August 29th in Elvis History

It's August twenty-ninth, and on this day in 1974... Elvis Presley incorporated a full-scale karate demonstration into his Las Vegas performance, enlisting longtime friend and bodyguard Red West to join him on stage. This unique addition reflected Elvis's deepening passion for martial arts and his desire to blend his personal interests with his onstage persona. The audience witnessed not just a concert, but a glimpse into the evolving world of the King—where rock and roll met roundhouse kicks.