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.