September 1952 Elvis worked for MARL Metal Products, a furniture manufacturer – He worked the 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM shift as an assembler. September 26, 1954 Elvis worked at Crown Electric, until mid-October 1954 September 26, 1955 Elvis began another tour booked by Bob Neal. Elvis performed at the Jr. High Gymnasium, Gilmer, Texas. September […] More
September 24, 1954: Elvis performed at the Eagle’s Nest in Memphis. The other act was the Tiny Dixon Band. The Eagle’s Nest, was a nightclub located above the Clearpool Complex restaurant on Lamar Avenue. The Eagle’s Nest, catered to a country and western swing dance crowd. The club burned down in the late 1960s. Photos: […] More
September 22, 1955 Elvis performed at the Civic Auditorium, Kingsport, Tennessee, which was the last show of a tour. September 22, 1962 Elvis was at Radio Recorders from 11.30 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. to complete soundtrack recording for It Happened At The World’s Fair. Don Robertson, songwriter, was invited to play at the session, either piano […] More
September 21, 1953 Elvis returned to Precision Tool company, operating a drill press for $1.55 a hour. He continued to work there until March 19, 1954. April 20, 1954 – mid October 1954 Elvis worked at Crown Electric for $1.00 an hour. He delivered supplies to the job sites and hoped to train to be […] More
September 20, 1949 The Presley family was accepted into the Memphis Housing Authority’s Lauderdale Courts. This was just around the corner of the house they were living in. They had to pay $35 a month for a 2 bedroom, first floor apartment at 185 Winchester Street. Ruby Black, the mother of Bill Black, is the […] More
September 15, 1955 Elvis performed at the American Legion Auditorium, Roanoke, Virginia. Elvis returned to Roanoke perform with the TCB band in 1972, 1974 and 1976 and was scheduled to appear again on Aug. 24, 1977, eight days after his death. Elvis and fan (said to be) in Roanoke, VA – Sep. 15, 1955 September 15, 1956 Elvis Presley started a five-week […] More
September 12, 1955 Elvis performed at the City Auditorium, Norfolk, Virginia. September 12, 1956 There was an announcement by the police chief of San Diego; if Elvis ever returned to his city and performed in the way he did in the spring, Elvis will be jailed for disorderly conduct. September 12, 1957 Elvis Presley : […] More
September 10, 1954 Elvis performed at the Eagle’s Nest, Memphis September 10, 1956 Elvis continued the filming of Love Me Tender during the day. Love Me Tender September 10, 1957 Elvis dropped by Sam Phillips’ home, shown with the Phillips kids. September 10, 1963 Viva Las Vegas Elvis reported for the shooting of some publicity pictures with photographer […] More
April 20, 1954 – mid October 1954 Elvis worked at Crown Electric for $1.00 an hour. He delivered supplies to the job sites and hoped to train to be an electrician. He stayed at Crown until mid-Oct September 4, 1961 Elvis Presley had the fastest-rising song as “(Marie’s The Name) His Latest Flame” moved from […] More
September 2, 1955 Due to a car accident Elvis was late for his performance at Arkansas Municipal Auditorium, Texarkana, Arkansas. It was Scotty Moore who drove the Cadillac Fleetwood into an oncoming vehicle, while he was passing a truck. The costs of the repair were $1,000. The local high school student Carl Nelson entertained the […] More
August 31, 1957 Elvis Presley played his third and last concert in Canada, the only concerts performed outside of the USA; 26,000 fans attended the show with tickets costing $1.50, $2.50 and $3.50. Vancouver DJ Red Robinson MCed Elvis in 1957 and The Beatles in 1964 on the same stage. Vancouver DJ & Concert MC […] More
August 30, 1957 after a press conference, Elvis performed at the Memorial Stadium, Spokane, Washington. Elvis entered the stadium in a Cadillac through lines of police guards. He performed 18 songs August 30, 1966 Elvis completed principal photography on Double Trouble. August 30, 1969 The Elvis Presley album “From Elvis In Memphis” hit #1 in […] More