October 25, 201014 yr Author 'Elvis Tattoos' and EIN Spotlight: Fans around the globe are inked with Elvis Tattoos. It seems like these days branding Elvis' name, his likeness, "EP" or even the TCB logo is quite a trend for the hardcore fan. Not to mention the odd celebrity here and there - from Robbie Williams and Fred Durst to Pink, Ed Westwick and even Linda Thompson's son Brody Jenner. During my last few visits to Memphis for Elvis Week, I noticed a lot more "Elvis ink" being displayed on fans' arms, legs, backs and even necks! I had my ink done on a trip to New Orleans about 14 years ago. At the time I remember thinking to myself "I love Elvis, I've always loved Elvis and I always will" - so it seemed like the logical thing to do to have his name marked on me forever. EIN's Vice-President Sanja Meegin's search for Elvis tattoos saw images arrive from around the world - from the USA to Poland to New Zealand, UK and Turkey. Elvis is being branded on bodies all around the globe, and displayed proudly as a mark of loyalty and admiration. Click here to check out some of these fan's awesome tattoos http://www.elvisinfonet.com/spotlight_elvis_tattoo.html (Spotlight, Source;SanjaMeegin) I'm a bit of a coward when it comes to tattoos, that's why I don't have any :lol: But some of those tattoos are wicked :dance:
November 1, 201014 yr Author Marty Lacker to get Beale Street Blues Note Honor this Sunday November 7th: It was announced today that Marty Lacker will be honored by receiving a Beale Street Blues Note, the equivalent of a Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star this coming Sunday, Nov 7 at 5pm Also receiving a Blues Note at the same time will be Chips Moman, the acclaimed record producer who produced Elvis' 1969 sessions at American Studios,Memphis. Moman is also noted for producing over 100 other big hit records by a number of major artists. Lacker started his entertainment career in radio in 1957 and a few years later his former high schoolmate, Elvis Presley, asked Marty to work for him. Marty was with and close to Elvis for 20 years and served as his right hand man for a number of years as well as being his Co-Best Man at his wedding. However, it was not really his association with Elvis that has brought this honor to him but his years after leaving Presley's payroll to become a vital part of the Memphis and National Music Industry. In 1967 Lacker started Pepper Records at which time he discovered Rita Coolidge and produced her first couple of hits for her. While at Pepper he also produced some young R&B groups with the help and songs of his close friends Isaac Hayes and David Porter. Shortly after, Lacker was solely responsible for Elvis to return to Memphis to record for the first time in 14 years when Lacker convinced Elvis to record with Chips Moman and his American Studios Rhythm section. resulting in "Suspicious Minds" and "In The Ghetto' as well as other hits. It was a few months after that Moman asked Lacker to run American Studios for him which he did for a couple of years before opening his own company, Mempro,Inc. serving the entire Music Industry.. While at American, Lacker became one of the leaders of the Memphis Music Industry and produced, directed and wrote three highly successful Memphis Music Awards Shows featuring many of the big named artists who recorded in Memphis at the time as well as attended by most of the executives of the national music industry. (News, Source;ElvisInfoNetwork)
November 10, 201014 yr Author Here's a nice article about Jerry Scheff. He seems such a lovely man and every time, I've been lucky enough to see him play, he is always, but always smiling Elvis Presley's Guitarist Sets Up Home Near Berwick http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/elvis1959/jerry-scheff.jpg HE has played to millions around the world as bass player for Elvis Presley and a host of other legends. But now Jerry Scheff has put the rock’n’roll lifestyle to one side to set up home in a small village near Berwick in Northumberland. As one of the world’s most in-demand session musicians, he has played with The Doors, Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello and John Denver, as well as the singer known as the King. But after meeting wife Natalie, he now splits his time between her house in the North and his native California. Jerry first started playing with Elvis for his 1969 comeback special and spent eight years in his backing band until the star’s untimely death. He said: “Before I met Elvis I was not a fan. I didn’t really know many of his early songs, but he said to me ‘Do you know how to play the blues?’ and if there’s one thing I know, it’s how to play the blues.“We worked with other artists but you had to put Elvis first. “If you said you couldn’t make a job and went to work with another artist instead, he would never work with you again. He thought he was very loyal and expected the same in return. We had a lot of respect for each other. “It was very exciting performing onstage with him. We just used to turn up, play for an hour and then be straight off on a flight to the next venue.” On one such trip, Jerry’s journey with the King ended: “The band were on a flight to Bangor, Maine, where we were going to meet Elvis and perform. “A stewardess came back and said we were going to make an early landing. “We touched down at this small airport with no one around and went into an office where we were told to ring Graceland and were told Elvis had died. We got back on the plane and flew back to LA and that was the end, just like that. It was a shock for us all.” In recent years, Jerry has re-united with members of the TCB band that backed Elvis to tour with a show that combines them playing live music with old video footage of the King. He has also played with Roy Orbison, Crowded House and Dionne Warwick. Of his life in the North East, Jerry said: “It is a great life here in the North and the people are really nice. I am still surprised by the reactions of people to Elvis. I think it was the way he performed that captured people. When he sang, it went through his head, his heart and then out in his voice. “It was like he was singing to every individual in the crowd. He had a real connection with people.” Jerry will be speaking about his life with Elvis at an event organised by the Tyne and Wear branch of the Elvis Presley fan club. He will be at the Companions Club on Leazes Park Road in Newcastle on November 20. Tickets cost £20 and are available on the doors which open at 7pm. Source: Journallive / Updated: Nov 9, 2010
November 13, 201014 yr Author Interview with Johnny Tillotson Johnny Tillotson wrote the song, It Keeps Right On A Hurtin' early in 1962 inspired by the terminal illness of his father. He recorded the song himself and it became one of his biggest hits, reaching # 3 in the US pop chart and becoming the first of his records to make the country music charts, where it peaked at # 4. It earned him his first Grammy nomination, for Best Country & Western Recording, and was later recorded by over 100 performers including Elvis Presley in 1969 at his legendary American Sound Studios Sessions http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/interview_...tillotson.shtml ElvisAustralia Elvis Articles, Elvis Interviews November 13, 2010
December 19, 201014 yr Author Springsteen Talks and Sings about Elvis http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/springstee...out_elvis.shtml By: Elvis Australia Source: FECC / Mike C / Dr C December 19, 2010 Elvis Sings In The Movies: His 25 Best Movie Songs http://movies.elvispresley.com.au/elvis_si...vie_songs.shtml By: Tygrrius Source: Elvis Australia December 19, 2010
January 18, 201114 yr Author Elvis Presley : September 1-3, 1956 Recording Sessions. http://www.elvispresleymusic.com.au/pictur...tember_1_3.html Elvis Photos, Elvis Articles, EP January 17, 2011
January 19, 201114 yr Elvis Presley : September 1-3, 1956 Recording Sessions. http://www.elvispresleymusic.com.au/pictur...tember_1_3.html Elvis Photos, Elvis Articles, EP January 17, 2011 Elvis looks gorgeous in that pic :yahoo:
February 8, 201114 yr Author Donnie Sumner Remembers his friend Sherrill Nielsen: Gospel singer Sherrill Nielsen recently passed away after a courageous battle with lung cancer on Friday, December 10th, at the age of 68. For those who may not know, Nielsen was an established anchor in the gospel music world, having been a member of Jake Hess & The Imperials, Hovie Lister & The Statesmen, and The Singing Speer Family. Sherrill Nielsen sang back-up vocals for Elvis beginning in 1973 and Elvis’ record producer, Felton Jarvis, is on record as saying that Elvis considered Nielsen his favourite singer. As a member of Voice, Nielsen remained with Elvis until the end and became a close friend. In concert Elvis would often ask Sherrill to take the spotlight and perform "Walk With Me," "Help Me," "Unchained Melody" and "Spanish Eyes." http://www.elvisinfonet.com/interview_donnie_sumner.html Interview by EIN Contributor Jeremy Roberts. (Interviews, Source;ElvisInfoNetwork)
February 11, 201114 yr Author Jerome "Stump" Monroe EIN Interview: Jerome "Stump" Monroe was the drummer for The Sweet Inspirations, and toured with Elvis from the first 1969 Las Vegas concerts through to the very end in 1977. When regular drummer Ronnie Tutt was ill or absent, 'Stump' stood in as the replacement with the TCB Band three times over those years. 'Stump' Monroe played with Elvis in Philadelphia in 1971, Las Vegas December 1975 and finally in Madison on June 24th 1977. The Madison concert would be Elvis' third last performance, the soundboard of which has just been discovered and released on the box-set The Final Curtain. This means that Stump has finally got to hear the Madison 1977 concert that he played on for the first time in 33 years! Jerome 'Stump' Monroe is a charming, down-to-earth man who despite having played over 1,000 concerts with The Elvis Presley Show considers himself as no one special! http://www.elvisinfonet.com/interview_jero...ump_munroe.html (Interviews, Source,ElvisInfoNetwork)
February 16, 201114 yr Author Some great articles, videos and photos on the Elvis Australia site :yahoo: http://www.elvis.com.au/
March 2, 201114 yr Author Cliff Richard talking about Elvis on Parkinson 1980 Video (9:36) of Cliff Richard talking about Elvis on Parkinson in 1980. Also Sammy Cahn a songwriter and musician is on the show and has some interesting comments and proves to be quite the comedian. Also we have audio of Clif Richard talking about first hearing Heatbreak Hotel and of being inspired by Elvis. http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/cliff_rich...lvis_1980.shtml Video and Audio, Elvis Interviews, Elvis Articles
March 25, 201114 yr Author Elvis USS Arizona Memorial Benefit Show - Golden Anniversary: Fifty years ago today, Elvis Presley helped raise money and directed much-needed attention to the stalled efforts to build the USS Arizona Memorial. In the late 1950s the US Congress authorized the construction of the memorial to honor the crewmembers entombed when the USS Arizona was sunk during an aerial attack by the Japanese that plunged the United States into World War II. The Pacific War Memorial Commission was tasked with raising $500,000 to build the USS Arizona Memorial. Ralph Edwards, host of the hit TV series, "This is Your Life," kicked off the public fundraising efforts on his Dec. 3, 1958 show when he featured Arizona crewmember and Medal of Honor recipient Samuel Fuqua. More than $95,000 was raised. But contributions and attention dwindled over the next couple years, with less than half of the $500,000 raised. Presley's manager, Colonel Tom Parker, read about the stalled efforts in the Los Angeles Examiner. Presley, who was already scheduled to be in the islands to film "Blue Hawaii," agreed to help by performing a benefit concert. It was his last live stage performance for more than eight years. On March 25, 1961, the 26-year-old Presley took the stage to an arena packed with 4,000 frenzied, screaming fans who paid anywhere from $3 to $100 a ticket. Introducing him Rear Admiral Campbell noted, "Our Honored guest tonight is a fine American. He has had many starring roles. In one of these roles, his role as a soldier in the U.S. Army, his performance was outstanding, and it's a great pleasure, to welcome him here, and to present to you... Elvis Presley." Elvis performed 15 songs that night, including 'Heartbreak Hotel', 'Such A Night', 'I Got A Woman', 'I Need Your Love Tonight', 'Don't Be Cruel', 'Are You Lonesome Tonight' and 'Swing Down Sweet Chariot'. He ended the show with a rousing performance of "Hound Dog," which included a slide across the stage on his knees. This was the final night that Elvis would wear his famous gold lame jacket on stage. The concert raised about $54,000, and public and private donations poured in following the show, which received heavy publicity across the country. Hawaii's then-freshman Sen. Daniel Inouye, who today is the most senior member of the Senate, helped secure the final $150,000 to complete the construction during the fall. "Mr. Presley's role is significant because it brought renewed interest in finishing the memorial and undoubtedly had an influence on the citizens of the United States and our government," Daniel Martinez, Pearl Harbor historian said. The USS Arizona Memorial was dedicated the following year on Memorial Day — May 30, 1962. The gleaming, white, open-air structure straddles the Arizona's sunken hull, where 1,177 lives were lost. In all, some 2,400 sailors, Marines and soldiers were killed in the attack on Dec. 7, 1941. Elvis is now being remembered for his contributions as the historic sites at Pearl Harbor enter a new era. Pacific Historic Parks, in partnership with EPE, will start selling Commemorative T-shirts on Friday for $24.95 to commemorate the iconic crooner's historic benefit concert at Pearl Harbor's Bloch Arena on March 25, 1961. Proceeds will support the educational programs at the USS Arizona Memorial and the new $56 million Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. "This is one of many examples we have of Elvis' desire to use his talent to help and honor others," Jack Soden, president and CEO of EPE said, "Especially considering his own military service, we're certain this one was especially significant to Elvis." - Go here to the Official Scotty Moore website for a fascinating and very detailed article on the Hawaii Bloch Arena and the USS Arizona Memorial. Note that the soundtrack to this sensational concert was released on the "Silver box-set" but is scheduled for a future FTD upgraded release http://scottymoore.net/blocharena.html Such A Night’ from the benefit show. 0VXcS_8kShA (News, Source;HawaiiAdvertiser/ElvisInfoNetwork)
April 5, 201114 yr Author James Burton Interview - Rick Nelson & Elvis: An important 25-year milestone passed recently. Singer Rick Nelson perished on December 31st, 1985, in a terrible plane crash in DeKalb, Texas, on the way to a New Year's Eve gig in Dallas. Rick Nelson’s band-members also lost their lives, and Rick was only 45, yet he left behind a legacy that continues to impress and influence to this day. While this interview is primarily about James Burton's earlier career with Ricky Nelson - however both Elvis' and Rick Nelson's paths crossed so many times that Elvis is also a key figure in this story. Go here for this interesting interview by EIN contributor Jeremy Roberts, where James Burton remembers his late friend 25 years on. http://www.elvisinfonet.com/interview_jame...ick_nelson.html (Interviews, Source;JeremyRoberts/Examiner.com)
May 24, 201114 yr Author Interview with 'Aloha From Hawaii' director and producer, Marty Pasetta Video interview with Marty Pasetta, the director and producer of Elvis' Aloha from Hawaii TV special watched by over 1.5 billion people worldwide. Marty reminisces about pitching his ideas for the Elvis Aloha from Hawaii special, the first program to ever be beamed around the world by satellite. Marty actually told Elvis 'You gotta to lose weight' when they met in Las Vegas. Elvis spent the next three months dieting, taking vitamin injections, and rigorously working out with his Memphis karate instructor, Kang Rhee. http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/interview_...y_pasetta.shtml Source – Elvis Australia
July 5, 201114 yr Author History of the black J-200 Gibson Guitar A few days ago, on June 25th, former collector Jim "E" Curtin passed away. As most fans know, Jim was the one who bought a black Gibson J-200 guitar for Elvis. James V Roy researched the history of this very special instrument - which is still in Graceland by the way - and wrote it down on his website. http://scottymoore.net/ep74J200.html Published: July 5th 2011 06:10 PM. Source: Scotty Moore Website / Published by: ElvisMatters
August 8, 201113 yr Author Interview With Curator About Restoring Elvis' Guitar http://www.elvisnews.com/news.aspx/intervi...vis-guita/13426
September 2, 201113 yr Author EIN Spotlight on photographer Alfred Wertheimer http://www.elvisinfonet.com/spotlight_Alfr..._elvis1956.html
September 27, 201113 yr Author EIN interviews John Scheinfeld director of 'Fame & Fortune': The new film 'Fame & Fortune' is based on the book, 'Elvis: Still Taking Care of Business' the biography of Sonny West. Emmy and Grammy nominee John Scheinfeld has been chosen as the film's director. John Scheinfeld has previously written and directed some critically acclaimed films about John Lennon, Harry Nilsson, Beach Boys' Brian Wilson and many others. For Elvis fans this is good news since the film is going to be a serious drama about this extraordinary friendship between two men, rather than the usual disappointing Elvis telemovie. In this exclusive interview EIN's Piers Beagley talks with director John Scheinfeld about the movie, chosing the cast, EPE involvement, creating a worthy cinematic journey and how he is Taking Care of Business! Go Here. http://www.elvisinfonet.com/interview_john_scheinfeld.html (Interviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)
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