TAKE FIVE: QUICK QUIZ

On this day in 1968 Elvis Presley’s Comeback Special aired on NBC, his first live performance in seven years. What do you know about the king of rock and roll?

1 Despite being an international sensation, performing more than 1600 live performances, Presley only ever performed in three cities outside of the US. Where were these three cities?

2 Presley had many hits, but didn’t win many awards. All in the gospel category, how many Grammy Awards did Presley win?

3 Presley has sold more than 1 billion records worldwide and still holds the record for most Top 40 hits. How many Top 40 hits did he have?

4 Presley got his first guitar for his 11th birthday, what did he ask for instead of the guitar? a) A rifle or a bicycle b) A dog or a violin c) A cat or a fishing rod

5 Elvis was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi. He was famously found unresponsive on his bathroom floor in Graceland, Tennessee and later pronounced dead in hospital. When did Presley die and how old was he?