
28/09/2025
There is sound film of these performances available…
On September 27, 1956, Elvis performed two shows in downtown Tupelo, diagonally across from the Tupelo Hardware Store, where Gladys bought the first guitar for Elvis. The shows were part of the Mississippi Alabama Fair and Dairy Show. The day started with a small reception in the presence of the mayor, followed by a parade through the center of the city.
There were a hundred National Guardsmen surrounding the stage to control the crowds of excited fans. 14 year old Wynette Pugh (Tammy Wynette) watched from the front row.
Photo courtesy of Rolling Stone Magazine