April 30th in Elvis History

It's April 30th, and on this day in 1964, Elvis met Larry Geller for the first time. Geller, who had replaced Elvis’s regular hairdresser, would go on to become one of Elvis’s closest friends and spiritual advisors. During their initial meeting, Elvis expressed his deep interest in spiritual matters, saying, “There’s got to be a reason why I was chosen to be Elvis Presley.” This conversation sparked a bond that would shape much of Elvis’s personal life and spiritual journey. That day, Elvis convinced Geller to quit his job and work for him, also asking him to bring spiritual books to the recording studio the next day. This moment marked the beginning of a significant and lasting relationship in Elvis's life beyond his show business circle.