Elvis Presley, Miami, 1956

Elvis Presley arrived in Miami on August 3rd, 1956 and performed at the Olympia, now Gusman Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets were $1.50. Presley played seven sold-out performances over two days. During one of the performances fans had torn his pants to shreds. 1956 was a breakthrough year for Elvis, he had his first session with RCA, when he records Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes and Hound Dog. He also begins shooting his first movie, “Love Me Tender”.Silver Gelatin Print available at additional cost.