October 21, 1955
An unknown singer was the opening act for Roy Acuff’s three day stint in St. Louis. No one seemed excited about the young Elvis Presley.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
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