Christmas at Graceland is nothing short of magical. The iconic estate of Elvis Presley transforms into a wonderland during the holiday season, welcoming visitors from around the world to experience the festive charm. As you approach the gates of Graceland, the air is filled with the sweet melodies of classic Christmas tunes. The mansion itself […] More
Elvis gave his last press conference at the Hawaiian Village Hotel to announce the satellite show once again. The date was set on the morning of January 14 1973, with a concert dress rehearsal for a live audience the night before. Since the Las Vegas press conference it had been turned into a charity concert […] More
The Alden sisters were introduced to Elvis by Georg Klein. Klein had brought the 3 of them to Graceland, and instead of what he thought, Elvis was not attracted to Terry, but to the youngest, Ginger. Ginger Alden was only 19 years old and the current Miss Mid-South Fair. ALDEN, GINGER: (1954- ) Girlfriend of […] More
Late 1956 Elvis was at his best between 1955 and 1962 the early movies the early recordings that’s when he was at his best he actually got to be Elvis in the early days and those early movies wild in the country flaming star Jailhouse Rock no one could touch him many people say Elvis’s voice […] More
Elvis Presley In his dressing room at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, just before the midnight show on August 9, 73, received a gold record as a sales award for his then most recent live album “Aloha From Hawaii”, through journalist and music producer from Japan, Reiko Elvis I’ve lost You – 11 August 1970 […] More
Amongst the selection of songs that Elvis included in his set list for his third Las Vegas season, and which had recently been recorded the previous June in Nashville was I’ve Lost You. The song was of the type which Elvis always enjoyed getting his teeth into, with it’s attractive, catchy melody and a chorus […] More
In the pre-digital age the only way of determining which songs were popular was purely through record sales which meant that ‘b’ sides or album tracks were often forgotten and there was little way of telling which was a fans favourite and such like. It was possible to hold postal voting polls through fan publications […] More
If you think of Elvis Presley, karate is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. However, the King of Rock and Roll was not only known for his singing and hip-shaking moves, but also for his passion for martial arts. In fact, Elvis had a black belt in karate and studied various martial […] More
Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, is known for his iconic music, electrifying stage presence, and extravagant lifestyle. But did you know that he also had a deep love for sandwiches? In this blog post, we will explore the fascinating connection between Elvis Presley and sandwiches, and how it became a significant part […] More
Elvis Presley, the iconic American singer and actor, is renowned for his music, distinctive style, and undeniable charisma. While he is most celebrated for his contributions to the world of music, Elvis had a lesser-known passion – guns. Throughout his life, he collected an impressive array of firearms, nurturing a deep affection for these weapons. […] More
oe Guercio was already a veteran in the music business when he accepted the role of Musical Director for Elvis in the summer of 1970. He accompanied Patti Page for several years and also worked with Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme, Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross and Gladys Knight. Joe Guercio joined Elvis for his third […] More
October 18, 1956: Elvis stopped for gas in downtown Memphis and as usual he was quickly surrounded by fans. A man from the gas station didn’t like that and told Elvis to move on. When the man pulled a knife out, Elvis gave him a black eye. Elvis was booked on charges of assault and […] More