Founder and lead guitarist of "The Blue Moon Boys," the original backing band of Elvis Presley

(1931-2016) Born in Gadsden, Tennessee. Scotty was in the United States Navy from 1948-1952, lying and entering the service under age! He served in China and Korea. He was the lead guitarist for Elvis Presley from 1954-1968, working with "The King" in the recording studio, movie sound tracks (even appearing on camera in some of the early films), and in his touring band. Scotty was part of the original Sun Studio recordings in 1954 in Memphis, Tennessee. The first song they ever recorded was the Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup tune, "That's All Right (Mamma)" which was the start of the iconic career of Elvis Presley! (I actually was privileged to hold the original microphone Elvis used in those early recordings on one of my visits to Memphis. I was fortunate to be friends with several members of the Presley band and the "Memphis Mafia.") You will see Scotty on all of the various television shows that Elvis appeared on in the 1950's culminating with the spectacular 1968 television show now famously known as "The Comeback Special." Elvis wore his now iconic black leather suit in the live performances in that show. Having gotten out of his movie obligations, Elvis wanted to return to the stage and "The Comeback Special" produced by Steve Binder was the start of his live performances. Elvis never looked or sounded better in that show!

8 x 10, black and white photograph, of Elvis and Scotty performing on one of their television appearances in the 1950's with musical notes background. Seen at the right, but obscured somewhat are legendary drummer D.J. Fontana, and stand up bass player Bill Black, both part of the original "Blue Moon Boys." Signed at the lower right in silver pen, Scotty Moore. Obtained in person. Mint condition. Very desirable Elvis Presley related item.

Music History Trivia:

Rolling Stones' guitarist, and one of its founding members, Keith Richards, said of Scotty Moore: When I heard "Heartbreak Hotel," for the first time, I knew what I wanted to do in life. It was as plain as day. All I wanted to do was to be able to play and sound like the way Scotty Moore did. Everyone wanted to be Elvis, I wanted to be Scotty!