THIS DAY IN 1954, ELVIS PRESLEY MAKES HIS FIRST APPEARANCE ON "THE LOUISIANA HAYRIDE"

This day in 1954, Elvis Presley makes his first appearance on “The Louisiana Hayride”

Today in 1954, Elvis Presley made his first appearance on “The Louisiana Hayride,” singing “That’s All Right” and “Blue Moon Of Kentucky” two times each. Drummer D.J. Fontana plays with Presley for the first time, though he’s forced to play behind a curtain.

 

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