Wink Martindale looks back on Elvis's touring schedule in the 1970s. Elvis' first shows outside of Las Vegas since 1961 were the opening shows of the 38th Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The total attendance for his six shows at the Houston Astrodome was an incredible 207,494 people. The Saturday evening show was the largest, attracting an audience of 43,614. The concerts were part of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo that was held between February 27th and March 8th. Elvis' six shows were 27th February through to 1st March with two shows a day. Besides Elvis, there were artists such as Charley Pride, Bobby Goldsboro and the stars of Hee Haw - Buck Owens and Ray Clark.
