January 18, 201114 yr Author Ed Bonja In Hospital Ed was taken to the hospital in Germany for a thorough check-up on his longs and doctors decided that it would be best if Ed stays a few days longer. Ed regretfully has to cancel his trip to Norway today, we wish him a quick recovery too! Source: ElvisMatters / Updated: Jan 18, 2011 He's a lovely friendly man. I met him 3 years ago and he signed a print of one of his photos which I have on the wall so get well soon Ed B)
January 18, 201114 yr Author Essential Elvis UK Shop Closes :( Andrew Hearn of Essential Elvis announced today that his new shop in South England would have to close. "Unfortunately, due to a rather disappointing retail year I've decided to close the Elvis Shop & museum with immediate effect. It's with regret and frustration that I have to announce the closure, but like so many businesses, it's just not feasible to continue with a retail unit that is simply not making any kind of profit", - Andrew Hearn The Essential Elvis magazine will continue as usual and with their products once again on-line. (News, Source;AndrewHearn) That is such a shame. I was hoping to get down there to visit the shop maybe this year :(
January 19, 201114 yr Essential Elvis UK Shop Closes :( Andrew Hearn of Essential Elvis announced today that his new shop in South England would have to close. "Unfortunately, due to a rather disappointing retail year I've decided to close the Elvis Shop & museum with immediate effect. It's with regret and frustration that I have to announce the closure, but like so many businesses, it's just not feasible to continue with a retail unit that is simply not making any kind of profit", - Andrew Hearn The Essential Elvis magazine will continue as usual and with their products once again on-line. (News, Source;AndrewHearn) That is such a shame. I was hoping to get down there to visit the shop maybe this year :( I know, its a shame isn't it? :(
January 23, 201114 yr Sad news Lamar Fike passed away :( http://www.elvisnews.com/news.aspx/lamar-f...ssed-away/13116 Greta
January 25, 201114 yr Sad news Lamar Fike passed away :( http://www.elvisnews.com/news.aspx/lamar-f...ssed-away/13116 Greta Very sad news. :(
January 25, 201114 yr Author Another 'Elvis' connected person passes away - very sad :( Lamar Fike first met Elvis in 1954 and began working for him in 1957. Lamar stayed a close friend of Elvis throughout the years, often providing the humour that helped Elvis and the gang get through the toughest days. Lamar Fike also worked for Hill and Range music publishers and brought several major songs to Elvis' sessions including 'Kentucky Rain' and 'Indescribably Blue'. Lamar travelled with Elvis after he went back on tour, working as the lighting director. He was with Elvis until he died. http://www.elvisinfonet.com/interview_lama...2005_part1.html
February 3, 201114 yr Author Some more sad news :( Elvis’ Sound Engineer Bruce Jackson Dies in Plane Crash Bruce Jackson - "Bruce the Goose" as Elvis called him - was one of the legends of the live sound business in both Australia and worldwide - he worked for Elvis for six years. Bruce Jackson initial start was creating one of the largest audio businesses in Australia before moving to the USA and becoming the Sound Engineer for Elvis Presley. He started to work for Elvis in 1971 when he was only in his early twenties continuing through to Elvis’ final concert. Towards the very end of Elvis’ last ever concert on June 26th 1977, Elvis thanked Bruce personally, 'I would like to thank my sound engineer Bruce Jackson from Australia'… After working for Elvis, Jackson went on to become Bruce Springsteen’s lead sound man and recently he has been working for Barbra Streisand. He worked many other famous stars including Johnny Cash, Rod Stewart, Fleetwood Mac, and Stevie Wonder. Jackson’s other passion was flying and he owned his own plane that he kept in Santa Monica. This weekend he was flying alone when his plane crashed in a steep ravine in California, fire fighters had to be lowered into the area. It is reported that he did not survive the crash. As Bruce Jackson started in the audio business at such at a young age, Elvis was only a small part of his career and Jackson was reluctant to be interviewed about his early years with Elvis. Jackson recorded hundreds of Elvis’ concerts from Soundboard but would not part with his tapes for release by BMG or FTD despite frequent requests. While recently in Australia, he was however happy to show everyone his original "Elvis In Concert" jacket even letting a close friend of EIN try it on. Too awful for words, what a great man he was. Jackson was only 59. (News, Source;ElvisInfoNetwork) Some positive news B) Graceland To 'Go Red' On Friday, Feburary 4, Graceland will again "go red" in support of the American Heart Association! We will illuminate the mansion in red at night and hang a banner on the famous front wall of Graceland through February 28th. The Go Red For Women campaign encourages awareness of the risk of heart disease among women, and also action to save more lives. The movement harnesses the energy, passion and power women have to band together and collectively wipe out heart disease. Source : Elvis.com / Updated: Feb 1, 2011
February 17, 201114 yr Author 'Last Train to Memphis' - the Movie 'Young Guns' writer John Fusco has been hired to tell the story of the King in a new movie. Fusco is adapting the critically acclaimed book written by Peter Guralnick, 'Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley'. The story will focus on Elvis’s formative years up until he entered the Army in 1958. Fox has been trying to pull together a movie based on the book for more than a decade, but now things look like they are coming together as Steve Bing is producing the film. Published: February 17th 2011 03:13 PM. Source: email / Published by: ElvisMatters - Peter Verbruggen Love the book so hope this movie actually makes it to the screen :dance:
February 20, 201114 yr 'Last Train to Memphis' - the Movie 'Young Guns' writer John Fusco has been hired to tell the story of the King in a new movie. Fusco is adapting the critically acclaimed book written by Peter Guralnick, 'Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley'. The story will focus on Elvis’s formative years up until he entered the Army in 1958. Fox has been trying to pull together a movie based on the book for more than a decade, but now things look like they are coming together as Steve Bing is producing the film. Published: February 17th 2011 03:13 PM. Source: email / Published by: ElvisMatters - Peter Verbruggen Love the book so hope this movie actually makes it to the screen :dance: Looking forward to this one :cheer:
March 2, 201114 yr Author Guitar Man ELVIS SINGS GUITAR MAN will be the next FTD release, set for April 6th. As with the classic album releases of STANDING ROOM ONLY and MEMPHIS TENNESSEE, ELVIS SINGS GUITAR MAN is an album that never was, but in our opinion should have been. So here it is. Tracklisting DISC 1 01) Guitar Man 2:22 (Jerry Reed) 02) Tomorrow Is A Long Time 5:24 (Bob Dylan) 03) Big Boss Man 2:54 (Al Smith/Luther Dixon) 04) Love Letters 2:52 (Edward Heyman/Victor Young) 05) Indescribably Blue 2:50 (Darrell Glenn) 06) Fools Fall In Love 2:08 (Jerry Leiber/Mike Stoller) 07) Hi-Heel Sneakers 2:48 (Robert Higginbotham) 08) Down In The Alley 2:54 (Jesse Stone and The Clovers) 09) Come What May 2:03 (Frank Tableporter) 10) Mine 2:39 (Sid Tepper/Roy C. Bennett) 11) Just Call Me Lonesome 2:08 (Rex Griffin) 12) You Don't Know Me 2:32 (Cindy Walker/Eddy Arnold) 13) Singing Tree 2:22 (Arthur L. Owens/Archie Solberg) 14) I'll Remember You 2:48 (Kuiokalaani Lee) BONUS SONG 15) Beyond The Reef (overdubbed version) (Jack Pitman) FIRST TAKES 16) Guitar Man – takes 1,2,5 4:22 17) Tomorrow Is A Long Time – takes 1,2 6:15 18) Big Boss Man – take 2 3:35 19) Love Letters –take 2 2:53 20) Fools Fall In Love – takes 1,4 2:40 21) Hi-Heel Sneakers – take 5 4:58 22) Down In The Alley – take 1 3:13 23) Come What May – take 2 2:12 24) Singing Tree – take 1 3:11 25) I’ll Remember You – vocal overdub take 2 4:14 DISC 2 May 1966 sessions 01) Down In The Alley – takes 2,3,4 2:18 02) Down In The Alley – take 6 2:51 03) Love Letters – takes 3,4,5,7 4:39 04) Love Letters – take 8 3:12 05) Beyond The Reef – takes 1,2 (undubbed master) 5:42 06) Come What May – takes 3,4 2:27 07) Come What May – take 6 2:07 08) Come What May – take 7 – 2:21 June 1966 sessions 09) Indescribably – (vocal overdub) take 1 2:55 10) I’ll Remember You – (unedited master) vocal overdub 1 4:10 1967 Sessions 11) Guitar Man – takes 7,9 2:52 12) Guitar Man – take 10 2:55 13) Guitar Man – takes 11, 12 (unedited/undubbed master) 4:02 14) Big Boss Man – takes 1,3,4,5 3:19 15) Big Boss Man – takes 7, 9 3:48 16) Singing Tree – takes 2,4 3:28 17) Singing Tree – take 8 3:03 18) Singing Tree – takes 10,13 3:44 19) Just Call Me Lonesome - takes 3,4 2:55 20) Just Call Me Lonesome – takes 5,6 2:31 21) Hi-Heel Sneakers – takes 1,6 2:51 22) Hi-Heel Sneakers – take 7 – (unedited master) 4:57 23) You Don’t Know Me – take 2 2:57 24) Singing Tree – (remake) takes 1,2,3 3:21 Source: ElvisMatters / Updated: Mar 2, 2011
May 22, 201114 yr Author Some great news Excellent News From John Wilkinson John is doing great. He had another medical check-up at the hospital in Springfield, MO and the test results were everything everybody hoped for. Isn't that wonderful news? John will also be one of the speakers at the Talks On Elvis event at the Orpheum in Memphis, next August during Elvis Week. Source: ElvisMatters / Updated: May 21, 2011
May 22, 201114 yr Author Three New June FTD releases: On June 21, there will be 3 new releases available from FTD... ‘STAGE REHEARSAL’ – a collection of stage rehearsals from 1970, 1972 and 1973 recorded at the International Hotel, Las Vegas (later renamed The Las Vegas Hilton). To be released as a 5" digipack. Most of these tracks are from Elvis’ fascinating August 10th, 1970 Stage rehearsal. If you like TTWII this will be an essential purchase. Tracklist 1) You Don't Have To Say You Love Me (version 1) 2) I Just Can't Help Believin' 3) Something 4) Sweet Caroline 5) Polk Salad Annie 6) You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' (version 1) 7) I've Lost You 8) Bridge Over Troubled Water 9) Patch It Up 10) Can't Help Falling In Love 11) You Don't Have To Say You Love Me (version 2) 12) You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' (version 2) BONUS SONGS - 13) Any Day Now 14) True Love Travels On A Gravel Road 15) The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (a few lines) 16) Fever 17) Portrait Of My Love 18) I'm Leavin' It All Up To You. ‘AMARILLO '77; - Recorded March 24, 1977, at Civic Center, Amarillo, Texas. This concert is from Elvis’ second tour of 1977 (of 12 concerts), and has never been previously released, not even on bootleg. Only a few songs from this 1977 tour were released previously on the FTD ‘Spring Tours' compilation. Of particular interest is the selection of Bonus Tracks including a 1977 ‘Steamroller Blues’. Tracklist 1) That's All Right 2) Are You Lonesome Tonight? 3) Reconsider Baby (intro only) 4) Love Me 5) If You Love Me (Let Me Know) 6) You Gave Me a Mountain 7) Jailhouse Rock 8) O Sole Mio/It's Now or Never 9) Little Sister 10) Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel 11) My Way 12) Band Introductions/Early Mornin' Rain 13) What'd I Say/Johnny B. Goode 14) Band Introductions 15) School Days 16) Hurt 17) Hound Dog 18) Can't Help Falling in Love BONUS TRACKS - 19) And I Love You So 20) Fever 21) Love Me Tender 22) Blue Suede Shoes 23) Steamroller Blues 24) Help Me 25) Why Me, Lord 26) Bosom of Abraham 27) You Better Run 28) How Great Thou Art 29) Trying to Get to You ‘THE 'POT LUCK' SESSIONS’ Limited Edition 2-DISC Vinyl Set: Following on from the successful HOW GREAT THOU ART vinyl set, FTD is pleased to anounce THE POT LUCK SESSIONS. It contains the best of the outtakes from the hugely successful FTD CD edition. The album is packaged in a gloss gatefold sleeve and features nostalgic original RCA Victor inner bags. Reasons to Buy • Due to the increase in material costs, FTD vinyl prices will increase in July 2011. This release is being made available at the current dealer price. • Back catalogue items that are still available will increase in July too so it is recommended to get orders in now if stock is required. • Re-mastered from original analogue US tapes • Vinyl cutting by ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS • DMM Copper Mastering • 180 Grams heavyweight vinyl • Strictly limited pressing (News, Source:PeterHaan/FTD/EIN)
May 24, 201114 yr Author ELVIS AND THE BEATLES REUNITED BREAKING NEWS - A GLOBAL FIRST AS GRACELAND AND THE BEATLES STORY COME TOGETHER FOR ‘ELVIS AND US’ EXHIBITION :dance: ! Graceland is coming to Liverpool for a unique UK exhibition that unites the world’s biggest musical icons. This Major new exhibition launches in Liverpool, England on 28th September 2011 running for two years! Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE), the parent company of Graceland in Memphis, along with The Beatles Story in Liverpool, England, have announced a transatlantic partnership to develop an exclusive, jointly curated exhibition that will explore how The Fab Four were influenced by the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. The exhibition - entitled Elvis and Us – represents the first time the two cornerstones of 20th century popular culture have come together since that fateful meeting in 1965 at Elvis’s Bel Air home. The exhibition will include rare and exclusive artefacts from both the Beatles Story and Graceland archives, many of which have never before been exhibited publicly. The exhibition, Elvis and Us - which will open to the public September 28, 2011, at The Beatles Story in Liverpool, England - will be a multimedia, interactive experience filled with music, video and artefacts of both Elvis and The Beatles. This unique first-of-its-kind exhibition will allow visitors to experience the power of both Elvis and The Beatles along with their explosive impact on music and popular culture. From hit albums that still top the charts to movies, books, and plays, both Elvis and The Beatles are celebrated around the world. Both even have Cirque du Soleil® shows in Las Vegas: Viva ELVIS™ at ARIA Resort and Casino and The Beatles’™ LOVE™ at The Mirage. One of the key elements explored in the Elvis and Us exhibition will be the evening Elvis and The Beatles met in person on August 27, 1965, at his home in Bel Air, California. Kevin Kern, Director of Public Relations for Elvis Presley, Enterprises, Inc. comments on this unique exhibit: “This is truly an exciting partnership between Graceland and The Beatles Story Museum that will chronicle not only the iconic meeting between Elvis and The Beatles, but their individual stories as they exist in pop culture history.” Jerry Goldman, Managing Director of Beatles Story comments: “This is a huge cultural moment for music fans the world over. Beatles Story and Elvis Presley Enterprises have been working together for many months now to create a unique exhibition that will fully explore the relationship between The Beatles and Elvis. This will take in the influence Elvis had on the young Beatles right through to their fateful meeting in Bel Air in 1965. “Beatles Story are excited to be working with Elvis Presley Enterprises on this amazing project and both parties are at this very moment digging through the extensive archives to find unique and unseen artefacts that will explore the fascinating connections between the world’s two greatest music icons.” Leader of Liverpool City Council, Councillor Joe Anderson, said: “Elvis and Us is a huge coup for the city and Liverpool’s world-renowned musical heritage once again comes to the fore. “This unique and exclusive exhibition will focus on two legendary acts who have helped shape today’s music scene. And it’s even more special considering that this is the first exhibition Graceland has embarked on in the UK in over twenty years. “There can be no doubt that Liverpool is the only location this exhibition should be showcased and I’m sure thousands of music-lovers will come to the city to learn more about the legacy left by Elvis and The Beatles and get up close to some artefacts which have never been seen by the public before.” James Berresford, Chief Executive, VisitEngland comments: “We welcome the announcement of the new exhibition Elvis and Us to be hosted by the Beatles Story in Liverpool from September. England and especially Liverpool has an incredibly rich relationship with music, which is a great driver for tourism in this country. A recent survey valued music tourism at £1.4billion which proves how important celebrations of our musical heritage are to potential visitors both at home and overseas.” One of the centerpieces of the Elvis and Us exhibition will be the white Fender bass guitar played by Elvis and The Beatles at their meeting. A true piece of pop culture history it has never been on public display before. Other artefacts being brought to the UK for the first time include the Jailhouse Rock shirt worn by Elvis in the film of the same name, a 1st album acetate, telegrams from The Colonel and Elvis to Ed Sullivan, rare video footage from the earliest days of Elvis career, a ticket to the ‘68 Comeback special and very the pool table played on by Elvis and The Beatles. Published: May 24th 2011 08:37 PM. Source: EPE / ElvisMatters / Published by: ElvisMatters - Peter Verbruggen .
May 25, 201114 yr ELVIS AND THE BEATLES REUNITED BREAKING NEWS - A GLOBAL FIRST AS GRACELAND AND THE BEATLES STORY COME TOGETHER FOR ‘ELVIS AND US’ EXHIBITION :dance: ! Graceland is coming to Liverpool for a unique UK exhibition that unites the world’s biggest musical icons. This Major new exhibition launches in Liverpool, England on 28th September 2011 running for two years! Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE), the parent company of Graceland in Memphis, along with The Beatles Story in Liverpool, England, have announced a transatlantic partnership to develop an exclusive, jointly curated exhibition that will explore how The Fab Four were influenced by the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. The exhibition - entitled Elvis and Us – represents the first time the two cornerstones of 20th century popular culture have come together since that fateful meeting in 1965 at Elvis’s Bel Air home. The exhibition will include rare and exclusive artefacts from both the Beatles Story and Graceland archives, many of which have never before been exhibited publicly. The exhibition, Elvis and Us - which will open to the public September 28, 2011, at The Beatles Story in Liverpool, England - will be a multimedia, interactive experience filled with music, video and artefacts of both Elvis and The Beatles. This unique first-of-its-kind exhibition will allow visitors to experience the power of both Elvis and The Beatles along with their explosive impact on music and popular culture. From hit albums that still top the charts to movies, books, and plays, both Elvis and The Beatles are celebrated around the world. Both even have Cirque du Soleil® shows in Las Vegas: Viva ELVIS™ at ARIA Resort and Casino and The Beatles’™ LOVE™ at The Mirage. One of the key elements explored in the Elvis and Us exhibition will be the evening Elvis and The Beatles met in person on August 27, 1965, at his home in Bel Air, California. Kevin Kern, Director of Public Relations for Elvis Presley, Enterprises, Inc. comments on this unique exhibit: “This is truly an exciting partnership between Graceland and The Beatles Story Museum that will chronicle not only the iconic meeting between Elvis and The Beatles, but their individual stories as they exist in pop culture history.” Jerry Goldman, Managing Director of Beatles Story comments: “This is a huge cultural moment for music fans the world over. Beatles Story and Elvis Presley Enterprises have been working together for many months now to create a unique exhibition that will fully explore the relationship between The Beatles and Elvis. This will take in the influence Elvis had on the young Beatles right through to their fateful meeting in Bel Air in 1965. “Beatles Story are excited to be working with Elvis Presley Enterprises on this amazing project and both parties are at this very moment digging through the extensive archives to find unique and unseen artefacts that will explore the fascinating connections between the world’s two greatest music icons.” Leader of Liverpool City Council, Councillor Joe Anderson, said: “Elvis and Us is a huge coup for the city and Liverpool’s world-renowned musical heritage once again comes to the fore. “This unique and exclusive exhibition will focus on two legendary acts who have helped shape today’s music scene. And it’s even more special considering that this is the first exhibition Graceland has embarked on in the UK in over twenty years. “There can be no doubt that Liverpool is the only location this exhibition should be showcased and I’m sure thousands of music-lovers will come to the city to learn more about the legacy left by Elvis and The Beatles and get up close to some artefacts which have never been seen by the public before.” James Berresford, Chief Executive, VisitEngland comments: “We welcome the announcement of the new exhibition Elvis and Us to be hosted by the Beatles Story in Liverpool from September. England and especially Liverpool has an incredibly rich relationship with music, which is a great driver for tourism in this country. A recent survey valued music tourism at £1.4billion which proves how important celebrations of our musical heritage are to potential visitors both at home and overseas.” One of the centerpieces of the Elvis and Us exhibition will be the white Fender bass guitar played by Elvis and The Beatles at their meeting. A true piece of pop culture history it has never been on public display before. Other artefacts being brought to the UK for the first time include the Jailhouse Rock shirt worn by Elvis in the film of the same name, a 1st album acetate, telegrams from The Colonel and Elvis to Ed Sullivan, rare video footage from the earliest days of Elvis career, a ticket to the ‘68 Comeback special and very the pool table played on by Elvis and The Beatles. Published: May 24th 2011 08:37 PM. Source: EPE / ElvisMatters / Published by: ElvisMatters - Peter Verbruggen . WOW!!!!! That sounds fantastic, i will be going to see that for sure. :yahoo: :dance:
June 7, 201114 yr Author I was in Liverpool for the first time at the weekend and I loved it, especially the Cavern! Will definately make a return trip up there after the Elvis exhibition opens :dance:
September 20, 201113 yr Author Elvis and Us Exhibit Promo Film: You can now hear about Elvis’ influence and the thought behind the new Elvis and Us exhibit by watching the newest Elvis and Us Exhibition preview. Unfortunately no real Elvis/Beatles artefacts are shown. Opening on October 5 along with The Beatles Story in Liverpool, England, 'Elvis and Us' features rare artefacts from the Graceland archives on display in the UK for the first time. This includes telegrams from Colonel Parker and Elvis to Ed Sullivan, rare video footage from the earliest days of Elvis' career, and much more. EIN has been involved in helping with this exhibition. http://www.elvisinfonet.com/spotlight_elvi...ct_beatles.html Preview story http://www.elvisandus.com/index.php (News, Source;EPE/ElvisInfoNet)
September 21, 201113 yr Elvis and Us Exhibit Promo Film: You can now hear about Elvis’ influence and the thought behind the new Elvis and Us exhibit by watching the newest Elvis and Us Exhibition preview. Unfortunately no real Elvis/Beatles artefacts are shown. Opening on October 5 along with The Beatles Story in Liverpool, England, 'Elvis and Us' features rare artefacts from the Graceland archives on display in the UK for the first time. This includes telegrams from Colonel Parker and Elvis to Ed Sullivan, rare video footage from the earliest days of Elvis' career, and much more. EIN has been involved in helping with this exhibition. http://www.elvisinfonet.com/spotlight_elvi...ct_beatles.html Preview story http://www.elvisandus.com/index.php (News, Source;EPE/ElvisInfoNet) Thanks for that Carole, sounds good :cheer:
September 27, 201113 yr Author Elvis Presley joins the Beatles at Liverpool's Pier Head museum: :dance: Jumpsuits and pompadours have arrived in Liverpool for the launch of Elvis and Us at the Beatles Story. The exhibition is being billed as Europe’s biggest ever showcase of the King of Rock and Roll, celebrating his relationship with the Beatles through artefacts and costumes. Kevin Kern, Director of Public Relations at EPE (right), travelled over from Memphis with 80 artefacts to go on display. Among them is the jumpsuit Elvis wore the first time he performed a Beatles track – Yesterday–- on stage and the pool table over which he first met the Liverpool band. Kern said: "The relationship between Memphis and Liverpool goes back to the days of the cotton trade. Then these people called Elvis and the Beatles came along and strengthened the connection. Liverpool is the natural place to have the exhibition and we’re very excited to be here. "There’s a reason people call Elvis the King – because he still exists and he’s everywhere. Right now he’s in the UK." The exhibit covers all of Elvis’s career. Genuine outfits will be on display – each one custom-made and some weighing up to 40lbs. It will also feature a selection of the 3,000 costumes and 400 pairs of shoes from Vegas show Viva Elvis, which plays to audiences stateside 10 shows a week "Elvis and Us" opens at the Beatles Story, at the Pier Head, Liverpool UK on October 5, 2011. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/elvis1959/Elviskevin-kernx.jpg (News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)
September 28, 201113 yr Elvis Presley joins the Beatles at Liverpool's Pier Head museum: :dance: Jumpsuits and pompadours have arrived in Liverpool for the launch of Elvis and Us at the Beatles Story. The exhibition is being billed as Europe’s biggest ever showcase of the King of Rock and Roll, celebrating his relationship with the Beatles through artefacts and costumes. Kevin Kern, Director of Public Relations at EPE (right), travelled over from Memphis with 80 artefacts to go on display. Among them is the jumpsuit Elvis wore the first time he performed a Beatles track – Yesterday–- on stage and the pool table over which he first met the Liverpool band. Kern said: "The relationship between Memphis and Liverpool goes back to the days of the cotton trade. Then these people called Elvis and the Beatles came along and strengthened the connection. Liverpool is the natural place to have the exhibition and we’re very excited to be here. "There’s a reason people call Elvis the King – because he still exists and he’s everywhere. Right now he’s in the UK." The exhibit covers all of Elvis’s career. Genuine outfits will be on display – each one custom-made and some weighing up to 40lbs. It will also feature a selection of the 3,000 costumes and 400 pairs of shoes from Vegas show Viva Elvis, which plays to audiences stateside 10 shows a week "Elvis and Us" opens at the Beatles Story, at the Pier Head, Liverpool UK on October 5, 2011. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/elvis1959/Elviskevin-kernx.jpg (News, Source;ElvisInfoNet) Wow, thats fantastic. It's going to be brill :yahoo: :cheer:
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