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Elvis Presley gets into a fistfight in 1956...
Elvis Presley gets into a fistfight in 1956...
Item # 720885
October 19, 1956
THE DETROIT NEWS, Oct. 19, 1956
* Early singer Elvis Presley
* When he was only 21 years old
* Fistfight at a service station in Memphis
The top of page 3 has a four column heading: "Elvis Proves He Can Swing, Too" with lead-in: "New Way To Score A Hit" and two related photos. (see images)
Complete with 68 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
AI notes: On October 18, 1956, Elvis Presley was involved in a physical altercation at a Memphis gas station, leading to his arrest. The incident occurred when Presley stopped at a Gulf service station at Gayoso and Second for repairs on his Continental Mark II. As he interacted with fans, the crowd grew, obstructing traffic. Station manager Edd Hopper requested Presley to move his car, but after repeated refusals, tensions escalated, resulting in a brief scuffle between Presley and Hopper. Aubrey Brown, a station employee, was also involved in the altercation. All three were arrested and charged with assault and battery and disorderly conduct. Presley was released on bail, and the charges against him were later dismissed. Hopper and Brown were fined for their involvement.
Category: The 20th Century
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