3. Elvis Presley Once Performed at McSorley’s

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In 1964, after playing Madison Square Garden, the Pelvis came to the old Irish pub for a round. The tale is that Presley had a bit much to drink, and by the light of the coal stove, gave an impromptu performance while standing at a table. Mattie Maher, who has owned the pub since 1977, euphemistically said that Presley had been “overserved” that evening. In addition to Presley, other musicians who enjoyed the bar were Frank Sinatra and the rat pack, Woodie Guthrie and John Lennon.