In the earliest stages of Elvis Presley’s music career, he decided to record two songs for his mother. This decision wound up changing his life. Marion Keisker, who was working at Sun Records, found Elvis’ voice bewitching. She urged her boss, Sam Phillips, to listen to his recording. While Phillips would later receive much credit as the man who discovered Elvis Presley, Elvis never forgot what Keisker did for him.
Elvis Presley was always thankful to the woman who helped start his career
In 1954, Elvis walked into Sun Records with the intention of recording two songs for his mother. Keisker was working that day and was struck by Elvis’ voice. She taped him to show to her boss, Phillips, when he came to work. Though Phillips wasn’t as sold on Elvis, he decided to bring him in for a few studio sessions.
This eventually led to Elvis becoming...
Elvis Presley was always thankful to the woman who helped start his career
In 1954, Elvis walked into Sun Records with the intention of recording two songs for his mother. Keisker was working that day and was struck by Elvis’ voice. She taped him to show to her boss, Phillips, when he came to work. Though Phillips wasn’t as sold on Elvis, he decided to bring him in for a few studio sessions.
This eventually led to Elvis becoming...
- 1/30/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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