8th August 1955, Monday

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[Private Presley]

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Elvis last appearance in Tyler was on August 8, 1955, which was the start of another weeklong area tour booked by Perryman that would also include shows in Henderson, Gladewater, Longview, and Kilgore. D.J. joined them for the first time as a regular member of the band. Scotty and Bill actually convinced Elvis who didn't want to spend the money to add him with his salary coming out of their split. By the first of October, however, they themselves would be put on a salary of $200 a week when they worked and $100 retainer when they didn't. Jim Ed and Maxine's younger sister Bonnie was also now added to their act and they would eventually be known simply as "The Browns."

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