Elvis Presley & Anita Wood : July 11, 1960 Memphis Commercial Appeal, July 12, 1960. July 11, Rock and roll king Elvis Presley hugged singer Anita Wood close early yesterday on a clinging ride called ‘The Rocket’ at the FairgroundsAmusement Park in an after-midnight fun spree. Elvis rented the park from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. and invited about 75 friends to help him kick up his heels.
