Elvis Presley "Signs First Contract" US Half Dollar Commemorative Coin
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Elvis Presley is rightly called the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. As a real Elvis fan, you love capturing your favorite historic moments from the life of the original American idol. This coin preserves one of your favorite Elvis memories
Mystic has permanently bonded a vibrant image of Elvis to this uncirculated US Half Dollar. The coin features an original photograph of Presley from his estate’s official archives and is officially licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises.
Elvis Signs First Contract
On July 8, 1954. D.J. Dewey Phillips played Elvis’ recording of “That’s All Right” on his radio show. It was an instant hit, garnering the station hundreds of phone calls and telegrams asking for it to be played again and again. Phillips wasn’t the only one with the record – Sun Studios owner Sam Phillips (no relation) had given copies of the record to several local disc jockeys a few days before.
But now that the song was a hit, everyone wanted a piece of Elvis. Sam Phillips grew concerned that D.J.’s and event bookers might take advantage of Elvis, demanding extra money or signing an unfair contract. It was at this time he suggested that Scotty Moore, the band’s guitarist, serve as Elvis’ manager until they could find someone else they all trusted.
Scotty had his lawyer draw up the papers and brought them to Elvis’ house on July 12. Because Elvis was only 19 and still a minor, his parents were also required the sign the contract. According to the contract, Scotty would serve as band leader and booking agent for Elvis, “... a singer of reputation and renown, and possesses bright promises of large success...” It also stipulated that Elvis wasn’t permitted to sign another management contract. Additionally, he couldn’t make any other appearances for another manager or booking agent for one year.
Later that month, promoter and D.J. Bob Neal helped Elvis get his first professional live performance at Overton Park, with Scotty’s approval. That fall, Neal asked Phillips about becoming Elvis’ manager, but Phillips turned him down, citing the contract. However, by the first of the following year, Scotty had terminated their contract. Neal officially took over as Elvis’ manager.
Elvis Presley is rightly called the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. As a real Elvis fan, you love capturing your favorite historic moments from the life of the original American idol. This coin preserves one of your favorite Elvis memories
Mystic has permanently bonded a vibrant image of Elvis to this uncirculated US Half Dollar. The coin features an original photograph of Presley from his estate’s official archives and is officially licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises.
Elvis Signs First Contract
On July 8, 1954. D.J. Dewey Phillips played Elvis’ recording of “That’s All Right” on his radio show. It was an instant hit, garnering the station hundreds of phone calls and telegrams asking for it to be played again and again. Phillips wasn’t the only one with the record – Sun Studios owner Sam Phillips (no relation) had given copies of the record to several local disc jockeys a few days before.
But now that the song was a hit, everyone wanted a piece of Elvis. Sam Phillips grew concerned that D.J.’s and event bookers might take advantage of Elvis, demanding extra money or signing an unfair contract. It was at this time he suggested that Scotty Moore, the band’s guitarist, serve as Elvis’ manager until they could find someone else they all trusted.
Scotty had his lawyer draw up the papers and brought them to Elvis’ house on July 12. Because Elvis was only 19 and still a minor, his parents were also required the sign the contract. According to the contract, Scotty would serve as band leader and booking agent for Elvis, “... a singer of reputation and renown, and possesses bright promises of large success...” It also stipulated that Elvis wasn’t permitted to sign another management contract. Additionally, he couldn’t make any other appearances for another manager or booking agent for one year.
Later that month, promoter and D.J. Bob Neal helped Elvis get his first professional live performance at Overton Park, with Scotty’s approval. That fall, Neal asked Phillips about becoming Elvis’ manager, but Phillips turned him down, citing the contract. However, by the first of the following year, Scotty had terminated their contract. Neal officially took over as Elvis’ manager.