The magistrate agreed to list the case for a further hearing. Originally from the townland of Stranakelly near Shillelagh, Co Wicklow, Presley, a farmer, claimed he had been assaulted by a group of men in neighbouring Co Carlow. The document, from 1775, will be auctioned in a Dublin saleroom on May 14th, concerns legal proceedings brought by William Presley, the singer’s great-great-great-great-grandfather. An 18th-century court document, proving Elvis’ Irish ties, apparently shows that his ancestor fled Leinster’s mean streets “in great dread” for a quieter life in America. What a Sunday night!"Ĭlick here to Inland Empire for the articleĮlvis Presley’s Irish roots proven by legal document: Once again it seems the Irish are searching for their own Elvis connection. Bedlam broke out among the thousands of fans.Īfter about 90 minutes, despite fans calling for more, Elvis left the auditorium for the San Bernardino Hilton, about $60,000 richer. The crowd responded as if seeing him for the first time. His band and entourage the Sweet Inspirations, legendary guitar hero James Burton provided a full sound that could not be duplicated by the typical four-man rock act. Elvis was live in San Berdoo! Old ladies screamed. He ripped through concert standards such as “Polk Salad Annie,” crooned to crowd favorite “Can’t Help Falling In Love,” and did a couple of religious numbers with the gospel group J.D. Elvis' voice and physique were in A-plus form. "Though his show was typical of his Vegas show that he performed at the International Hotel, it didn’t matter to his loyal subjects. Sadly the front cover photo is 15 years out-of-date! They feature an article about Elvis Presley in 1972 when he rocked out the swing auditorium in San Bernardino. 'Inland Empire' magazine Elvis Cover: As part of Inland Empire Magazine’s 40th anniversary this year, they are looking back at notable events that rocked the region.
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