The arena where Elvis played

[keke23]

So that's your concert arena, huh?

Not bad. It looks so big in that first pic, like a football dome stadium, but it looks small from the inside pic. Maybe it's an allusion, lol.

I love that pic of him standin in the black suit. He looks stylish, even for today.

I think some of his suits made him look bigger than he actually was, because of the material.

These make him look slim and fit, not fat and bulgy.

Thanks Jay for that info as well!

Someday I'm gonna have to come to Huntsville to visit you and you and Anna can take me, Trey and Justin all around your city.

I wanna see that new town center you were tellin me about in the email. That sounds like fun.

[rocknroll]

Someday I'm gonna have to come to Huntsville to visit you and you and Anna can take me, Trey and Justin all around your city.

Don't do anything I wouldn't do.....but if you do, take some polaroids.

[keke23]

Don't do anything I wouldn't do.....but if you do, take some polaroids.

What the.......

[rocknroll]

What the.......

From "Elvis Meets Nixon".

[ksimms2]

From "Elvis Meets Nixon".

[EP75]

Here are some rare and amazing photos of EP from his Huntsville engagement.

This is the silver Phoenix eagle suit worn in Huntsville for his opening performance on May 30, 1975.














This is the red phoenix eagle suit from Huntsville on May 31, 1975. This is my all time favorite jumpsuit worn by EP

[rocknroll]

He really looked healthy here.

And what the heck are those pink outfits being worn by the TCB Band? Poor guys.

[Diane]

Lol rocknroll, I think maybe the pictures are a bit faded and the actual colour or the guys outfits were originally red.

Diane

[toffe]

Wonderfull pictures!!

[ksimms2]

He really looked healthy here.

And what the heck are those pink outfits being worn by the TCB Band? Poor guys.

I was wondering same thing! lol.....I also read Diane's response - I hope they were orignally red - because otherwise - Elvis sure was getting a good laugh at their expense!

Great pics Jay, thank you for posting these...Elvis looked great in these.

[keke23]

Those pics are wonderful!

I wonder what Elvis would be like, as far as image goes, if he hadn't wore those suits?

I don't think he would be seen as the icon and legend he is today because of the fashion and style he had, if he had worn just plain clothes durin his concerts.

That's what Beyonce said, when she thinks of Vegas, she thinks of Elvis and the flash.

Elvis was definitely lookin sexy in those pics. It's hard to believe how fast he changed.

Btw, that booty is lookin nice in that 1 pic of his backside in the red and white suit, lol.

[Diane]

I have to disagree here. Elvis had enough flash in his incredible voice and looks, he could have done exactly the same if he'd been clothed in rags.

Diane

[EP75]

I have to disagree here. Elvis had enough flash in his incredible voice and looks, he could have done exactly the same if he'd been clothed in rags.

Diane

I know what you mean and I do agree with you. But I think Lakeisha is saying that the jumpsuit look is as iconic as anything when it comes to image. Take away that look and you have a normal looking man. That was why EP went with the jumpsuits in the first place. Because they were unique and his own style that nobody else had to call theirs.

[Suzan]

I know what you mean and I do agree with you. But I think Lakeisha is saying that the jumpsuit look is as iconic as anything when it comes to image. Take away that look and you have a normal looking man. That was why EP went with the jumpsuits in the first place. Because they were unique and his own style that nobody else had to call theirs.

Though I get what your saying w/the jumpsuits, I would hardly classify Elvis as a "normal looking man"...he still had presence when he did Vegas in '69 in the black suit...he didn't need the jumpsuits to give him presence onstage or anywhere else. So I have to agree w/Diane's statement totally. But I do agree w/your comment that he wanted something different from everyone else, though soon they to followed suit.

[Suzan]

EP75 do you have any photos you took while you saw him at the arena? That would be very cool to see if you did. Thankie.

[presley31]

I know what you mean and I do agree with you. But I think Lakeisha is saying that the jumpsuit look is as iconic as anything when it comes to image. Take away that look and you have a normal looking man. That was why EP went with the jumpsuits in the first place. Because they were unique and his own style that nobody else had to call theirs.

yep l agree