Gunning Bedford, Sr. (April 7, 1742 â September 30, 1797) was an American lawyer and politician... Gunning Bedford, Sr. (April 7, 1742 â September 30, 1797) was an American lawyer and politician from New Castle, in New Castle County, Delaware. He was an officer in the Continental Army during...
Bill Black, Elvis Presley, Scotty Moore When they first hit the Southern circuit, they were billed as the Hillbilly Cat and the Blue Moon Boys. In July of 1954 Elvis was back in the studio singing âThatâs Alright Mamaâ only now at Phillips suggestion, he has Scotty Moore playing guitar and Bill Black on bass.
Elvis signs his first contract with RCA Records. Colonel Parker negotiates the sale of Elvisâ Sun contract to RCA, which includes his five Sun singles and his unreleased Sun material. The price is an unprecedented $40,000, with a $5,000 bonus for Elvis.