When Elvis Presley was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1958, three female fans sent a letter to President Dwight Eisenhower asking him to not cut the young rocker’s hair.
Whether the President received the letter is unknown, but the future King of Rock-n-Roll did have his locks cut at Camp Chaffee on March 25, 1958.
The letters and other National Archives materials related to Elvis’ Army years will be presented to the Chaffee Barbershop Museum at Chaffee Crossing on Thursday, and the 53rd anniversary of the haircut heard ‘round the world will be held Friday at the museum.
During a presentation held at 3 p.m. Thursday (Mar. 24), Bryan McGraw from the National Archives’ St. Louis Records Center and U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Rogers, will transfer the letter from the female fans and will transfer the care of digital copies of Presley’s army records, over 100 pages total, for eventual display at the Chaffee Barbershop Museum.
“These gifts from the National Archive represent the depth of national affection for Elvis Presley and emphasize the important role of the Chaffee Barbershop Museum in preserving that history. We are very proud to receive these records as a testament
to our mission to keep this history alive for future generations,” Chaffee Crossing Executive Director Ivy Owen said in a statement.
The museum will transform the next day into an event free and open to the public that celebrates the Elvis haircut. The list of events include:
• Elvis karaoke;
• An Elvis “Look-Alike” contest and a poodle skirt contest;
• Members of the Fort Smith Antique Automobile Club will have a dozen or more of their cars on display;
• The first 100 visitors to sign up for the museum‟s email list will receive a special Elvis prize;
• Jimmy Don Peterson, son of the barber who cut Elvis‟ long locks, will be present to give free, first come, first served G.I. buzz cuts. The “enlistees” will form a line Army-style while waiting for their 1950‟s military haircut. After their haircuts, the “customers” will receive a special postcard and have their photo taken with Peterson to commemorate the event; and,
• Elvis tribute artist Jerry Page will be in character as Elvis on March 25, 1958. A stage will be set up on the lawn of the museum to welcome visitors who want to dance.
The Chaffee Barbershop Museum is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Elvis Presley, Memphis and Pop Culture
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Barry Manilow & Elvis Share Residency Record In Las Vegas
Barry Manilow and Elvis Presley are now tied for the seven year residency record which Elvis solely held all these years. Manilow celebrates his first anniversary of shows at the Paris this weekend. He formerly was playing at Elvis' old stomping ground, The Las Vegas Hilton for five years. Barry is hoping to do better with the string of consecutive years of Las Vegas performances. His two-year Paris contract is up renewal in the next few months, and hotel execs and he are hoping to renew for another two. Barry is said to be very happy and content in Las Vegas.
Elvis & UFOS
E! Online reports that ex-Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar discussed in his recent book how he was abducted by aliens near Fontana, Calif.. Hagar claimed that the aliens "downloaded" information from his brain to see what all he knew. Hagar claims that there was a mysterious spaceship with two creatures inside of it, and they connected to his brain using some sort of wireless connection. Although Hagar does not remember details of the incident, he insists it was real because it was daylight and not a dream.
Female First reports that Elvis Presley told his friend Larry Geller, who later became his spiritual mentor, that he had encountered aliens when he was 8. Presley explained that he was contacted by two aliens telepathically and they showed him his future, including how he would become famous one day. Another time Presley encountered aliens was when he was in his famous Graceland house; he experienced lights turning on and off for no reason. These lights were in the field behind his house and they were moving in various directions for quite a while.
The 'Suspicious Minds' singer is said to have made several sightings of UFOs during his life, with his interest sparked by an unusual sighting made by his father, Vernon, on the day he was born, January 8, 1935.
The singer's hairstylist and friend, Larry Geller, explained: "His father told us he'd gone out to have a cigarette at 2am during the delivery and when he looked up into the skies above their little shack, he saw the strangest blue light. He knew right then and there that something special was happening."
Author Michael C. Luckman - who wrote a book, 'Alien Rock: The Rock 'N' Roll Extraterrestrial Connection', about musicians who have had contact with otherworldly beings - believes Elvis was later visited by aliens when he was a child.
Contacted telepathically by two alien beings when he was eight years old, who gave him a glimpse into his famous future, although he had no idea what it all meant at the timeHe claims the singer was "contacted telepathically by two alien beings when he was eight years old," who gave him a glimpse into his famous future, although he "had no idea what it all meant at the time".
Larry - who eventually became Elvis' 'spiritual mentor' - confirmed he had extraterrestrial experiences while he was with the singer, who was dubbed the King of Rock N Roll.
Recounting a time they had been driving through the desert and saw unusual lights, he told AOL News: "They were moving far too quickly to be airplanes, so we just chalked it up to UFOs.
"Another time, we were walking through his Graceland home and noticed odd lights in a field moving back and forth.
"Elvis was a deeply spiritual person and was very interested in the metaphysical. He had an eclectic outlook on things. Although he never had any major alien experiences, he was certainly a believer
"He had his feet on the ground, but his head in the heavens."
Yahoo
Female First reports that Elvis Presley told his friend Larry Geller, who later became his spiritual mentor, that he had encountered aliens when he was 8. Presley explained that he was contacted by two aliens telepathically and they showed him his future, including how he would become famous one day. Another time Presley encountered aliens was when he was in his famous Graceland house; he experienced lights turning on and off for no reason. These lights were in the field behind his house and they were moving in various directions for quite a while.
The 'Suspicious Minds' singer is said to have made several sightings of UFOs during his life, with his interest sparked by an unusual sighting made by his father, Vernon, on the day he was born, January 8, 1935.
The singer's hairstylist and friend, Larry Geller, explained: "His father told us he'd gone out to have a cigarette at 2am during the delivery and when he looked up into the skies above their little shack, he saw the strangest blue light. He knew right then and there that something special was happening."
Author Michael C. Luckman - who wrote a book, 'Alien Rock: The Rock 'N' Roll Extraterrestrial Connection', about musicians who have had contact with otherworldly beings - believes Elvis was later visited by aliens when he was a child.
Contacted telepathically by two alien beings when he was eight years old, who gave him a glimpse into his famous future, although he had no idea what it all meant at the timeHe claims the singer was "contacted telepathically by two alien beings when he was eight years old," who gave him a glimpse into his famous future, although he "had no idea what it all meant at the time".
Larry - who eventually became Elvis' 'spiritual mentor' - confirmed he had extraterrestrial experiences while he was with the singer, who was dubbed the King of Rock N Roll.
Recounting a time they had been driving through the desert and saw unusual lights, he told AOL News: "They were moving far too quickly to be airplanes, so we just chalked it up to UFOs.
"Another time, we were walking through his Graceland home and noticed odd lights in a field moving back and forth.
"Elvis was a deeply spiritual person and was very interested in the metaphysical. He had an eclectic outlook on things. Although he never had any major alien experiences, he was certainly a believer
"He had his feet on the ground, but his head in the heavens."
Yahoo
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