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In 1958, Elvis is drafted for the army and dyes his hair black to look more like a movie star, as he plans to focus on that more after he completes his service. The military service proves to be a draining experience because of the attention he gets from fellow soldiers and the break he has to take from music and movies for the next two years.
Beginning in 1964, Geller left Sebring to accompany Elvis and style his hair [6] for entertainment engagements, including film productions, [6] concert performances, [6] and reception of guests at Graceland. [1] Their relationship went far deeper than hairstylist and client. Geller was Elvis’ confidant and friend.
The film is Presley's second motion picture following his debut in the 1956 film Love Me Tender and his first starring role. It also marked the beginning of his seven-film streak for Paramount produced by Hal Wallis. [2] For the role, Presley dyed his hair black following his favorite actors: Tony Curtis and Rudolph Valentino. [3]
February is Black History Month and it pays tribute to the achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history. It has been celebrated since 1976, but actually started back in 1926 with ...
“Hound Dog” was one of Elvis Presley’s earliest singles, landing the number one spot of the Billboard charts and skyrocketing the career of the young musician in 1956. Before Presley put a ...
This Jan. 8 marks what would have been Elvis Presley's 89th birthday. Each year, faithful fans gather at Presley’s Graceland estate in Memphis to celebrate his life — which began in Tupelo ...
Elvis in Concert was his last concert tour, filmed two months before his death, then broadcast by CBS as a one-hour special after his death and airing on October 3, 1977. This posthumous presentation was the top-rated program of the week, with a 34.1 rating, reaching a little over 24.1 million households and an estimated audience of 50 million ...
Inside, Winfrey found Elvis' green American Express card, which expired in May 1972, as well as a comb that still contained strands of his hair. The black box also contained a Polaroid and scraps ...