Though he may have resembled one of the most famous musicians of all time, The Honky Tonk Man would be the first person to tell you that Elvis Presley couldn’t shine his shoes, both in the ring ...

to share the story of the Oildale bar known as Trout's and the honky-tonk's infamous neon sign that disappeared one day in May 2017.

and its sound included a piercing electric guitar, a driving drum beat, and a voice that delivered lyrics about both good times and heartbreak with emotional urgency. It was called honky-tonk.