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Elvis Presley · 1969

Elvis Presley

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

August 18, 1969Concert⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

Elvis Presley performed at the International Hotel in Las Vegas in an evening Dinner Show at 8:15 p.m., followed by a Midnight Show. Both performances were attended by approximately 2,200 people. For the Dinner Show he wore a black herringbone suit with red pleats, and for the Midnight Show a black herringbone suit with blue pleats.

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