck.

But in July 1954, he recorded the hit “That’s All Right,” which launched his music career, pushing his career forward.