A 12-Year-Old’s Race to Meet the King of Rock and Roll
Mar 6, 2026
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On this episode of Our American Stories, in the 1970s, spotting Elvis Presley on tour meant crowds, security, and long odds. For one twelve-year-old girl from Colorado, it meant something else entirely: an eight-hour car chase fueled by determination and the hope of catching a glimpse of the King of Rock and Roll. Our American Stories listener Patty shares her story.
