February 26 – Events – Today in Elvis Presley History

1954

Elvis and Dixie go to “All Night Gospel Singing” in Ellis Auditorium.

1955

Elvis performed in “The Hillbilly Jamboree Circle Theater”, Cleveland, Ohio 7.30 and 10.30 PM

1956

Elvis performed in “The City Auditorium” Pensacola, Florida at 2.00, 5.00 and 8.00 PM.

1958

There was a brief recording session at Radio Recorders at which Elvis overdubbed
guitar-slapping and piano on Wear My Ring Around Your Neck.

1960

Elvis called Anita Wood, as he prepared to resume his old life. Joe Esposito, who had already left for home,
had agreed to work for him upon his return. So had Elisabeth Stefaniak, who would be returning to the States with Vernon and Grandma, and Elvis hoped that Rex Mansfield, too, would be part of the team.

1964

Elvis reported to Paramount for preproduction on Roustabout.

1969

Elvis signs the contract with International Hotel for the engagement later this year. Atleast a staged signing took place, however, the actuall signing wouldent happen until april the same year.