Elvis Presley 1970 Memphis. It's thought this photo was taken of Elvis as a joke. Although other theories are that it was taken in 1956 when he was arrested for assault. The Story: a Memphis filling station manager accused Elvis of assaulting him on October 18, 1956. According to witnesses, Elvis stopped by the station drawing a crowd which prompted Hopper to ask Elvis to leave. Hopper then hit Elvis in the back of the head. A fight broke between the two, and the attendant, Aubrey Brown, jumped in. Both men were fired and Elvis was cleared of all charges. Birth name Elvis Aaron Presley Also known as Elvis, "The King" Born January 8, 1935 Tupelo, Mississippi, USA Died August 16, 1977 (aged 42) Memphis, Tennessee, USA. Credit: eyevine