Elvis Presley - Fair Park Coliseum Lubbock, TX - June 3, 1955

The club/dance hall was actually in the city of Slaton, located in the Southeast part of Lubbock County about 15 miles outside of Lubbock on Highway 84.  It was owned and operated by Lubbock native Ralph Lowe and his family and according to the book Rockin Across Texas by Stanley Oberst, the club booked the best talent that waltzed through West Texas from Bob Wills to Harry James.

The June 3rd show at the Fair Park oliseum featured both Opry and Hayride acts. On the bill with Elvis were Ferlin Huskey, Jim Ed and Maxine Brown and Onie Wheeler.  The Browns and Elvis had shared many dates in Texas and Arkansas. The picture below from June 3, 1955, shows Elvis at the Fair Park Coliseum with Buddy Holly and Bob Montgomery looking on.

Elvis at the coliseum with Buddy Holley and Bob Montgomery looking on - June 3, 1955

- Elvis Presley - Fair Park Coliseum and the Cotton Club Lubbock, TX - October 15, 1955
- Elvis Presley - Fair Park Coliseum, Lubbock, TX - April 10, 1956

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For a full history of the Fair Park Coliseum and the Cotton Club Lubbock, TX see the Official Scotty Moore website page by clicking the above link.

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