Category Archives: Elvis Presley

The Beatles meet Elvis Presley in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour (Aug 27 1965)

(Friday, August 27, 1965, (after) 10:00 p.m.-Saturday, August 28, 1965, 1:00 a.m. PDT) — The two most popular musical acts of the 20th century, The Beatles (in town for 1965 North American tour) and Elvis Presley, met for the first time tonight at Presley’s mansion at 565 Perugia Way in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, California. Continue reading The Beatles meet Elvis Presley in Los Angeles 50 years ago this hour (Aug 27 1965)

Elvis Presley makes professional debut in Memphis 60 years ago this hour (July 30 1954)


Image: 'Elvis Presley - Backstage at the Overton Park Shell, Friday, July 30, 1954'

(Friday, July 30, 1954, 8:00 p.m. local time) — Elvis Presley made his professional debut in Memphis. It was his first concert to be advertised.

Elvis Presley makes his first recording 60 years ago today (1953)


Video: 'Elvis Presley - My Happiness (Elvis' first recording)'

(Saturday, July 18, 1953) — Elvis Presley, 18, recorded “My Happiness” today as a gift for his mother at The Memphis Recording Service, home of the Sun label; it was his first recording.

Elvis Presley files for divorce 40 years ago today (1972)


Video: 'elvis presley you always on my mind - marriage & divorce Priscilla Presley'

(Friday, August 18, 1972) — Rock ‘n’ roll star Elvis Presley, 37, filed for divorce today to end his five-years marriage to his wife, Priscilla, 27, whom he met 13 years before while serving in the Army in Germany.

Elvis Presley records ‘Burning Love’ 40 years ago tonight (1972)

(Tuesday, March 28, 1972, 7:00 p.m.-4:00 a.m. PST) — Elvis Presley, 37, recorded Burning Love tonight at RCA Studios in Hollywood, California (overdubs would be added on Apr. 27, 1972). Continue reading Elvis Presley records ‘Burning Love’ 40 years ago tonight (1972)