1955

Elvis and Tillman Franks visit “The Cook’s Hoedown Club” in Houston, Texas.

 

1957

Elvis attended wrestling matches at Ellis Auditorium and later had dinner with Penny Banner, one of the female wrestlers. He then accompanied her back to Graceland.

1960

Elvis recorded the new title song Flaming Star at Radio Recorders in an 8.00 to 11.00 p.m. session.

1963

Elvis arrived at MGM in Hollywood to begin preproduction work on “Kissin’ Cousins.” Throughout the week, he engaged in script and choreography rehearsals, and there were also fittings for wigs needed for his portrayal of the blond twin.

1965

Elvis arrived at Graceland at 11:00 p.m., driving the Dodge Motor Home himself, with a caravan of five cars following behind.

1974

Elvis took the stage at 8:30 p.m. to perform at the Henry Levitt Arena, located at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. The audience numbered 10,000, and Elvis wore his iconic “Mad Tiger” suit, complete with its original belt.

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