Riding with the King

Elvis Presley, seen with Mary Kathleen Selph, a dancer and singer at The Whirlaway Club, epitomized cool riding through Memphis on his 1971 Harley-Davidson FLH Electra-Glide in 1972. Frozen by a Commercial Appeal photographer, their moment reflects a lesser-known aspect of the “King of Rock and Roll’s” life.

While their relationship wasn’t widely publicized, the duo dated briefly through the 1972 summer, but their union was cut short by an automobile accident that took Mary’s life at 20. This image goes beyond a simple ride; it’s a snapshot of Elvis’s lifestyle, where music, passion, and the open road merged, encapsulating his spirit in his beloved Memphis.