1956: The year that made Elvis Presley a star It's easy to remember 'the King' as a 1970s Vegas act, crooning in a rhinestone jumpsuit. But when he was an up-and-coming rock star, Elvis Presley had an amazing work ethic. Charles Apple Published 4:18 pm, Tuesday, February 23, 2016
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Have a look, the article chronicles 1956 and has some very nice pics. Some of them we've seen elsewhere, but in lesser quality:
Photo: Keith Hawkins, Chronicle File - Fans watch Elvis Presley perform at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston. October 13, 1956.
Photo: Dan Hardy, Chronicle File - Elvis Presley performs to a full house of girls at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston. October 13, 1956.
Photo: THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE - Fans wait in line to see Elvis Presley perform at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston. October 13, 1956.
Photo: Dan Hardy, Chronicle File - Elvis Presley performs to a full house of girls at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston. October 13, 1956.
Photo: Bob Verlin, Chronicle File - Screaming fans crowd watch Elvis Presley perform at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston. Reactions vary from shrill screams to silent ecstasy as teens listened to Elvis Presley's rendition of "Don't Be Cruel." October 13, 1956
Photo: Dan Hardy, Chronicle File - Elvis Presley performs to a full house of girls at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston. October 13, 1956.
Photo: Dan Hardy, Chronicle File - Elvis Presley performs to a full house of girls at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston. October 13, 1956
Photo: THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE - Fans in their seats, waiting to see Elvis Presley perform at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston. October 13, 1956.
Photo: Bob Verlin, Chronicle File - Fans, including members of the Elvis Presley Fan Club, line up to see the Houston premiere of Elvis Presley's first movie, “Love Me Tender,” at the Metropolitan on Thanksgiving Day. Nov. 29, 1956
Photo: Bob Verlin, Chronicle File - The air is filled with flying popcorn and girlish screams as teenagers enjoy their special Thursday morning matinee showing of Elvis Presley in "Love Me Tender" at the Metropolitan Theatre. Nov. 29, 1956.
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1956: The year that made Elvis Presley a star It's easy to remember 'the King' as a 1970s Vegas act, crooning in a rhinestone jumpsuit. But when he was an up-and-coming rock star, Elvis Presley had an amazing work ethic. Charles Apple Published 4:18 pm, Tuesday, February 23, 2016
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Have a look, the article chronicles 1956 and has some very nice pics. Some of them we've seen elsewhere, but in lesser quality:
Photo: Keith Hawkins, Chronicle File - Fans watch Elvis Presley perform at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston. October 13, 1956.
Photo: Dan Hardy, Chronicle File - Elvis Presley performs to a full house of girls at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston. October 13, 1956.
Photo: THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE - Fans wait in line to see Elvis Presley perform at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston. October 13, 1956.
Photo: Dan Hardy, Chronicle File - Elvis Presley performs to a full house of girls at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston. October 13, 1956.
Photo: Bob Verlin, Chronicle File - Screaming fans crowd watch Elvis Presley perform at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston. Reactions vary from shrill screams to silent ecstasy as teens listened to Elvis Presley's rendition of "Don't Be Cruel." October 13, 1956
Photo: Dan Hardy, Chronicle File - Elvis Presley performs to a full house of girls at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston. October 13, 1956.
Photo: Dan Hardy, Chronicle File - Elvis Presley performs to a full house of girls at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston. October 13, 1956
Photo: THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE - Fans in their seats, waiting to see Elvis Presley perform at the Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston. October 13, 1956.
Photo: Bob Verlin, Chronicle File - Fans, including members of the Elvis Presley Fan Club, line up to see the Houston premiere of Elvis Presley's first movie, “Love Me Tender,” at the Metropolitan on Thanksgiving Day. Nov. 29, 1956
Photo: Bob Verlin, Chronicle File - The air is filled with flying popcorn and girlish screams as teenagers enjoy their special Thursday morning matinee showing of Elvis Presley in "Love Me Tender" at the Metropolitan Theatre. Nov. 29, 1956.