1979, Elvis Presleys father Vernon died aged 63.

 

1977, Elvis Presley made his last ever live stage appearance when he

appeared at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis.

 

Two sad anniversaries, Mark :(

 

Of the three, Elvis, Gladys and Vernon, Vernon was the oldest when he died, but he was still relatively young at the age of just 63 :o

 

As for Elvis' last concert, it took place in front of a screaming, sold-out audience at the Market Sqaure Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana. In her review the following day, newspaper journalist Rita Rose said:

 

"Just about everything he did created mass hysteria...During C.C. Rider, flashbulbs popped wildly and by the time he had segued into Amen, he had everyone clapping in unison...Toward the end of the show he mesmerised the crowd with Hurt....Then, for the final time, he sang Can't Help Falling In Love. Even as the music faded, he wouldn't leave the stage. He walked back and forth shaking his head in disbelief at the roar as more than 18,000 fans stomped and cheered."

 

(News, Source: Did Elvis Sing In Your Home Town, Too?, Lee Cotten)

 

Here's a link to Elvis concerts 1969-1977, and if you click on 1977, then June 26th, there's a complete list of the songs he performed that night plus some pictures, too :)

 

http://www.elvis-in-concert.com/

 

 

Two very sad Anniversaries. :(

 

Great, thanks for the link Carole, nice one !