This is a story about Elvis Presley & Red West.Red was Elvis's friend from high school that went on to be not only Elvis's bodyguard and a member of the Memphis Mafia but also had a career in acting and songwriting as well.Red was with Elvis on and off for 20 years as his bodyguard but also in his own rite,carved out a nice little career in Hollywood as well.Red also was a songwriter and also used to personally select songs for Elvis to record.Red also married Elvis's secretary Pat in 1961 and they had 2 children together along with 6 grandchildren.Red passed away in 2017 at the age of 81 due to an aortic aneurism. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHsVQzfEBgc

On September 26th 1956 Elvis was honored by his hometown of Tupelo Mississippi for his sudden rise to fame.The day which was held at The Mississippi-Alabama Fair & Dairy, included a parade downtown in his honor, a key to the city and Mayor James Ballard declaring September 26th Elvis Presley Day in Tupelo.This was Elvis's 3rd time performing in his hometown.First was when he was 10 years old winning 5th place in a singing contest,and the other being a performance in 1955 with The Blue Moon Boys(Scotty Moore & Bill Black),before he made it big.Hope you enjoy this video! ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OqD4Ms9MY8