13th October 1955, Thursday

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[Private Presley]

A blurb in Amarillo's Globe Sunday news on October 9th, most likely written by reporter Patsy Dinan, read:

King of Western Bop Due Here Thursday

The 20-year-old "king of western bop," Elvis Presley, will appear in person at the Municipal Auditorium at 8 p.m. Thursday.
With him in the show will be Wanda Jackson, Jimmy Newman, Porter Wagoner, Jimmy Day, Johnny Cash and Bobby Lord, all recording artists.
Presley has gained fame through his combination of folk music spiced with a rock 'n roll beat.
A native of Tupelo, Miss. he moved to Memphis, Tenn. with his family when he was 12 years old.
His first real recording work came after the Sun Record Company officials of Memphis heard him and signed him to record "That's All Right" and "Blue Moon of Kentucky."
He began his career with the Louisiana Hayride in Shreveport and has made personal appearances in Texas, Tennessee, Arkansas, Florida and Virginia.
Presley's wardrobe runs to the "cool cat" type of dress rather than western apparel.
Tickets for the show are on sale at Cooper and Melin, Panhandle Radio & TV and Radio station KZIP.

source: http://www.scottymoore.net/amarillo.html