Acton Gazette, December 15, 1977: Difference between revisions
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Inventor Hugh Maclean, who works at the factory, remembers a night three years ago when he gave Elvis a fiver and a bottle of strong stuff to play for him at a private party. | Inventor Hugh Maclean, who works at the factory, remembers a night three years ago when he gave Elvis a fiver and a bottle of strong stuff to play for him at a private party. | ||
Mac had just designed a pair of shoes with flashing lights in the | Mac had just designed a pair of shoes with flashing lights in the toes, and the party was for the young lady who modelled them. | ||
"There were only about seven of us at the party, including Elvis," Mac said. "He played by himself on the acoustic guitar. | "There were only about seven of us at the party, including Elvis," Mac said. "He played by himself on the acoustic guitar. | ||
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Elvis used to rehearse with his band in the factory canteen on Sundays. | Elvis used to rehearse with his band in the factory canteen on Sundays. | ||
"He was a loner in work," said Mac. "Every time I saw him | "He was a loner in work," said Mac. "Every time I saw him, he was on his own. He was friendly enough, although he seemed a bit shy. | ||
"He looked just the same as he does now, except that he wore jeans and a denim jacket." | "He looked just the same as he does now, except that he wore jeans and a denim jacket." |