On January 31st in music history, one significant event took place in 1956 when Elvis Presley made his first television appearance on the CBS program "Stage Show." The 21-year-old rising star performed "Shake, Rattle, and Roll," "Flip, Flop and Fly," and "I Got a Woman" to a captivated audience.
Elvis, who had recently signed with RCA Records, was already gaining popularity with his unique blend of rock 'n' roll, country, and blues. His electrifying performance style, good looks, and charisma made him an instant sensation on the show, which was hosted by big band leaders and siblings Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey.
Dressed in a stylish black suit and white dress shirt, Elvis's energetic performance and signature dance moves, including his famous hip gyrations, caused a stir among the audience and viewers at home. His appearance on "Stage Show" helped catapult him to national stardom and cemented his status as a cultural icon.
This historic television appearance marked the beginning of Elvis's meteoric rise to fame, and he would go on to become one of the most influential and best-selling music artists of all time, earning him the nickname "The King of Rock and Roll." Elvis's impact on popular music and culture continues to be felt decades after his untimely death in 1977.
