Elvis Presley

From the News Tribune report: “Girls, dragging unwilling boys by the hand, rushed to the spot where Elvis vaulted into the car. They scooped up dirt, kissed it, and poured it into pockets and purses” (“Presley Rocks n’ Rolls …”) Elvis Presley thrills a crowd of about 6,000 at Tacoma’s Lincoln Bowl on September 1, […] More

One of the last private conversations she had with Elvis before his death. Here is an excerpt from this perhaps a little sad conversation between Kathy and Elvis that took place in late May 1977. Kathy Westmoreland shares “One conversation keeps coming back to me. It was in Baltimore and I was setting aside the […] More

Elvis bought Graceland in 1957. Over the years, he put a lot of time, money and effort into decorating it with the best. He added a pool table to a basement room in 1960, and in 1974 decided to decorate the room around it. He enjoyed researching his own decorating, and got the idea for […] More

On September 20, 1949, the Presley family moved into a three-room apartment with a kitchen, living room, and bedroom. The apartment was located in a block of apartments at 185 Winchester Street. The Presleys lived in apartment 328. The building was designated a model for the Lauderdale Courts neighborhood. They lived there until January 1953. […] More

Elvis Presley made entertainment history in 1972 by becoming the first entertainer to sell out four consecutive shows at Madison Square Garden. Elvis’ setlist for all four shows included his early hits, fan-favorite songs from his movies and newer hit songs. ‘American Trilogy’, ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’, ‘That’s All Right’, ‘Suspicious Minds’, ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ and […] More

Here is the story from Mindy Maxson.“Here is a photo my aunt took of Elvis Presley while he was on set of the movie, “Charro!.” Three of my aunts and my grandma got to meet him and get his autograph. They talked about it for years to come and it always made my grandpa jealous.” More