- Born
- Died
- Birth nameCharles Franklin Hodge
- Nickname
- Slewfoot
- Height5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
- Charlie first met Elvis in 1955 backstage at the Ellis Auditorium in Memphis, TN. where Charlie was performing with his gospel quartet, "The Foggy River Boys". He befriended him in the Army and would continue working for Elvis for 17 years until Elvis's death. In his time working with Elvis he became Elvis's closest friend, confidant, sideman, vocal coach, member of the Memphis Mafia, he sang harmony for Elvis, and was his stage manager.- IMDb Mini Biography By: William Stiles
- He met Presley when they served in the Army. After their service Hodge worked with Presley and lived at Graceland for 17 years.
- Former backup singer and guitar player for Elvis Presley performed in tributes to Presley at Memories Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee with Presley impersonator Lou Vuto for the past 15 years.
- Working in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee at Memories theatre with Lou Zeto, an Elvis impersonator.
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