A
fifties diner is as much a part of history as Elvis is. When
we think 1950's, we look back to a simpler time, when life
was easy-living and the days were really happy. The birth
of rock and roll in the 1950's was the start of a new era
in music. The 1950's saw Elvis' first record made at Sun Studios,
the song "That's Alright, Mama," which
today, in it's original sleeve, is worth over $5,000! Elvis
never did like to listen to his own songs, but he had quite
a collection of records of other stars of the day. Another
ardent record collector was Buddy Holly, also a fan of Elvis,
and Buddy had the original rpm of the Elvis' classic mentioned
above. Above, this is the actual record owned by Buddy Holly:
The emphasis on Elvis Presley began in the 1950's with his
unique style in song and his early films. His induction into
military service was a move some thought would end his career.
On the contrary, Elvis' status as an excellent soldier raised
him even higher in the eyes of his fans. Elvis was true blue.
In the earliest days of his career Elvis performed for the
soldiers at the USO. Later on, due to the constraints of his
manager, Col. Tom Parker, Elvis never had the chance to entertain
the troops in Vietnam.
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