It is not known to many that Elvis Presley was a passionate karate athlete and even held the 8th black belt in Kenpo karate. Elvis’ interest in this martial art was first aroused when he saw a demonstration of judo and jiu-jitsu in Fort Hood, Texas in 1958 while doing military service. Presley asked his […] More
Elvis Presley is considered the most successful solo artist. It has been nominated 14 times for a Grammy, has received many awards and is represented in five Halls of Fame. Grammy Elvis was nominated a total of 14 times for a Grammy, which was awarded to him three times by the National Academy of Recording […] More
The Municipal Auditorium was built in the 1920s and is known for its intricate and impressive masonry and lush interior. Even today, the building is considered the best example of Art Deco architecture in the state of Louisiana On April 3, 1948, a new program format called “The Louisiana Hayride” began with a weekly presentation […] More
1935January 8th: Elvis Aron Presley is born in East Tupelo, Mississippi / USA as the son of the cotton picker and factory worker Vernon Presley and the seamstress Gladys Presley (birth name: Smith). His twin brother Jesse Garon is born dead. 1937Presley’s father Vernon is arrested for forging checks and sentenced to three years of […] More
Did you know Elvis had a monkey named Scatter? Or that he had the black belt in karate? With these facts about the “King of Rock’n’Roll” you are welcome at every Elvis themed party. Elvis sold almost a billion records – a record! He made 69 albums. Elvis private jet was a converted Boeing 707 […] More
September 14, 1955 Elvis performed at the Fleming Stadium, Wilson, North Carolina. September 14, 1957 Elvis responds to Scotty’s previous statement through an open letter in the same newspaper: “If you had come to me we would have worked things out. But you went to the papers and tried to make me look bad.. All […] More
September 3, 1955 Elvis performs in 2 locations in Dallas , Texas 1st at Big “D” Jamboree, at the Sportatorium later at the Round-Up ClubSeptember 3, 1956 Elvis goes to Radio Recorders to complete the 3 day the session. He works from 2:00 till 8:30 p.m. September 3, 1957 Elvis travels from Portland , Oregon […] More
September 8, 1954 There is and announcement in the newspaper advertising the Grand Opening of the Lamar – Airways Shopping Center and appearance “by the newest Memphis hit in the recording business Elvis Presley”. Elvis , Scotty and Bill perform the following night between 9:00 and 10:00 in front of Katz Drug Store . September […] More