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There Was Another Concert in 1969 That Changed Pop Music
Elvis Presley and Las Vegas shouldn’t have worked together. But they couldn’t help falling in love, and it transformed both forever.
Photo Illustration: Ben Giles; Photos; Getty Images
The summer of ’69 permanently altered the landscape of popular music. A certain concert was so unprecedented, so unforgettable, that it would serve as a touchstone for an entire generation.
No, not Woodstock. Elvis. In Las Vegas.