I have never been a big Elvis fan but this was very touching. Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.

Awesome!! His was the first LP I bought.

Hey AC360,

I watch the show every night. My first concert was New Addition in the 80's and my second concert was MC HAMMER (his first and second tour). Those were the days of being young and nothing a care in the world. Thinking that everything last forever. Good Times!

Travis

I check your Elvis and raise you The Beatles. My first concert was the Beatles at Shea Stadium in 1965. I was 12.

The voice in your writing is unparalleled and reading through your story allows the reader to visualize exactly what you saw. Very nice! Thanks. Almost 32 years since you had to make that announcement from your sound room in that radio station. Good memories!

Yes....Elvis left the building....another drug addict celebrity...and they continue to this day.

My first concert was a little 400,000 people three day affair in upstate NY in the early 70's. The Band, Allman Bros., and Grateful Dead were the performers. I slept on a bale of hay for two nights, but I did have my toothbrush with me. I will never forget that one
Steve

My first concert was the Rock in Rio in 1985, in Brazil. I was 12 and was sensational.

The Rock in Rio was a festival where many artists performed in 10 days. I was in just 2 days.

In one of the days I watched: Queen, Iron Maiden,
Whitesnake and Pepeu Gomes. This was my favorite days.

The second day was more romantic: George Benson, James Taylor, Al Jarreau and Ivan Lins. And this was the day my favorite of the godmother.

I went with my cousin older. She is my cousin and godmother. She had to convince my mother to permit me to go to the concert. It was difficult but well worth a look! Two unforgettable days of my life!

I don't know why, but this brought a tear to my eye.
Elvis Presley, the name alone, so connected deeply still to fans here and around the world. It's the personal effect he had on people, despite any criticisms of who he was, he is and always will be The King.
Mention the name and he still makes people smile.
My first records were hand me down Elvis Presley records. I fell in mad crush love at the age of 5.
And of course, my mother & father were huge fans and still are, I got his name and I'm a girl.

I am jealous Tom Foreman, but it is just as enjoyable to live the experience with memories like yours and others.

VIVA LAS VEGAS TOM FOREMAN!
XXO♥

My first concert was Shawn Cassidy. I saw him at the Reading Phillies Stadium, in Reading, PA. I think it was 1978 and I was either 8 or 9. I may not remember how old I was, but I defintely remember what I wore. (Must be a girl thing, right Erica) I had on a Shawn Cassidy, t-shirt with autograph as well as jeans with an autographed left back pocket and a baby blue satin baseball jacket with a big picture of him on the back of it all purchased at Sears. I thought I was so cool and he was as well.

First concert? Black Oak Arkansas with Pink Floyd as the back up band in Wichita, KS. The stage was little more than a flat bed truck.

My first concert was the Beatles at Old Comiskey Park in Chicago! It is a vivid memory. I was 13 years old, wore a pink and white dress with a Peter Pan collar and fake red cherries at the throat and my hair was in a tight sausage curl flip. Cannibal and the Headhunters opened for them along with some other bands I don't remember. The stage was on 2nd base and when the Fab Four came out, pandemonium ensued. I never heard a thing!

Very nice story. Thanks for sharing it, Tom.
Elvis was truly a wonder!

my first concert it was my sophomore year 1955-1956 high school
it was elvis
it was chuck berry
it was classic
you had to "be there or be square"
sasha kaplan

First concert, 1967, I was 12 – (Little) Stevie Wonder at Carter Baron theater in DC. Had just recorded "My Cherie Amour" Older brother got me hooked on Motown. (Wilson Pickett & Marvelettes sang at our high school Spring Concert, I know, weird, huh?

Biggest Concert, 1971, I was 15 – Grateful Dead/Allmann Bros.- RFK Stadium – 60,000 plus, all day. Not the last time I saw the Grateful Dead in concert under better circumstances.

Longest Concert, 1973, I was 17, – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Capital Center, Largo, MD, recording a live concert and had to sing "Sweet Judy Blue Eyes" 3 times. Unbelievable.

Most Profound Concert, 1974, came back from freshman year in college, "Joni Mitchell, "Miles of Isles" Merriweather Post Pavilion.

Most Mind Altering Concert, 1982, Laurie Anderson, USA 1-4 Tour, I was freaked out, but then saw her next 3 concert tours from Boston to where I live now, LA.

Greatest Day of Music – 1999 Jazz Fest, New Orleans, Paul Simon, Ziggy Marley, Herbie Hancock, Dr. John, to name a few. Lucky to have an older brother who has now lived in New Orleans for 30 years.

Great Elvis story, I will be making my way to Memphis during my road trip and will be sure to stop at Graceland.

My first concert? 1967, Miami, The Monkees... yes, I know, lame. But wait for it......The opening act? --> Jimi Hendrix!!!!!!!! yeah baby!!
Whatever the reasons for this unlikely pairing, I've always been grateful for this experience.