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Revealed: the sad story of Elvis Presley and his squandered fortune

What the rock 'n' roll legend earned and splurged on
Modest beginnings
Tough times
Generous spirit
First guitar
Memphis move
First recording
Early supporter
Perfect package
Performing debut
Southern tours
First Cadillacs
First hit
Colonel Parker
Record contract
National TV debut
Hotshot manager
Rising fame
Movie contract
The ratings king
Topping the charts
Movie debut
Raking it in
Money-spinning merch
Lavish spending
Graceland mansion
Movie career
Parker's greed
Devil in disguise
Overseas ban
Parker's blunders
Property-buying spree
Big comeback
Drug addictions
Elvis's extravagance
Uncontrollable spending
Costly divorce
Memphis Mafia
Declining health
Tragic death
Cash-poor estate
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What the rock 'n' roll legend earned and splurged on

The most successful solo music artist of all time, Elvis Presley racked up over one billion record sales, 33 Hollywood movie roles, countless concert performances, and so much more during his glittering career.

Yet despite these incredible achievements, the King's net worth was shockingly low when he died in 1977, sitting at just under $24 million (£14m) in today's money.

Read on to discover how Elvis got rich, what the outrageously extravagant megastar liked to spend his money on, and why he should have been a lot wealthier than he actually was. All dollar amounts in US dollars.

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Daniel Coughlin

13 May 2023

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