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Elvis Presley : Houston Astrodome : February 27, 1970
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The Houston Astrodome was chosen by Colonel Parker to be the first venue for Elvis to perform outside Las Vegas. This was done for several reasons, but none of them was because the place was suitable for a show of the kind Elvis held. 'The Dome' was an enormous hall, built in 1965, the least of its functions being for concerts.
Parker was possibly unsure of Elvis' status in the wider world - performing in Las Vegas was something quite different from performing in venues which could seat far larger audiences. The rodeo show at 'The Dome' always attracted thousands of people no matter what.
After the concluding show Elvis held a press conference for about 100 journalists at Astroworld. He declared that he got a big thrill out of the appearance in 'The Dome'. Elvis checked out of Astroworld wearing a blue Easy Rider-inspired suede jacket and black trousers, taking with him 20 suitcases and 3 guitars - $1.2 million richer than 3 days earlier.
Houston Astrodome was also the first venue to perform outside Las Vegas for 'The Sweet Inspirations'. Myrna Smith - The first time we were set to appear with Elvis outside of Vegas, we were exited. It was in Houston. The people were exceptionally nice to us. Later I found out the promoters had sent word that they were thrilled Elvis was coming, but NOT to bring 'those black girls' with him. Elvis had laid down the law that if we didn't come, HE wasn't coming either.
So when we did the show, I wondered why everybody was so nice to us. None of the guys told us 'cause they didn't want to hurt our feelings. I found out years later that Elvis had stood up for us.
Elvis Presley : Houston Astrodome : February 27, 1970.
Elvis Presley : Houston Astrodome : February 27, 1970.
Elvis Presley : Houston Astrodome : February 27, 1970.
Elvis Presley : Houston Astrodome : February 27, 1970, Evening Show
Elvis Presley : Houston Astrodome : February 27, 1970, Evening Show.
Elvis Presley Backstage Houston Astrodome February 1970 : Date unknown.
Elvis Presley : Houston Astrodome Concerts : February 27, 28 and March 1, 1970
Elvis Presley : Houston Astrodome : February 25, 1970
Elvis Presley : Houston Astrodome : February 27, 1970
Elvis Presley : Houston Astrodome : February 28, 1970
Elvis Presley : Houston Astrodome : March 1, 1970
Elvis Presley : Leaving The Houston Astrodome : March 2, 1970
Elvis Presley Houston Astrodome : March 3, 1974
The Houston Press Conference : February 25, 1970
February 1970
Elvis Presley : Houston Astrodome : February 25, 1970
Elvis Presley : Houston Astrodome : February 27, 1970
Elvis Presley : Houston Astrodome : February 28, 1970
Elvis introducing drummer Bob Lanning at the Astrodome, Houston, February 1970
Elvis Presley, backstage with fans in Las Vegas : February 18, 1970
March
Elvis Presley : Houston Astrodome : March 1, 1970
Elvis Presley : Leaving The Houston Astrodome : March 2, 1970
June
Elvis Presley : Arriving at Studio B : June 4, 1970
Elvis Presley : Studio B Parking Lot : June 5, 1970
August
Elvis Presley : Las Vegas : August 10, 1970
Elvis Presley with fan Yanick Gomez : August 22, 1970
September
Elvis Presley : Phoenix, AZ : September 9, 1970 : First concert tour since since October 1957.
Elvis Presley : Kiel Auditorium, St. Louis, Missouri : September 10, 1970
Elvis Presley : Olympia Arena, Detroit, Michigan : September 11, 1970
Elvis Presley: Convention Centre, Miami, Florida : September 12, 1970
Elvis Presley Mobile Alabama : September 14, 1970
Elvis Presley : September 15, 1970
Elvis in the foyer of Graceland on September 23, 1970
October
Elvis Presley : October 9, 1970 : Elvis buys his first Stutz Blackhawk
Elvis Presley : Attending a Tom Jones show at Caesar's Palace : Mid-October 1970 
Elvis Preslet : Gospel Convention, Ellis Auditorium, October, 1970
November
Elvis Presley Memorial Coliseum, Portland, Oregon : November 11, 1970
Elvis Presley : The Forum Arena, Los Angeles, Ca : November 14, 1970
Elvis Presley on a plane to Denver to collect a police badge : November 17, 1970
Elvis Presley with the daughters of the Denver Police Chief : November 25, 1970
December
George Klein's Wedding in Las Vegas : December 5, 1970
Elvis Presley and President Nixon at the White House : December 21, 1970 [Six pages]
Elvis Presley : Sonny West's Wedding : December 28, 1970
Elvis Presley : Tupelo : December 29, 1970
New Years Eve Party at TJ's : December 31, 1970
DVDs
Elvis: Young Man of the Nation DVD : Elvis' Jaycees appearance 1971
Elvis : That's The Way It Is 2 DVD Set With 12 Never Before Seen Outtake's
CDs
Let's Be Friends : Elvis Presley CD
On Stage: Legacy Edition By Elvis Presley 2 CD Set
Almost In Love CD
Elvis : Back In Memphis : 2 CD FTD Special Edition
Elvis : That's The Way It Is : 2 CD FTD Special Edition
Elvis : Hits Of The 70s : 2 CD FTD Special Edition
Elvis Country (I'm 10,000 Years Old) : 2 CD FTD Special Edition
Love Letters From Elvis : 2 CD FTD Special Edition
Polk Salad Annie : Las Vegas 1970 February 15, 1970
One Night in Vegas August 10, 1970
The Wonder Of You August 13, 1970
Walk A Mile In My Shoes : The Essential 70's Masters 5CD
Elvis : Stage Rehearsal : Elvis Presley FTD CD
Books
The Elvis Files Vol. 5, 1969-1970
Elvis : The King Of Las Vegas : Hardcover Book : 360 pages, with 1300 pictures
Elvis : The Concert Years 1969-1977 Book
Elvis Concerts : Elvis Presley Book from JAT Publishing
Elvis The Documentaries
Elvis : Photographs & Memories
Elvis : For The First Time Ever Elvis Book
America The Beautiful : Elvis Book with Free Promo CD
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