in Elvis 68 Comeback special. I found through research. That the two girls you see in the audience are the two sisters from Long Beach California named Marian and Mary. These are the two teen sisters along with their frien Susan who stalked and followed Priscilla to Elvis Bel Air home, and I mean all […] More
Elvis with deli employee Joe Guss at Glassman’s Deli and Market, Los Angeles, 1969. The deli was featured in some scenes in his last movie, “Change of Habit” (1969), co-starring Mary Tyler Moore and Ed Asner. More
It was located in an exclusive subdivision of Trousdale Estates. In 1967 Elvis purchased the 5,367 sq ft French Regency home for $400,000. The house was constructed in 1958 by architect Rex Lotery. The home had 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Elvis would frequently meet fans at the entry gates to take photos and sign […] More
It is now known that there were actually 2 almost identical jumpsuits made for these 2 very special concerts. One was slightly bigger than the other and Elvis wore the bigger one for the ‘Alternate’ show. The original full length cape was considered too cumbersome for Elvis and also likely to cause safety issues, so […] More
Late one fall afternoon at Graceland in 1964, Elvis and I were sitting in the living room. Vernon came in and told Elvis about a boy and his mother who had just arrived from Sweden. The young man’s recently deceased grandfather had left him 500,000 dollars, plus two hotels and a jewelry store, and he […] More
Elvis Presley was a force of nature..an original, creative talent who never had a voice lesson or a guitar or piano lesson or an acting lesson in his entire life. He was simply a natural, a wondrously, uniquely talented entertainer who conducted a mutual love affair with his audience and turned us into the most […] More
Ah, the living room in Graceland! It was the heart of Elvis Presley‘s iconic mansion, exuding the grandeur and distinct style that reflected his taste and flamboyance. The Graceland living room was a spectacle in itself, a blend of opulence and eclectic decor that mirrored Elvis’s larger-than-life personality. Upon entering, your eyes were immediately drawn […] More
“My first impression of actually meeting him for the first time was that he was absolutely gorgeous, soft spoken and absolutely charming and the fact that he felt the need to introduce himself blew me away! Over the years I’d formed this picture of Elvis in my head that he was absolutely perfect. He loved […] More
Joyce Bova crossed paths with Elvis Presley in a rather serendipitous encounter during her vacation in Las Vegas back in 1969. Despite residing near Washington DC and having her career rooted in the House Armed Services Committee, Joyce found herself drawn into a unique connection with the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Their rendezvous extended […] More
Elvis and his stretching pose, often during Suspicious Minds and Polk Salad Annie. Like the flying karate kicks and windmill arm movements, it was one of those concert trademarks that declined after mid-1976 as his fitness worsened. Ah, the iconic Elvis pose! That stretching stance of his became a signature move, didn’t it? You’d often […] More
Elvis Presley, the iconic figure, was fundamentally a human being, flawed and imperfect, not a monster. He grappled with mistakes, often stumbling along his journey. His humanity, akin to the essence in each of us, is granted a fresh slate each day. We falter, we err, yet our missteps aren’t spotlighted for the world to […] More
Elvis Presley, often referred to as “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” captivated audiences not only with his incredible musical talent but also with his striking good looks. Handsome and charismatic, Elvis had a timeless appeal that made him an icon of his era and continues to resonate with audiences today. With his chiseled features, […] More