1955 Elvis performes at High school gym, New Boston TX Tom Parker first takes notice of Presley’s name after Texarkana, AK, DJ “Uncle Dudley” reports on the crowd frenzy at tonight’s show. 1956 Elvis records: “I’m Counting On You,” “I Was The One” (RCA Studios, Nashville, TN) 1961 Tom Parker holds a press conference […] More
c1956 Elvis arrives in RCA Studio at McGavick Street. He works from 2.00 till 10.00 PM. Chet Atkins guitar, Floyd Cramer piano and DJ Fontana drums. They take “Heartbreak Hotel” “I Got A Woman” and “Money Honey”. 1957 Elvis, Gene Smith, Cliff Gleaves and Bitsy Mott left by train for Los Angeles, where they checked […] More
1935 Elvis twinbrother, Jesse Garon Presley is burried in a nameless grave at Priceville Cemetery Tupelo. 1959 In a long letter, the Colonel suggested to Elvis that he should make home tape recordings, with only his voice and a piano. The Colonel even told RCA about this, but nothing came from this idea. However, Elvis […] More
1935 The reason for this site – one of my reasons to live – was born this day in Tupelo. I’d say he wasnt one in a billion, he was THE one. 1946 Elvis have reached the age of 11 years. From his parents he gets, instead of a bicycle or gun, a guitar which […] More
1946 A small tornado rages concerning Tupelo for 5.00 AM. Gladys and Elvis hide in a storm cellar. 1953 The Presley’s leave Lauderdale Courts and move to Saffarans street 698. Hiring $52 month. 1955 Elvis performed in “The Hight School Auditorium” Midland, Texas. ( 8:00 PM ) the crowd was 1600 1956 Elvis performed in […] More
1955 Waylon Jennings, future Buddy Holly bassist and “outlaw” Country star,meets Elvis for the first time at a show in Lubbock, TX.also elvis records: “Fool, Fool, Fool,” “Shake, Rattle And Roll” (Cotton Club, Lubbock, TN) 1956 Elvis performed in “The High School” Randolph, Mississippi. 1957 Elvis performs for the third and last time on […] More
( The photos were taken january 5 1958 at the set of King Creole ) 1954 Elvis records: “Casual Love Affair” (Sun studios, Memphis, TN) 1955 Elvis makes a concert in City Auditorium, San Angelo TX ( 8:00 PM ) 1956 Elvis is for the first time at RCA-studio in Nasville, McGavockstreet 1525 […] More
1954 Elvis records: “I’ll Never Stand In Your Way,” “It Wouldn’t Be The Same Without You” (Sun studios, Memphis, TN ) 1956 Elvis performes at the Community center, Jonesboro AR ( 8:00 PM ) 1957 Elvis drove with his Cadillac Eldorado to the Kennedy Veterans Hospital in Memphis for a pre-induction physical for his draft […] More
1956 Elvis makes 2 shows this day ( 6 and 8 PM ) in Von Theatre, Boonville MS 1964 Elvis went shopping for clothes at Lansky’s. 1967 For a little while now horses were very popular with Elvis and the boys. They only rent out the Memphian for movies four times this month. Almost […] More
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 […] More
1955 Elvis signs with new manager Bob Neal and Elvis performed in “Eagle`s Hall” Houston, Texas 1956 Elvis performed in “The Kiel Auditorium” St. Louis, Missouri at 3.00 and 8.00 PM Elvis flies from Schreveport with Red West to play in “Grand Ole Opry”of Hank Snow and Webb Pierce. 1958 Elvis was visited by Jimmie […] More
1955 Elvis performed in Schreveport “Louisiana Hayride” Louisiana 1956 This day’s edition of The Wall Street Journal reports Elvis’ gross 1956 income at around $22 million. 1962 After fireworks at Graceland, New Year’s Eve 1962 is spent at another private party, held this time at Memphis’ Manhattan Club. 1966 Elvis Presley arrives at Memphis’ Manhattan […] More