Here are the stories of three celebrities that Elvis couldn’t stand.
Elvis Presley was a man of many contradictions, both in his personal life and in his career. He was a musical icon that revolutionized popular music, but at the same time spent a decade, making unforgettable films.
He was known for his devotion to those whom he loved but had a temper and little patience for those whom he did not like.
He also had public racks with other celebrities, some of which were caused by political disagreements, allegedly personal neglect, and even petty jealousy.
John Lennon
Elvis Presley and John Lennon had similar career paths, and they became famous during the Vietnam War as the two most popular musical icons.
However, their opinions about the war were significantly dispersed. Lennon resolutely opposed the war, and Presley supported her and was a supporter of then-President Lindon Johnson.
When they finally met in Graceland in 1965, their opposite views on the war quickly became obvious, and Elvis did not like Lennon’s anti-war position.
Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra was another celebrity with whom Elvis had a difficult relationship.
At first, they were friendly, and Sinatra even publicly praised Presley’s talent.
However, everything changed when Sinatra criticized rock and roll, calling it «for the most part, sung, played and written by nerds».
Presley was offended by these comments and answered, calling Sinatra a «big mouth» and refusing to attend his inauguration ball in 1960.
Beatles
Elvis also had a stretched relationship with The Beatles.
These two groups were often compared with each other, and The Beatles called the «British Invasion» and threatened to overthrow Elvis as king of rock and roll.
Despite this, Elvis reportedly sent The Beatles telegram, welcoming them to America and wishing them success.
Although he was known for his musical talent and devotion to his loved ones, he also had a quick-tempered character and little patience in relation to those whom he did not like.
His public areas with other celebrities, including John Lennon, Frank Sinatra, and The Beatles, were often fed by political disagreements, allegedly personal neglect, and petty envy.
Despite these conflicts, Elvis remains a legendary figure in the world of music, and his influence on mass culture will be felt by future generations.
