elvis presley

1957 After visiting and conferring with the Colonel, Elvis attended the Grand Ole Opry, accompanied by Gordon Stoker, who took him to a clothing store where he purchased a tuxedo for the evening. Elvis spent the evening chatting with performers backstage and even made a brief appearance to wave at the audience. Before he left […] More

1957 Elvis picked up his draft notice and went to Sun Records. In the evening Elvis left for Nashville to deliver the Colonel’s Christmas present in person: a red Isetta sports car. 1958 Elvis returned to Bad Nauheim at the conclusion of maneuvers. Elisabeth Stefaniak had promised him to come over and work for him […] More

1955 Elvis goes shopping in Memphis. He buys for $39,04 by the juweler and $50 by Lansky. Also, Elvis performes at Ellis auditorium, Memphis TN. This was a christmas charity musical show. (8:00) 1956: Elvis Presley holds 10 chart positions on the Billboard Hot 100 which is a new record. His record will stand until […] More

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

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

1956 Elvis met Hal Kanter, screenwriter and director of his upcoming film ( Loving you I guess it was ). Freddy Bienstock, from Hill and Range, was also in town to help Elvis choose the songs for the film. 1973 Elvis produced 3 masters at the Stax Studios, including Loving Arms. 1975 Elvis performes at […] More

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