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Widely considered a sex symbol, Elvis Presley infamously had women's undergarments thrown at him during many of his performances. But even 47 years after his death, the King of Rock and Roll's undergarments are still worth a pretty penny.
A bejeweled jockstrap once owned by the singer was listed for sale on Paul Fraser Collectables, a British auction site, with a starting price of ￡35,000, or $42,791. The garment, which bears the initials "EP," is "in an attractive display case."
The official description of the item is as follows: "Once housed in the Elvis Presley Museum collection in Memphis, curated by Elvis' long time friend Jimmy Velvet. According to Velvet, the jockstrap was gifted to Elvis by a fan." The auction winner will also receive a Certificate of Authenticity.
Jimmy Velvet, born Jimmy Tennent, was a singer and songwriter who became good friends with Elvis. At one point, Velvet owned the largest collection of Elvis memorabilia in the world, according to his autobiography.
The listing of the jockstrap, which is reminiscent of The King's famous bejeweled jumpsuits, comes on what would have been the groundbreaking singer's 90th birthday.
The auction website also gave some background information about the rock star. "Elvis Presley (1935 – 1977) was one of the most iconic and influential performers of the 20th century, known to his fans simply as 'The King.'" The description went on to explain how Elvis "created a music style which changed the world and inspired generations of artists from the Beatles to the present day. Presley remains the best-selling solo artist of all-time, with estimated record sales of 600 million, and performed over numerous styles including rockabilly, pop, blues and gospel."
Other items for sale on the Paul Fraser website include autographed photos of Elvis and locks of his hair, as well memorabilia from John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Bono, and a wide variety of other stars.
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