Elvis Presley bragged about new German girlfriend in letter to Memphis Mafia pal
In 1957 Elvis Presley was gaining a huge amount of fame. The star had already released five hit albums that included a number of successful singles such as Hound Dog and Blue Suede Shoes. He had also ventured to Hollywood and starred in a handful of movies, including Jailhouse Rock, bolstering his fame even more. So then, it came as quite a shock when he was drafted into the United States Army. In 1958 the singer was sent to an army barracks in Friedberg, Germany for the USA.
The star remained in Germany until 1960 when he returned to the US and continued his entertainment career.
During this time Elvis experienced a new level of fame when he started being chased by various women.
In a letter penned to one of his closest friends – Alan “Hog Ears” Fortis, a member of the Memphis Mafia – Elvis bragged about how he was at “Grind City” with a new girl.
He wrote: “I have been dating this little German ‘Chuckaloid’ by the name of Margrit [Buergin].”
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