Sunday, October 17, 2004
50 years later, Elvis returns
From the Shreveport Times
The debut of a larger-than-life bronze statue of Elvis Presley in front of Municipal Auditorium drew rave reviews Friday, much like the king's first performance at the Louisiana Hayride drew 50 years ago today.
Today marks the anniversary of what some call Elvis' official kickoff into the whirlwind of musical and universal stardom. The occasion will be celebrated tonight with a concert at the Municipal featuring former Elvis band members, backup singers and musical icons. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
On Friday, attention was focused on the sidewalk in front of Municipal Auditorium where Houston artist, sculptor and former Shreveport native Eric Kaposta officially unveiled a nearly 8-foot-tall, 1,000-pound Elvis that will front the building at 705 Elvis Presley Ave.
Elvis performed at Municipal Auditorium from 1954 to 1956. Felton Pruett, who played steel guitar for 16 years at the Louisiana Hayride, was among those attending Friday's unveiling. "Elvis told me once, 'I don't need no steel guitar.' I looked at him and I said, 'You're right,'" Pruett said.
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Shreveport Times
The debut of a larger-than-life bronze statue of Elvis Presley in front of Municipal Auditorium drew rave reviews Friday, much like the king's first performance at the Louisiana Hayride drew 50 years ago today.
Today marks the anniversary of what some call Elvis' official kickoff into the whirlwind of musical and universal stardom. The occasion will be celebrated tonight with a concert at the Municipal featuring former Elvis band members, backup singers and musical icons. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
On Friday, attention was focused on the sidewalk in front of Municipal Auditorium where Houston artist, sculptor and former Shreveport native Eric Kaposta officially unveiled a nearly 8-foot-tall, 1,000-pound Elvis that will front the building at 705 Elvis Presley Ave.
Elvis performed at Municipal Auditorium from 1954 to 1956. Felton Pruett, who played steel guitar for 16 years at the Louisiana Hayride, was among those attending Friday's unveiling. "Elvis told me once, 'I don't need no steel guitar.' I looked at him and I said, 'You're right,'" Pruett said.
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Shreveport Times
# posted by Dave Sichak @ 11:48 PM 
