Elvis Presley quiz

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1. 1 Medium

   Which vocal quartet provided backing harmonies on most of Elvis Presley's classic studio hits?

   Answer: The Jordanaires

   Why: Gordon Stoker and his group members arranged harmonies on over two hundred of Presley's recorded tracks.

2. 2 Easy

   In what year did music icon Elvis Presley pass away at age forty-two?

   Answer: 1977

   Why: Tens of thousands of grieving fans lined the streets to view the funeral procession leading to Forest Hill Cemetery.

3. 3 Medium

   Which three ingredients filled the fried sandwich famously favored by Elvis Presley?

   Answer: Peanut butter, banana, and bacon

   Why: In 1976 he flew to Denver for a different favorite, the Fool's Gold Loaf: a hollowed loaf filled with peanut butter, jelly and a pound of bacon.

4. 4 Easy

   Who founded Sun Records and discovered Elvis Presley?

   Answer: Sam Phillips

   Why: Sam Phillips also launched the careers of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.

5. 5 Easy

   In which country was Elvis Presley stationed when he met Priscilla?

   Answer: Germany

   Why: Priscilla was just 14 years old when they met at a party hosted at Elvis's rented house in Bad Nauheim.

6. 6 Easy

   Which holiday classic features Elvis Presley crooning about a lonely winter without his sweetheart?

   Answer: "Blue Christmas"

   Why: Backing vocalist Millie Kirkham improvised the famous high-pitched soprano harmonies during the studio session.