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  • December 16 – Events – Today in Elvis Presley History
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    December 16 – Events – Today in Elvis Presley History

    1957 Elvis bought the Santa sleigh and 8 reindeer for $300 from Bain Sigh Company in Memphis. They are still displayed on the Graceland lawn every year. 1957 1967 Elvis and Priscilla returned to Memphis. 1970 Elvis countersues Patricia Parker in her paternity suit and views the final cut of That’s The Way It Is […] More

  • December 15 – Events – Today in Elvis Presley History
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    December 15 – Events – Today in Elvis Presley History

    1955 Elvis performed in a show with Carl Perkins “The Catholic Club” Helena, Arkansas 1956 Elvis performes at the Fair grounds youth center, Shrevport LA (8:00 PM). The crowd was over 9.000 and Elvis wore a green jacket, white shirt and blue trousers. This was Elvis last ever appearance on the Louisiana Hayride. 1966 Elvis […] More

  • December 14 – Events – Today in Elvis Presley History
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    December 14 – Events – Today in Elvis Presley History

    1954 Elvisperformed in “The Mint Club” Gladewater, Texas. 1955 Elvis is reported to get $1250 for each performance 1964 As part of his annual charity gift, Elvis donates $55,000 to various local organizations. 1975 Elvis performes at Hilton hotel, Las Vegas ( 10:00 PM ). Crowd was not surpricingly 2200 and Elvis wore White egyptian […] More

  • Which Elvis Presley Christmas Song Are You?
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    Which Elvis Presley Christmas Song Are You?

    Which Elvis Presley Christmas Song Are You [wp_ad_camp_3]     Elvis Presley – Elvis Christmas Album  – Santa Claus Is Back Town  – White Christmas  – Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)  – I’ll Be Home For Christmas  – Blue Christmas  – Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)  – O Little […] More

  • December 12 – Events – Today in Elvis Presley History
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    December 12 – Events – Today in Elvis Presley History

    1954 Elvis records: “Milkcow Blues Boogie,” “You’re A Heartbreaker” (Sun studios, Memphis, TN) 1955 Elvis performed with Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins in a show of “The National Guard Armory” Amory, Mississippi.   1966 Continuing his usual Christmas tradition (but upping the ante), Elvis donates $105,000 to various Memphis charities. 1975 Dressed in the Rainfall […] More

  • A Rock 'n' Roll Story - Elvis in Asheville (1975)
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    A Rock ‘n’ Roll Story – Elvis in Asheville (1975)

    I just got forwarded this piece – not sure which publication it’s from…. Elvis blazed a trail of rock ‘n’ roll stories in Asheville by Jon Elliston and Stuart Gaines Around 10 p.m., the lights in the Asheville Civic Center arena darkened, and the somber strains of Richard Strauss’ “Also Sprach Zarathustra” – the theme […] More

  • December 11, 1956 : Mobbed by fans in Memphis after running out of gas
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    December 11 – Events – Today in Elvis Presley History

    1954 Elvis performed at Municipal Auditorium in Schreveport, Louisiana Hayride. Schreveport 1956 Elvis ran out of gas in his new Cadillac Seville and was mobbed by fans. From the Louisiana governor Earl K. Long Elvis received the same rank as his manager, namely a Louisiana Colonel.     1970 Elvis was host of another wedding. […] More

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    December 10 – Events – Today in Elvis Presley History

    1954 Elvis performed in “Eagle` s Nest” Memphis 1955 Elvis performed in Schreveport “Louisiana Hayride” Louisiana at 8:00 P.M. 1957 While at Graceland for the Christmas holidays, Elvis Presley receives a letter from the Memphis Draft board ordering him for service in the US Army. It is confirmed nine days later with a notice to […] More

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