Elvis provided a' job' as cover for an agent
From 1974 to 1976 Elvis provided a' job' as cover for an agent for the Department Of Treasury's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms.
'During the period of 1974 through 1976, Mr. Presley provided one of our undercover (narcotics) agents, who was a musician, a job cover. Mr. Presley confirmed to anyone inquiring that the agent / musician was a member of one of his traveling bands. Although Mr. Presley was not actively involved in any of the investigations, his assistance in this regard made it possible for our agent to develop a number of quality investigations'.
Elvis was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms by the Regional Director of BATF in 1976. This certificate can be seen on display in the Trophy Room of Graceland.
Department Of Treasury's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco
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Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD
Never before have we seen an Elvis Presley concert from the 1950's with sound. Until Now! The DVD Contains recently discovered unreleased film of Elvis performing 6 songs, including Heartbreak Hotel and Don't Be Cruel, live in Tupelo Mississippi 1956. Included we see a live performance of the elusive Long Tall Sally seen here for the first time ever. + Plus Bonus DVD Audio.
This is an excellent release no fan should be without it.
The 'parade' footage is good to see as it puts you in the right context with color and b&w footage. The interviews of Elvis' Parents are well worth hearing too. The afternoon show footage is wonderful and electrifying : Here is Elvis in his prime rocking and rolling in front of 11.000 people. Highly recommended.
Tupelo's Own Elvis Presley DVD Video with Sound.
