We all know that "The King" has been a major influence in music. The reason for today's blog is that I discovered a tidbit in a book by Tim Dorsey. His writing is always wild and mostly features Serge Storms as the main character,but he also includes bits of history on Florida where his books are set.
Tom Petty met Elvis Presly in 1962 on the set of "Follow that Dream"in Ocala FL. Petty's uncle Earl Jernigan owned a film developing business and worked on location shoots when films were being made in the area. After his meeting Elvis he traded in his slingshot for 45RPM records which he listened to the rest of the summer. At the age of 11 Petty began playing the guitar and the rest as they say is history.
Tom Petty met Elvis Presly in 1962 on the set of "Follow that Dream"in Ocala FL. Petty's uncle Earl Jernigan owned a film developing business and worked on location shoots when films were being made in the area. After his meeting Elvis he traded in his slingshot for 45RPM records which he listened to the rest of the summer. At the age of 11 Petty began playing the guitar and the rest as they say is history.
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