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A Brief History Of Belts

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As said before the “Red Macramé Belt” was also used on the 1970 “Metal Eye”. Personally I like this combination more than with the original belt. It gives the suit more balls. This “Red Macramé Belt” would make a comeback during the August/September 1972 engagement, in combination with several two-pieces.

Three times the “Metal Eye”. On the picture left with the original “Metal Eye Belt” the way Elvis wore it during the dinner show on August 14^th, 1970. Second picture with the same belt but with a blue scarf (Las Vegas September 1970). On the third picture with red scarf and the “Red Macramé Belt” during the evening performance in Tampa, Florida on September 13, 1970.

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At the end of the year 1970, a new routine started with the introduction of the “Gold Attendance Belt”. Elvis received this belt in 1969 for breaking all attendance records.

August 1969 (probably after his closing show): Elvis received the “Gold Attendance Belt” from the president of the International Hotel, Alex Shoofy

The belt was stored for a while but at the end of 1970 Elvis developed the habit of wearing it during private meetings such as the wedding party of George Klein.
Elvis also wore the “Gold Attendance Belt” on meeting President Nixon on December 21^st, 1970.

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