King of Rock and Roll

When did the fans start referring to Elvis as the King of Rock and Roll? I know it was already engrained in the public by 1977. Many fans refer to him as the King on the EIC CBS special. Just curious.

It was very early. 1956 or earlier.

It was very early. 1956 or earlier.

Wow. I had no idea it was that far back. Thanks for the reply.

It was very early. 1956 or earlier.

"King of Rock and Roll" ?

Maybe sometime during 1956 that term may have loosely been tossed around, but not earlier.

It was very early. 1956 or earlier.

"King of Rock and Roll" ?

Maybe sometime during 1956 that term may have loosely been tossed around, but not earlier.

It was something the press dubbed him in 1956 and it stuck. He was called: "The Rock And Roll King" and "The King Of Rock And Roll".

BTW. It is something that Elvis never called himself or argued over the way Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and Bo Diddley did. I don't think the Colonel ever promoted him as the King Of Rock and Roll either. I think Elvis was somewhat embarrassed about the title.

It was very early. 1956 or earlier.

"King of Rock and Roll" ?

Maybe sometime during 1956 that term may have loosely been tossed around, but not earlier.

It was something the press dubbed him in 1956 and it stuck. He was called: "The Rock And Roll King" and "The King Of Rock And Roll".
BTW. It is something that Elvis never called himself or argued over the way Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and Bo Diddley did. I don't think the Colonel ever promoted him as the King Of Rock and Roll either. I think Elvis was somewhat embarrassed about the title.

We weren't quick enough with the right answer, eligain.

dr borgo has already thanked ekenee.

It was very early. 1956 or earlier.

"King of Rock and Roll" ?

Maybe sometime during 1956 that term may have loosely been tossed around, but not earlier.

It was something the press dubbed him in 1956 and it stuck. He was called: "The Rock And Roll King" and "The King Of Rock And Roll".
BTW. It is something that Elvis never called himself or argued over the way Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and Bo Diddley did. I don't think the Colonel ever promoted him as the King Of Rock and Roll either. I think Elvis was somewhat embarrassed about the title.

We weren't quick enough with the right answer, eligain.

dr borgo has already thanked ekenee.

I appreciate all the replies. I didn't mean to imply that I was satisfied and the thread should die. I am learning a lot from everybody on here. I am a lifelong Elvis fan, but a newbie on the forum. I just love to discuss all things Elvis the good AND the bad. I just hope I don't stick my foot in my mouth too much. lol