AUDITION FOR SAM PHILLIPS On June 6, 1954, at the suggestion of Marion Keisker, who certainly believed in the young Presley’s possibilities, Sam Phillips called Elvis to return to the studio and try to sing a song that Sam hoped…
THE RECORDING OF THE SECOND ACETATE “I’LL NEVER STAND IN YOUR WAY“ Elvis recorded another demo acetate on the Sun. Sam Phillips, the owner at the time, and Marion Keisker, were intrigued by the young man’s unique look and sound. Elvis changed…
THE BIRTH OF A MYTH In Tupelo, Mississippi, shortly before dawn, in a two-bedroom house built by her husband, Vernon Presley, and her brother-in-law, Gladys Presley gives birth to twin sons. The first, Jesse Garon, was stillborn. The second, Elvis…
GRADUATION AND FIRST RECORDING (SUN STUDIOS, CHASING A DREAM) On June 3, 1953, Elvis graduated from Humes High School. Soon after he quickly finds work at the Parker Machinist store after graduation. That summer, he dropped by Memphis Recording Service,…
ELVIS AND HIS PARENTS LIVE IN PUBLIC HOUSING IN THE POOR NEIGHBORHOODS OF MEMPHIS Meanwhile, at Humes High School, Elvis nervously sings with his guitar at a talent show for the students. To his own surprise, he receives more applause…
IN 1948, ELVIS AND HIS FAMILY MOVE TO MEMPHIS Elvis plays his guitar and sings “leaf on a tree” for his class at Milam Junior High School in Tupelo as a farewell because a new change was going to occur…
AT THE AGE OF 10, HE PARTICIPATES IN A YOUNG TALENT COMPETITION On October 3, 1945, thanks to his teacher Oleta Grimes, a neighbor of the Presley family who had heard young Elvis sing at school, at the age of…
