Posted October 13, 200816 yr Today In History October 13, 1955 Elvis performed at the Municipal Auditorium, Amarillo, Texas. There was an advertisement referring to Elvis as the king of western bop, but also stated that his way of dressing had nothing to do with western style. They called him a cool cat. :yahoo: :wub:
October 13, 200816 yr Author Nice one Rockabilly. I altered your post a little so we could watch the film, straight from here, hope you don't mind :cheer:
October 13, 200816 yr Wow! Thanks for the reminder, Lesley, and thank you Rockabilly for posting that cool clip :dance:
October 21, 200816 yr Bill Black in the spotlight B) http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/elvis1959/bb.jpg Today we put Bill Black in the spotlight. 43 years ago he passed away at the age of 39. When Elvis started his incredible career in the summer of 54, it was with bassist Bill Black and guitarist Scotty Moore. The trio became known as “The Blue Moon Boys.” Later on D.J. Fontana joined the group. During the early performances of Elvis, many people reacted critical because of the bass player. Bill Black clowned around & rode his bass, rather than playing it, which was very unusual for that time! Published: October 21st 2008 08:35 AM. Source: ElvisMatters / Published by: ElvisMatters - Peter Verbruggen RIP Bill :( Gone but never forgotten, especially by Elvis fans
October 23, 200816 yr http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/elvis1959/billhaley.jpg The date; Thursday October 23rd 1958, the place; Frankfurt. 50 Years ago, during his army service overseas Elvis attends a Bill Haley performance. The two have met before at the start of Elvis's career. But this time Elvis goes backstage as a soldier to meet Bill. While he’s there, Elvis will also meet the German singer Little Gerhard. When back in 1954 Bill Haley records ‘Rock Around the Clock’ it was regarded as the first Rock & Roll number. But it’s Elvis who will go down history as The King of Rock & Roll! Published: October 23rd 2008 12:44 AM. Source: ElvisMatters / Published by: ElvisMatters - Peter Verbruggen
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