"It was a light blondish brown..

..but he dyed it to copy singer Roy Orbison, who had black hair. The name Elvis comes from the Norwegian "Alviss", which.." See all stories on this topic here.

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INDEED jEANIE both at the top

INDEED jEANIE both at the top of their own differing styles .Add Johnny Cash and wow what a line up of talent Sam Philips DIDNT know what he had

Well, I knew Roy and Elvis

Well, I knew Roy and Elvis roomed together at one time,
and I always thought they started dying their hair together, but,
know now that it was at different times, lol
and Roy did love Elvis's black hair, after he dyed his, lol
They both had such pretty lighter hair, but, the black did do "something" for them both, lol
Two wonderfull great talents, whom we miss so much.