January 2 – Events – Today in Elvis Presley History

1956

Elvis and Red West are back in Memphis. They start a tour with Johnny Cash and others. Elvis performed in “The High School” Charleston, Mississippi.

1958

Elvis got a letter from the Colonel, who lectured him about the responsibilities of being a star. Elvis had complained about requests for local appearances and wanted his manager to deal with that.

1959

Elvis called George Klein in Memphis. He made regular calls to friends at home, especially Anita Wood.

1960

Elvis recieved the leave of absence request that allowed him to spend two weeks in France in January of 1960.

1961

Elvis flew to Los Angeles with Sonny, Charlie, Alan and Gene Smith.

1967

This was the date of Elvis’ new agreement with the Colonel,
which for the first time explicitly recognized that they were engaged in what amounted to a partnership or joint venture.