On This Day: 16 October

1 entry from the rockabilly and rock'n'roll archive, today.

  1. 1954
    Media

    Elvis Presley debuts on the Louisiana Hayride

    Elvis Presley made his debut on the Louisiana Hayride radio show at the Municipal Auditorium in Shreveport, opening with "That's All Right". It earned him a regular Saturday-night slot and a crucial career break after a lukewarm Grand Ole Opry appearance.

    72 years ago

    Elvis Presley debuts on the Louisiana Hayride

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