Elvis Presley | Houston Astrodome | February 27, 1970

Gold Rolex given to Elvis Presley
Gold Rolex given to Elvis Presley

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.

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 : Houston Astrodome : February 27, 1970, Evening Show.

Elvis Presley Backstage Houston Astrodome February 1970
Elvis Presley Backstage Houston Astrodome February 1970 : Date unknown.

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February 1970

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March

Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley Houston Astrodome | March 1, 1970
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Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley at Easter | March 29, 1970

June

Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley Arriving at Studio B | June 4, 1970
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August

Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley's Las Vegas Contract Agreement
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Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley Las Vegas | August 10, 1970
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September

Elvis Presley Photos Elvis getting off his chartered jet in Phoenix, AZ on September 9, 1970
Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley Phoenix, AZ | September 9, 1970 | First concert tour since since October 1957
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Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley Olympia Arena, Detroit, Michigan | September 11, 1970
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October

Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley October 9, 1970 | Elvis buys his first Stutz Blackhawk
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November

Elvis Presley Photos Elvis Presley Memorial Coliseum, Portland, Oregon | November 11, 1970
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December

Elvis Presley Photos George Klein's Wedding in Las Vegas | December 5, 1970
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