Elvis Presley's influence was enormously important to both rock and country music, but the iconic singer suffered through a humiliation at the Grand Ole Opry early in his career. Before Presley was considered the King of Rock and Roll, he was called the King of Western Bop. What Happened at Elvis Presley's Grand Ole Opry Debut? Elvis took that style of music to the Opry on Oct. 2, 1954. PICTURES: See Inside Elvis Presley's Spectacular $5.65 Million Honeymoon Hideaway The 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom, 4,695-square-foot Palm Springs hideaway where Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley spent their honeymoon has sold for $5.65 million.