Humes High School - Memphis, TN
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saopaulo1
N 35° 09.527 W 090° 01.996
15S E 770236 N 3894682
Former school of Elvis.
Waymark Code: WM17W9J
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 04/11/2023
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Within two months of graduation, Presley recorded songs at Memphis Recording Service. The following year he recorded at Sun Records, along with Carl Perkins (1932-1998), Johnny Cash (1932-2003), and Jerry Lee Lewis (born 1935). After achieving success, Presley was a frequent donor to the school. For many years, Presley continued his association with other Humes alumni, including George Klein (born 1935), who created and hosted WHBQ-TV's Talent Party, among the first television programs to feature racially-mixed musical groups: Red West (born 1936), who had a long acting career and wrote eight songs that Presley recorded.
Marker Name: Humes High School
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Building
Marker Number: 4E 171
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Tennessee Historical Commission
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