The Arrest Of Elvis Presley For Punching Out A Gas Station Owner Who Demanded He Move His Car
The rock & roll legend got into hot water after trading punches in an improbable setting
Few celebrity idols in the history of popular culture have ever attained the level of rock & roll legend Elvis Presley. The smooth dancing singer with the sultry voice captured the hearts and minds of many during his distinguished career. Based on his popularity, he was looked up to by many, but that didn’t mean that he wasn’t prone to making some pretty colossal mistakes that had the potential to tarnish his reputation. An early misstep The King made that had the potential for landing him in a lot of trouble and possibly impacting the trajectory of his career was a gas station fight that led to him being arrested.
From humble origins to making himself into the King of Rock & Roll, Presley was a true music legend. During his career, he had 149 songs that made Billboard’s Hot 100 Pop Chart in the United States, including 40 in the top ten, and 18 that reached number one status. Additionally, he had 150 songs and albums that achieved gold, platinum or multi-platinum status.
When Presley first burst onto the music scene, his gyrating body and “new” (there were many musicians before him who…
