27. Elvis in the Army
On this Day
The King in uniform may be just as glorious a sight as him on stage. Prior to getting his big break with Heartbreak Hotel, he served in the U.S. Army. This rare historical photo shows a sad and lonely Elvis Presley. Its been suggested he was likely longing for the mother he was close with and a musical outlet in this photo. He went on to become a hit, even thought he was a very shy man. Never performing outside the US or writing any of his own songs, Elvis became famous for his appealing performances, great looks and miraculous voice. Not everyone liked his voice though, he was rejected from an audition more than once.
