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Elvis at 21: Kneeling at the Mosque

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October 13, 2010

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Kneeling at the Mosque

Elvis, on his knee in front of the foot lights, sings to his 3000 mostly teenage female fans, who were delighted by his presence and his music. He left them in tears of joy.

Mosque Theater, Richmond, Va.

June 30, 1956


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