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Mobsters, golf carts and glitter: A brief history of Las Vegas concert residencies

Who says Las Vegas is where entertainers go to retire? Sarah Feldberg, the former editor of Las Vegas Weekly, tells us how the Las Vegas residency got its start and who made these concerts cool again.
Elvis, Liberace, Celine Dion and Lady Gaga. (All Getty Images )

Who says Las Vegas is where entertainers go to retire? Sarah Feldberg, the former editor of Las Vegas Weekly, walks us through a brief history of the Las Vegas concert residency. She tells us who got this trend started and who has ushered us into a second heyday.

Produced by Vanessa Greco


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