Category Archives: Elvis Presley

Bruce Springsteen jumps fence at Graceland 50 years ago this hour (Apr 30 1976)


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(Friday, April 30, 1976, 3:00 a.m. CDT) — While in Memphis on tour, singer Bruce Springsteen paid a visit to Elvis Presley’s Graceland home this morning, climbing over the wall and running to the front door. Continue reading Bruce Springsteen jumps fence at Graceland 50 years ago this hour (Apr 30 1976)

Elvis Presley debuts in Las Vegas at The New Frontier Hotel 70 years ago this hour (Apr 23 1956)


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(Monday, April 23, 1956, 8:00 p.m. PST)Elvis Presley made his Las Vegas debut today, opening for comedian Shecky Greene at The New Frontier Hotel. Continue reading Elvis Presley debuts in Las Vegas at The New Frontier Hotel 70 years ago this hour (Apr 23 1956)

‘Heartbreak Hotel’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Apr 21 1956)

(Saturday, April 21, 1956) — “Heartbreak Hotel” by Elvis Presleys peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart for eight consecutive weeks (Apr. 21/28, May 5/12/19/26, June 2/9, 1956). Continue reading ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #1 in USA 70 years ago today (Apr 21 1956)

Elvis Presley performs on ‘The Milton Berle Show’ 70 years ago this hour (Apr 3 1956)


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(Tuesday, April 3, 1956, 8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) — Elvis Presley made the first of two appearances on the comedy-variety show The Milton Berle Show, broadcast live from the deck of the USS Hancock on NBC while docked at the Naval Air Base in San Diego, California, performing “Heartbreak Hotel” and “Blue Suede Shoes.” Continue reading Elvis Presley performs on ‘The Milton Berle Show’ 70 years ago this hour (Apr 3 1956)

Elvis Presley records Carl Perkins’ ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Jan 30 1956)


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(Monday, January 30, 1956, at around 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. EST) — Elvis Presley, 21, recorded a cover version of Carl Perkins’ “Blue Suede Shoes” today during a seven-hour session at the RCA Studio, 155 E. 24th Street in New York City. Continue reading Elvis Presley records Carl Perkins’ ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Jan 30 1956)

Elvis Presley makes national TV debut on ‘Stage Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Jan 28 1956)


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(Saturday, January 28, 1956, 8:00-8:30 p.m. EST) — Elvis Presley, 21, made his first national TV appearance tonight on Stage Show, broadcast live from CBS TV Studio 50 at 1697 Broadway in New York City and hosted by Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. Continue reading Elvis Presley makes national TV debut on ‘Stage Show’ 60 years ago this hour (Jan 28 1956)

Lisa Marie Presley files for divorce from Michael Jackson 30 years ago today (Jan 18 1996)


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(Thursday, January 18, 1996) — Citing irreconcilable differences, Lisa Marie Presley, the 27-year-old daughter of rock legend Elvis Presley, filed divorce papers today in Los Angeles Superior Court asking that her 20-month marriage to another rock legend, Michael Jackson, 37, be ended. Continue reading Lisa Marie Presley files for divorce from Michael Jackson 30 years ago today (Jan 18 1996)

‘Puppet on a String’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #14 in USA 60 years ago today (Dec 25 1965)

(Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 1965) — “Puppet on a String” by Elvis Presley peaked at #14 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Puppet on a String’ by Elvis Presley peaks at #14 in USA 60 years ago today (Dec 25 1965)

RCA Records signs Elvis Presley after buying out his Sun Records contract 70 years ago today (Nov 21 1955)


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(Monday, November 21, 1955) — RCA Records purchased the contract, singles and released masters of 20-year-old Elvis Presley today from Sam Phillips of Sun Records for an unprecedented sum of $40,000 ($35,000 to Sun and a $5,000 bonus to Presley).

Elvis Presley, 10, makes first public appearance 80 years ago today (Oct 3 1945)


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(Wednesday, October 3, 1945) — Ten-year-old Elvis Presley made his first public appearance in a talent show today at the Mississippi-Alabama Dairy Show, singing “Old Shep.” He won fifth place and $5.