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April 23 Events– Today in Elvis Presley History

April 23 Events– Today in Elvis Presley History

1955

Elvis performed in “Louisiana Hayride” Heart O’Texas Arena, Waco, Texas

1956

Elvis performed at the Venus Room, New Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas at 8.00 p.m. and midnight.
Elvis opened a 2 week engagement in front of an older audience.
Later Elvis recalled: ” after the first night I went outside and just walked around in the dark. It was awful. I wasn’t getting across to the audience.”
But never the less Elvis fell in love with this city and he was thrilled to meet so
many show business legends

Elvis Presley's first Vegas appearance at the New Frontier Hotel in April 23 1956.
Elvis Presley’s first Vegas appearance at the New Frontier Hotel in April 23 1956.
Print Ad for Elvis Presley's Louisiana Hayride Performance April 23, 1955
Print Ad for Elvis Presley’s Louisiana Hayride Performance April 23, 1955

April 23 - May at the New Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas, NV. Elvis Presley 1956

1966

Elvis arrived at Graceland at 9.00 p.m. and was welcomed by about 50 fans at the gates.

1970

Elvis arrived in Palm Springs where he remained until April 28.

1971

Elvis bought a Sony tape recorder,
some speakers and a bass guitar at Bel Air Camera and Hi Fi.

1973

Elvis performed at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California at 8:30 pm. the crowd
was 8500 and Elvis wore the “Orange Sunburst” suit with original belt and orange cape

 

1975

Elvis flew to Macon, Georgia to begin with a tour.

1976

Elvis performed at the McNichols Arena Denver, Colorado at 8:30 pm. The crowd was 19000 and
Elvis wore “the White Egyptian bird” suit with original belt.

1977

Elvis performed at the University of Toledo Centennial Hall, Toledo, Ohio at 8:30pm. The
crowd was 9800 and Elvis wore the Mexican sundial suit with original belt.

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