In 1936, Memphis built Overton Park Shell for $14,000; 18 years later Elvis played his first paid concert there, and 90 years on the stage is still hosting shows
- A historic open-air stage in Memphis, Tennessee, built for just $14,000 during the Great Depression, is celebrating nine decades of live music with a major series of public concerts.
- The Overton Park Shell, built in 1936 as a Works Progress Administration project, became internationally known 18 years later when 19-year-old Elvis Presley performed his first paid professional show on its stage.
- Today, 90 years after its first performance, the iconic venue remains an active community music centre, hosting dozens of free and ticketed concerts each season.
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- A historic open-air stage in Memphis, Tennessee, built for just $14,000 during the Great Depression, is celebrating nine decades of live music with a major series of public concerts.
- The Overton Park Shell, built in 1936 as a Works Progress Administration project, became internationally known 18 years later when 19-year-old Elvis Presley performed his first paid professional show on its stage.
- Today, 90 years after its first performance, the iconic venue remains an active community music centre, hosting dozens of free and ticketed concerts each season.
Sources: Times of India