Elvis show in London
Iconic jumpsuits, album covers, and the pool table that Presley and The Beatles played on when the Fab Four dropped in for a visit in 1965 are among the 300 objects on show at Europe's largest-ever exhibition honoring the King of Rock 'n' Roll at the O2 Arena, which opened Friday, Dec. 12, 2014.
Many of the items on display have never previously left Presley's Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tennessee. The show runs at the O2 Arena from Dec.12, 2014 to Aug. 31, 2015.
A press officer walks past giant black and white photos of The King of Rock 'n' Roll and into the 'Elvis at the O2, The Exhibition of His Life' in London, Dec. 11, 2014.
Elvis at the O2
A selection of suits including an American Eagle jump suit and cape that were worn by Elvis Presley is displayed at the 'Elvis at the O2, The Exhibition of His Life' in London, Dec. 11, 2014.
Elvis at the O2
A 'Taking Care of Business' ring designed by Elvis Presley is displayed at the 'Elvis at the O2, The Exhibition of His Life' in London, Dec. 11, 2014.
Elvis at the O2
Elvis record albums are displayed at the 'Elvis at the O2, The Exhibition of His Life' in London, Dec. 11, 2014.
Elvis at the O2
Elvis Presleys' Harley Davidson 1976 Electroglide is displayed at the 'Elvis at the O2, The Exhibition of His Life' in London, Dec. 11, 2014.
Elvis at the O2
A gallery assistant looks at a Jump Suit worn by Elvis Presley at the 'Elvis at the O2, The Exhibition of His Life' in London, Dec. 11, 2014.
Elvis at the O2
A gallery assistant holds a Bureau of Narcotics and Dargerous Drugs badge which was presented to Elvis and is on display as part of the 'Elvis at the O2, The Exhibition of His Life' in London, Dec. 11, 2014.
On display as well is a handwritten letter to Richard Nixon on American Airlines stationery begging the president of the U.S. for the badge.
Elvis at the O2
A certificate of karate qualification is displayed at the 'Elvis at the O2, The Exhibition of His Life' in London, Dec. 11, 2014.
Elvis at the O2
A Gibson J200 from the 1968 TV special is displayed at the 'Elvis at the O2, The Exhibition of His Life' in London, Dec. 11, 2014.
Elvis at the O2
A Lincoln Continental is displayed during at the 'Elvis at the O2, The Exhibition of His Life' in London, Dec. 11, 2014.
Elvis at the O2
The American Eagle embroidered jumpsuit Elvis wore at the epic 1972 Aloha from Hawaii concert beamed live to over a billion fans around the world is on display at the 'Elvis at the O2, The Exhibition of His Life' in London, Dec. 11, 2014.
Elvis at the O2
Annotated musical sheets to 'Love Me Tender' are displayed at the 'Elvis at the O2, The Exhibition of His Life' in London, Dec. 11, 2014.
The song was recorded in 1956 and was no. 1 on both the 'Billboard' and 'Cashbox' charts the same year. Elvis performed the song on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' Sept. 9, 1956 shortly before the single and the movie were released.
Elvis at the O2
A pair of golden boxing gloves presented to Elvis Presley by boxing legend Muhammad Ali in 1973 is displayed at the 'Elvis at the O2, The Exhibition of His Life' in London, Dec. 11, 2014.
The gloves bear Ali's signature and the words "to my main man".