Overton Park Shell

The story

Elvis was so nervous at his first paid concert here that his uncontrollable leg shaking accidentally invented rock 'n' roll's signature moves.

Everything that was here

• 1936–present · still open

  Overton Park ShellAmphitheater

  Elvis was so nervous at his first paid concert here that his uncontrollable leg shaking accidentally invented rock 'n' roll's signature moves.

  See the map in 1937 →
• 1946–2009

  Poplar TunesRecord Store

  The first store to sell an Elvis Presley record was where a young Elvis hid in corners to hear customers' reactions to his music.

  See the map in 1947 →

Nearby history