Rare Facts About Elvis Presley You Probably Didn't Know

Army Brat

Elvis was drafted into the army in 1958. During this time, he took a break from music. While fans were disappointed and worried, many of the people who disliked the singer noted gaining certain respect for his bravery. Even though he could have gotten out of it, he chose to join anyway.

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