Quote from The King on The Beatles from John Lennon: The Life

The good luck telegram that so thrilled the Beatles before their second Ed Sullivan Show had, in fact, been sent as a PR gesture by Presley's wily manager, Colonel Tom Parker. Initially, Presley had been baffled by their music and repulsed by their hair and clothes, complaining that they looked like 'a bunch of faggots'.

Not cool, Elv.

Norman, Philip. 2008. John Lennon: The Life.