NOTES: 1950s -60s Rock-n-Roll

--in 1956 a contract was signed giving Parker 25% of Elvis’ earnings (by 1973 it was 50%)--RCA purchased Elvis for an outstanding $35,000 --acquired the back up band the Jordanaires--Presley got $5,000 & bought his mama a pink Caddy--by 1958 Elvis was earning over $2 million ................
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