Author: Keith Saturn

December 23, 1960 – Elvis Presley

December 23, 1960 – Elvis finishes filming “Wild In The Country” where he plays a troubled young man who overcomes his adversities to go to college to become a writer. This was Elvis’ last dramatic lead role until “Charro!,” and featured ONLY three songs by Elvis. #ROCkabillyHop @ElvisPresley #Elvis #theKing #WildInTheCountry
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December 23, 1935 – Johnny Kidd

December 23, 1935 – Johnny Kidd (of Johnny Kidd & the Pirates) is born Frederick Albert Heath in Willesden, North London, England. Johnny Kidd & the Pirates were an English rock and roll group led by singer/songwriter Johnny Kidd. They scored numerous hit songs from the late 1950s to the early 1960s, including “Shakin’ All Over” and “Please Don’t Touch.” #ROCkabillyHop #HappyBirthday #JohnnyKidd #Pirates #ShakinAllOver #PleaseDontTouch
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December 22, 1962 – The Tornadoes

December 22, 1962 – The Tornadoes started a three-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Telstar’. Produced and written by Joe Meek it was the first major hit from a UK act on the American chart. The record was named after the AT&T communications satellite Telstar, which went into orbit in July 1962. #ROCkabillyHop #telstar
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December 22, 1960 – Elvis Presley

December 22, 1960 – The Elvis movie “Flaming Star” opens nationally to warm reviews, but unlike “GI Blues,” this dramatic film with little singing, does not set the box office on fire. It was #12 for the week. Elvis does however earn recognition from a tribal council for his positive portrayal of a Native American in this racially charged drama. The film is banned in South Africa due to its interracial theme. #ROCkabillyHop @ElvisPresley #Elvis #theKing #FlamingStar
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