Elvis Aaron Presley was born on 8 January 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi USA, and was a singer and actor, whose name is inevitably associated with titles “The King” or “The King of Rock and Roll”. This musical and cultural icon rose to fame in 1950’s, and even so long after his death in 1977, he is still almost as popular as ever. Elvis Presley became a worldwide phenomenon virtually overnight in 1956, with the release of the hit song Heartbreak Hotel. Although his unique combination of African-American rhythm and blues and country music was at first condemned by conservative American authorities – mostly because his wild performances on stage were then considered “inappropriate” – to many he represented a huge part of the birth of mainstream rock ‘n’ roll.
So just how rich is Elvis Presley, as his estate continues earning to this day? Elvis’ estimated net worth is $300 million, and he is second only to Michael Jackson on the list of deceased celebrities whose estates are still making money, with as much as an estimated $55 million in posthumous earnings per year since his untimely death.
Elvis Presley Net Worth $300 Million
Elvis’ although the family moved to Memphis, Tennessee when he was in his early teens, perhaps fortuitously for his music career, as blessed with good looks, unique voice and captivating on-stage charisma, Elvis Presley made his film debut in 1956 in the acclaimed movie “Love Me Tender”, with the same-titled song also becoming very popular. Two years after that he disappeared from the limelight because of being drafted, uncomplainingly, for military service, mostly spent in Germany. The King returned to prominence in 1960, and once again took the world by storm, expertly managed by his manager Colonel Tom Parker. Elvis’ career continued mostly at the top of the music industry, and in 1973 his live concert “Aloha from Hawaii” was the first globally broadcast concert ever, via satellite. Watched by many people across the world, it subsequently also dominated the USA charts in the form of an album and becoming the last soundtrack album of Elvis Presley. The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll died on 16 August 1977, apparently from a prescribed-drug overdose. The last home of Elvis was Graceland, a beautiful white mansion in Memphis, Tennessee which is now worth a reputed $100 million. It is visited by over 600,000 visitors each year, making it one of the most visited home tours in the USA.
Conspiracies about his death, although controversial, are partly what has been keeping the legend of Elvis Presley very much alive to this day. Some people are even convinced that he faked his death, and “sightings” of a live Presley is probably the most discussed myth of musical culture. However, it is his artistic legacy which is what truly matters to music enthusiasts. Elvis Presley has been inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame, Country Music Hall of Fame, Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and, of course, Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. He is the highest-selling individual artist of all time, with such legendary songs as “Heartbreak Hotel”, “Hound Dog”, “Love Me Tender”, “Money Honey”, “Jailhouse Rock” and many more. People are still interested in buying everything related to the King of Rock and Roll, so it is no surprise that Presley’s net worth is as large as it is. Albums, singles, concerts and tours of this American singer and musician brought huge financial success to him and his supporting entourage, who continued to popularize his name, and benefit from it, after his death.
Overall, Elvis has scored over 20 #1 albums, and more than 40 #1 singles, including re-issues, some a long time after his death. He also featured in almost 40 films (some eminently forgetable), but such worldwide acclaim shows just how much his unique talents – including an outstanding voice which some believe could have been put to better use at times – and contributions to rock and roll music are appreciated. The legend of Elvis Presley will surely continue for many years to come.
Finally, in his personal life, Elvis Presley was married to Priscilla Beaulieu (1967-73) – Lisa Marie is their daughter.
