I already knew the story, but your presentation is one of the finest things I've ever seen on You Tube. I won't follow your darker stuff, but I'll jump all over pieces like this. Thank you very much.
This was wonderful! Never knew this. Elvis was a loyal, humble,generous soul, who never forgot where he came from! I loved this! Thank u so much! TCB ⚡🌹❤
I love this channel, btw! It seems to be as random as my interests are lol. I came here for Bonnie and Clyde, stayed for Elvis…and I’m just getting started.
Elvis was obviously a complicated person…his life was mired by addiction and depressive episodes, all of which played out publicly because he was ELVIS. But every person who was close to him in life all described him as the most selfless individual they’d ever known. I also love how no matter what, Elvis always took care of his circle of people. There’s a famous story of a kid working within his inner circle who had stolen or misused funds to the tune of several tens of thousands of dollars. Elvis had to fire him…but not only did Elvis forgive him on the spot, he actually gave several thousand more dollars to the guy’s family, as that was the reason the guy had given for having stolen the money in the first place. And there are hundreds of similar stories out there about Elvis and his good character. Now…was he always the best human being? Hell no, lol. But to be as massive and as rich as he was and still be described by the people who knew him best, the people who saw every side of him, is remarkable, I think.
I’ve gone down the rabbit hole watching everything that I can find on Elvis and those that surrounded him. For most of his years it was nonstop silly fun inspired on a whim. I enjoy those stories the most. Though your points are correct, I understand that the good outweighed the bad for most of his short years.
Well written. This is the truth of the incredible human being, the empathy and faith coupled with the man lived by his word, public and private. We still love him ☺️
Great story. Never heard this before, although I'm not much of an Elvis historian or fan for that matter, it's nice to know he was a genuinely nice person.
I've been an Elvis fan my entire 57 years of life, lol. I was baptized on Elvis's music. My Dad was a fan also. In 1973, my Dad and I were in Vegas and saw Elvis perform. It only sealed my love of everything he did. As I got older, when Moody Blue came out during Elvis's last year....it became the nickname my Dad called me. Yes, I was a moody pre-teen, lol! Till his dying day it's what my Dad called me. Tears are streaming. Gotta go!
I just finished reading what your dad used to call you in your teen years. About that song Elvis sang called moody blue. Thatbis my last name moody, funny when I meet peo0le I tell them my name, an then I say and I get that way sometimes. Then they just laugh an say yeah. I loved listening to Elvis sing that song to. Elvis left a lasting good impression an feeling on you or anyone. I know he will never be forgotten, I was in 24 years old when it came on the news at my mom an dad's house that Elvis presley had past away. My mom said o my goodness. I could tell she was saddened to hear that.when I was 17 years old in the 70's Elvis plane the Lisa Marie flew over the house in my neighbor hood. That was in the state of oklahoma.I will never forget that. Yes, I love all his music. Yes, he is missed by us all, but I believe he is singing in the heavenly band. And has found the peace he was always longing for. In our hearts for ever Elvis will always live. Follow Jesus an one day we will all meet. Sending much love to all.❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊
I have an episode about his childhood coming out next Wednesday. You should come back for that. I have become a big admirer of Elvis as I have researched his life. I have always known his music but the man himself is far more interesting than I could have imagined. Humble, kind, and generous, this is the side of Elvis that was absent from the recent movie. He had problems of course, but there was more to Elvis than his problems.
@Simon-zy6tp Yes, Elvis had a photographic memory. During band introductions, he never forgot the city & state his bandmembers were from. He also remembered the names of all his back up singers.
@@conietan he remembered Even Fans when they stood inftont of graceland…if they were Not there he asked Fans is everything is okay. If Not he Helped them. He goes so far that he went to their homes and stood in front of their Gates…He read many Books and People who he talked to ,about the Books ,told That he could remember all details out of That Books. His mind was always active and searching for possibilities for doing Good Things to People. He was the One
@@conietan Yes I love him - For me he has it all. I´t not only the music, he has the personality, that southern charm thing. He shines out of millions and billions. Since i was 5 i have two classes of vip´s. On the one hand there is ELVIS and on the other hand there are OTHERS. He is the only one the more i know of, the more i like. Even the Problems he had increased the love i have for this man. (Please read between the lines - English ist not my native speek) - So great that so many fans like you and me can get in touch with each other, because of man who is gone for more than 45 Years.
@@Simon-80 I am amazed of the love that Elvis receives from his numerous fans worlwide. They visit him twice a year, for his birthday & death anniv. No other celebrity has been given such affection from fans. I read somewhere that John Wilkinson said "I loved him then, and I love him now. Some things will never change". and "A day without Elvis music is a day wasted".
Loved this story. You did a great job presenting it. So what if some things don't match up to what some people think. We get the idea of the story. GREAT JOB !!!
I met John in person 1 & I told him ! Elvis would b my first choice ! N u John ! would b my second choice ! We laughed ! He was a real nice man 2 ! xx ooo !
Other people have commented that about Chief. That is how John always told the story. Was there really a Chief, or was John remembering wrong? I am now very intrigued.
@@MMorbidGood day! I read in an Elvis Australia article enumerating all members of Memphis Mafia. There was a man named Ray "Chief" Sitton mentioned there. He was a fan of Elvis who was always at the gate of Graceland in the early 60's. One time, he asked the early Memphis Mafia members if he could go inside the mansion to talk to Elvis. He was a huge man and Elvis recognized him being always at the gate and calling him chief. It was said that Elvis called every men he didnt know as Chief. From then on, he was hired as a body and gofer. Marty Lacker acknowledged him as one of early Elvis entourage. Thank you.
@@MMorbidYou're welcome. You might also be interested to know that there's also a TCB band member who met Elvis in mid 1955 when he was 17 & Elvis was 20. He was the late Ronnie Tutt (Elvis drummer). The diferrence between him & John Wilkinson is that Ronnie was not an Elvis fan unlike John. In fact, Ronnie said that he didnt have a high opinion of Elvis that time. Heres what happened according to him in Texas in the North Side Jamboree, the Texas equivalent of Louisiana Hayride: Ronnie was a band member that time of an unknown band and Elvis was also there. He wasnt a big star yet according to Ronnie. Elvis broke the strings of his guitar so he borrowed Ronnie's band guitar. Elvis trashed their guitar according to Ronnie. Besides Ronnie became jealous of Elvis because his girlfriend kept on looking at Elvis. When he became Elvis' drummer in 1969, Ronnie told Elvis about this story and Elvis laughed and said it's hilarious. They became friends and karate classmate. Thank you.
Awesome. I did not this very cool little story. I consider myself a fan and above average "historian" on Elvis but I'd never heard this story. Thank you
John Wilkinson was the only core bandmember of Elvis who was his fan through & through. Other members such as Ronnie Tutt, Jerry Scheff, Glenn admitted that they were not fans and becoming only a fan when elvis became their boss. Also, John & James Burton. were the only 2 who did not miss a single show of Elvis from 1969 until 1977. John wore the TCB necklace from 1969 until John's death in 2013, removing only 5 times when he was hospitalized and for cleaning purposes. He was very loyal to Elvis. RIP John.
Thanks for the information! The part of the story where he hung up on Elvis because he thought his friends were teasing him tickled me so much. This is probably my favorite story I’ve researched. Thanks for watching and for commenting.
@@MMorbid I love your presentation very much. Another info I learned is that John was the only bandmember who had a documented interview when Elvis was still ALIVE. Said interview by a British DJ was in Sept. 1972 where he mentioned Elvis ' generosity. John said that his mother was hospitalized for a mild sickness and Elvis sent flowers with notes on it. Elvis even paid for her hospital bill when in fact John's family can afford to pay it.
Thank you, I corrected it in writing on the screen because I knew I said it wrong. I do not formally script anything so occasionally things come out of my brain wrong. I wasn’t very familiar with that song but I really like it. I much prefer Elvis’s later music.
Mom told me when she was a kid that Elvis, Jerry Lee, Fats Domino, and other stars of the era appeared in the local places around here. Within the last few years a picture of Elvis at a place in Gobler, MO. has appeared. Gobler is just a few miles up the road from me and is now nothing more than a few houses and a post office.
I admire your excellent research ability, Ms. Madam. I read an article on the 1st death anniv. of John Wilkinson in Jan. 2014 and in that article, a picture of John's tombstone was featured with the name and date of birth of his wife already there. Isnt it morbid to put the name of the spouse who is still alive? John's wife of 30 yrs., Terry, died in 2017 and the article was written in 2014. It was also unfortunate that they were childless thus, John had no descendant. John was also an only child. Too bad! RIP Mr. & Mrs John Wilkinson.
I am NOT finding fault with your terrific piece, I'm only adding a tidbit of info. I'm an amateur Elvis historian. I only know of one "Chief" in Elvis' life. James Wetherington, legendary bass singer of Elvis' favorite gospel group, The Statesmen, was known far & wide as 'The Big Chief'. Elvis adored him. He too, like the 'chief' in your story, was a very large man. In no way am I challenging or doubting your facts; in fact, if further info surfaces on that mystery Native American in your story, please add it to your above typed intro. Thank you again for all your hard work and for your superb presentation!
Thanks for the information! I couldn’t find a “Chief” at all. The name comes directly from interviews with John himself and it’s very possible he is simply remembering wrong. I have found other errors in his story, and most likely it’s simply from the unreliable nature of memory. I corrected those errors when I found them and when something couldn’t be verified his version was used. I am so glad you liked this. I would love to know who this mysterious man was but we may never know for sure. If you find out please let me know!
@taylordavis6620 Good day! The "Chief" that the TCB band member John Wilkinson was referring to was mentioned in Elvis Memphis Mafia Wikipedia as Ray Sitton. Details are featured in Elvis Australia. He was a fan of Elvis who was always present at the Graceland gate in the early 60s. As he was a huge man, he caught the attention of Elvis and was called Chief by Elvis since E called every men he didnt know as Chief. One day, Ray Sitton asked an Elvis mafia to let him go inside the mansion to talk to Elvis. His request was granted and was hired as a bodyguard and gofer of Elvis. He was even acknowledged by Marty Lacker as one of E's early aides. Thank you.
I lived in Burbank for a few years in the 70's....one day I went into a KFC and lo and behold, there was James Burton buying 4 or 5 box lunches to take with him. His shiny red, Caddy convertible was shining in the California sun, pretty as can be. Another time I stopped by a guitar shop in Hollywood and John Wilkerson's guitar was there on the floor. A black Gibson case with his name stenciled in white letters. I figured he had sold it, traded it in or taken it for adjustment or repairs. Never thought to ask.
Awesome, there’s a guy here who has his car. It was originally Wilkinson’s parents car so it is a 1950s model. I’ve thought about contacting him about featuring it. BTW this is one of my favorite episodes, what a wonderful story.
The only thing is Parker was not involved with Elvis, then John Wilkinson was nine, and there were no films or photos of this concert, the ones you show were of the luisiana hayride where John first saw Elvis perform from clips shown on tv, still no Parker your believing the Elvis film colonel Parker didn't come into the picture till Elvis was on the Hank snow line up. Elvis had established himself way before Parker was in the scene, the latest Documentory has a lot of lies in it, Elvis was and always was his own man except when the colnel signed those film contracts. But thanks anyway.
John said he was 9. He was actually 10. I said 11 based on the year he was born but he had a birthday a month or so after the concert, which I said in the description. Elvis signed with Tom Parker March 26, 1956 which is clearly before this concert. I fact checked much of what John said and he was often incorrect with certain facts probably because of faulty memory. Parker was definitely at the concert and told people to find Elvis at the movies. Thanks for watching though.
@@richardbruske908 the fact remains Elvis signed his contract with the Colonel two months before this concert in May. John was born July 7, 1945 making him ten years and ten months old in May 1956. Calendars don’t lie. It’s okay to fact check oral histories. If someone remembers wrong it is okay, it’s quite normal. Human memory is generally terrible. I fact check the accounts of everyone I research. To not do so would be irresponsible.
Elvis signed his contract with colnel Tom just before he left his luisiana hayride. The contract he had with the luisiana Hayride was bought out by Parker, just after he signed Elvis, John lived in shreveport alabama, and as John said Parker was not his manager when they met.
I already knew the story, but your presentation is one of the finest things I've ever seen on You Tube. I won't follow your darker stuff, but I'll jump all over pieces like this. Thank you very much.
Wow, thank you! If you have suggestions about more stories like this please share them. I would love some ideas.
This was wonderful! Never knew this. Elvis was a loyal, humble,generous soul, who never forgot where he came from! I loved this! Thank u so much! TCB ⚡🌹❤
Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I love this channel, btw! It seems to be as random as my interests are lol. I came here for Bonnie and Clyde, stayed for Elvis…and I’m just getting started.
Elvis was obviously a complicated person…his life was mired by addiction and depressive episodes, all of which played out publicly because he was ELVIS. But every person who was close to him in life all described him as the most selfless individual they’d ever known. I also love how no matter what, Elvis always took care of his circle of people. There’s a famous story of a kid working within his inner circle who had stolen or misused funds to the tune of several tens of thousands of dollars. Elvis had to fire him…but not only did Elvis forgive him on the spot, he actually gave several thousand more dollars to the guy’s family, as that was the reason the guy had given for having stolen the money in the first place. And there are hundreds of similar stories out there about Elvis and his good character. Now…was he always the best human being? Hell no, lol. But to be as massive and as rich as he was and still be described by the people who knew him best, the people who saw every side of him, is remarkable, I think.
I’ve gone down the rabbit hole watching everything that I can find on Elvis and those that surrounded him. For most of his years it was nonstop silly fun inspired on a whim. I enjoy those stories the most. Though your points are correct, I understand that the good outweighed the bad for most of his short years.
Well written.
This is the truth of the incredible human being, the empathy and faith coupled with the man lived by his word, public and private.
We still love him ☺️
Great story. Never heard this before, although I'm not much of an Elvis historian or fan for that matter, it's nice to know he was a genuinely nice person.
I've been an Elvis fan my entire 57 years of life, lol. I was baptized on Elvis's music. My Dad was a fan also. In 1973, my Dad and I were in Vegas and saw Elvis perform. It only sealed my love of everything he did. As I got older, when Moody Blue came out during Elvis's last year....it became the nickname my Dad called me. Yes, I was a moody pre-teen, lol! Till his dying day it's what my Dad called me. Tears are streaming. Gotta go!
I love this Elvis story, if it weren’t true I wouldn’t believe it. He was such a giving person. I’m glad this touched you. Hugs
I just finished reading what your dad used to call you in your teen years. About that song Elvis sang called moody blue. Thatbis my last name moody, funny when I meet peo0le I tell them my name, an then I say and I get that way sometimes. Then they just laugh an say yeah. I loved listening to Elvis sing that song to. Elvis left a lasting good impression an feeling on you or anyone. I know he will never be forgotten, I was in
24 years old when it came on the news at my mom an dad's house that Elvis presley had past away. My mom said o my goodness. I could tell she was saddened to hear that.when I was 17 years old in the 70's Elvis plane the Lisa Marie flew over the house in my neighbor hood. That was in the state of oklahoma.I will never forget that. Yes, I love all his music. Yes, he is missed by us all, but I believe he is singing in the heavenly band. And has found the peace he was always longing for. In our hearts for ever Elvis will always live. Follow Jesus an one day we will all meet. Sending much love to all.❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊
From this Kind of Story s are thousands out there. Elvis was One of a Kind. Out of this rabbit hole you only come out as a big elvis Fan.
I have an episode about his childhood coming out next Wednesday. You should come back for that. I have become a big admirer of Elvis as I have researched his life. I have always known his music but the man himself is far more interesting than I could have imagined. Humble, kind, and generous, this is the side of Elvis that was absent from the recent movie. He had problems of course, but there was more to Elvis than his problems.
Thank you for this special story!
Today is the 11th death anniv. of John Wilkinson. Rest in peace John .
Elvis simply had a fantastic Memory!
@Simon-zy6tp
Yes, Elvis had a photographic memory. During band introductions, he never forgot the city & state his bandmembers were from. He also remembered the names of all his back up singers.
@@conietan he remembered Even Fans when they stood inftont of graceland…if they were Not there he asked Fans is everything is okay. If Not he Helped them. He goes so far that he went to their homes and stood in front of their Gates…He read many Books and People who he talked to ,about the Books ,told That he could remember all details out of That Books. His mind was always active and searching for possibilities for doing Good Things to People. He was the One
@@Simon-80
I agree with you 100%. That is why many people love Elvis.
@@conietan Yes I love him - For me he has it all. I´t not only the music, he has the personality, that southern charm thing. He shines out of millions and billions. Since i was 5 i have two classes of vip´s. On the one hand there is ELVIS and on the other hand there are OTHERS. He is the only one the more i know of, the more i like. Even the Problems he had increased the love i have for this man. (Please read between the lines - English ist not my native speek) - So great that so many fans like you and me can get in touch with each other, because of man who is gone for more than 45 Years.
@@Simon-80
I am amazed of the love that Elvis receives from his numerous fans worlwide. They visit him twice a year, for his birthday & death anniv. No other celebrity has been given such affection from fans. I read somewhere that John Wilkinson said "I loved him then, and I love him now. Some things will never change". and "A day without Elvis music is a day wasted".
Loved this story. You did a great job presenting it. So what if some things don't match up to what some people think. We get the idea of the story. GREAT JOB !!!
I met John in person 1 & I told him ! Elvis would b my first choice ! N u John ! would b my second choice ! We laughed ! He was a real nice man 2 ! xx ooo !
That was brilliant never heard of chief. Love Elvis history thank you brilliant research
Thank you!
Other people have commented that about Chief. That is how John always told the story. Was there really a Chief, or was John remembering wrong? I am now very intrigued.
@@MMorbidGood day! I read in an Elvis Australia article enumerating all members of Memphis Mafia. There was a man named Ray "Chief" Sitton mentioned there. He was a fan of Elvis who was always at the gate of Graceland in the early 60's. One time, he asked the early Memphis Mafia members if he could go inside the mansion to talk to Elvis. He was a huge man and Elvis recognized him being always at the gate and calling him chief. It was said that Elvis called every men he didnt know as Chief. From then on, he was hired as a body and gofer. Marty Lacker acknowledged him as one of early Elvis entourage. Thank you.
@@conietan thank you so much for this information!
@@MMorbidYou're welcome. You might also be interested to know that there's also a TCB band member who met Elvis in mid 1955 when he was 17 & Elvis was 20. He was the late Ronnie Tutt (Elvis drummer). The diferrence between him & John Wilkinson is that Ronnie was not an Elvis fan unlike John. In fact, Ronnie said that he didnt have a high opinion of Elvis that time. Heres what happened according to him in Texas in the North Side Jamboree, the Texas equivalent of Louisiana Hayride: Ronnie was a band member that time of an unknown band and Elvis was also there. He wasnt a big star yet according to Ronnie. Elvis broke the strings of his guitar so he borrowed Ronnie's band guitar. Elvis trashed their guitar according to Ronnie. Besides Ronnie became jealous of Elvis because his girlfriend kept on looking at Elvis. When he became Elvis' drummer in 1969, Ronnie told Elvis about this story and Elvis laughed and said it's hilarious. They became friends and karate classmate. Thank you.
Awesome. I did not this very cool little story. I consider myself a fan and above average "historian" on Elvis but I'd never heard this story. Thank you
John Wilkinson was the only core bandmember of Elvis who was his fan through & through. Other members such as Ronnie Tutt, Jerry Scheff, Glenn admitted that they were not fans and becoming only a fan when elvis became their boss. Also, John & James Burton. were the only 2 who did not miss a single show of Elvis from 1969 until 1977. John wore the TCB necklace from 1969 until John's death in 2013, removing only 5 times when he was hospitalized and for cleaning purposes. He was very loyal to Elvis. RIP John.
Thanks for the information! The part of the story where he hung up on Elvis because he thought his friends were teasing him tickled me so much. This is probably my favorite story I’ve researched. Thanks for watching and for commenting.
@@MMorbid I love your presentation very much. Another info I learned is that John was the only bandmember who had a documented interview when Elvis was still ALIVE. Said interview by a British DJ was in Sept. 1972 where he mentioned Elvis ' generosity. John said that his mother was hospitalized for a mild sickness and Elvis sent flowers with notes on it. Elvis even paid for her hospital bill when in fact John's family can afford to pay it.
John’s song played “Early Morning Rain” for Elvis.
Thank you, I corrected it in writing on the screen because I knew I said it wrong. I do not formally script anything so occasionally things come out of my brain wrong. I wasn’t very familiar with that song but I really like it. I much prefer Elvis’s later music.
Mom told me when she was a kid that Elvis, Jerry Lee, Fats Domino, and other stars of the era appeared in the local places around here. Within the last few years a picture of Elvis at a place in Gobler, MO. has appeared. Gobler is just a few miles up the road from me and is now nothing more than a few houses and a post office.
“That jigglin pelvis” lol 😂
I admire your excellent research ability, Ms. Madam. I read an article on the 1st death anniv. of John Wilkinson in Jan. 2014 and in that article, a picture of John's tombstone was featured with the name and date of birth of his wife already there. Isnt it morbid to put the name of the spouse who is still alive? John's wife of 30 yrs., Terry, died in 2017 and the article was written in 2014. It was also unfortunate that they were childless thus, John had no descendant. John was also an only child. Too bad! RIP Mr. & Mrs John Wilkinson.
I am NOT finding fault with your terrific piece, I'm only adding a tidbit of info. I'm an amateur Elvis historian. I only know of one "Chief" in Elvis' life. James Wetherington, legendary bass singer of Elvis' favorite gospel group, The Statesmen, was known far & wide as 'The Big Chief'. Elvis adored him. He too, like the 'chief' in your story, was a very large man. In no way am I challenging or doubting your facts; in fact, if further info surfaces on that mystery Native American in your story, please add it to your above typed intro. Thank you again for all your hard work and for your superb presentation!
Thanks for the information! I couldn’t find a “Chief” at all. The name comes directly from interviews with John himself and it’s very possible he is simply remembering wrong. I have found other errors in his story, and most likely it’s simply from the unreliable nature of memory. I corrected those errors when I found them and when something couldn’t be verified his version was used. I am so glad you liked this. I would love to know who this mysterious man was but we may never know for sure. If you find out please let me know!
@taylordavis6620 Good day! The "Chief" that the TCB band member John Wilkinson was referring to was mentioned in Elvis Memphis Mafia Wikipedia as Ray Sitton. Details are featured in Elvis Australia. He was a fan of Elvis who was always present at the Graceland gate in the early 60s. As he was a huge man, he caught the attention of Elvis and was called Chief by Elvis since E called every men he didnt know as Chief. One day, Ray Sitton asked an Elvis mafia to let him go inside the mansion to talk to Elvis. His request was granted and was hired as a bodyguard and gofer of Elvis. He was even acknowledged by Marty Lacker as one of E's early aides. Thank you.
I lived in Burbank for a few years in the 70's....one day I went into a KFC and lo and behold, there was James Burton buying 4 or 5 box lunches to take with him. His shiny red, Caddy convertible was shining in the California sun, pretty as can be. Another time I stopped by a guitar shop in Hollywood and John Wilkerson's guitar was there on the floor. A black Gibson case with his name stenciled in white letters. I figured he had sold it, traded it in or taken it for adjustment or repairs. Never thought to ask.
Awesome, there’s a guy here who has his car. It was originally Wilkinson’s parents car so it is a 1950s model. I’ve thought about contacting him about featuring it. BTW this is one of my favorite episodes, what a wonderful story.
Very interesting. Another fact Elvis always called him by the wrong last name Wilkerson.
I noticed that in the clips I used. It was very surprising!
@kathyluty6035
That's true. If you watch the Aloha from Hawaii show, during the band introduction, John smiled when Elvis introduced him as Wilkerson.
@@MMorbidI wonder if that’s just Elvis being the jokester 😂
@@mikeeby8520
Perhaps you're right. Or maybe Elvis could not pronounced 2 successive letter N.
The only thing is Parker was not involved with Elvis, then John Wilkinson was nine, and there were no films or photos of this concert, the ones you show were of the luisiana hayride where John first saw Elvis perform from clips shown on tv, still no Parker your believing the Elvis film colonel Parker didn't come into the picture till Elvis was on the Hank snow line up. Elvis had established himself way before Parker was in the scene, the latest Documentory has a lot of lies in it, Elvis was and always was his own man except when the colnel signed those film contracts. But thanks anyway.
John said he was 9. He was actually 10. I said 11 based on the year he was born but he had a birthday a month or so after the concert, which I said in the description. Elvis signed with Tom Parker March 26, 1956 which is clearly before this concert. I fact checked much of what John said and he was often incorrect with certain facts probably because of faulty memory. Parker was definitely at the concert and told people to find Elvis at the movies. Thanks for watching though.
Parker was there as Hank snows manager, not elvis's. As far as John's age, I believe John,
@@richardbruske908 the fact remains Elvis signed his contract with the Colonel two months before this concert in May. John was born July 7, 1945 making him ten years and ten months old in May 1956. Calendars don’t lie. It’s okay to fact check oral histories. If someone remembers wrong it is okay, it’s quite normal. Human memory is generally terrible. I fact check the accounts of everyone I research. To not do so would be irresponsible.
Elvis signed his contract with colnel Tom just before he left his luisiana hayride. The contract he had with the luisiana Hayride was bought out by Parker, just after he signed Elvis, John lived in shreveport alabama, and as John said Parker was not his manager when they met.
@@richardbruske908 according to the historical timeline John was wrong and so are you.