For fans of rock and roll, calendar dates often double as historical landmarks. When it comes to Elvis Presley, nearly every single day of the year holds some significance—whether it’s a recording session, a movie premiere, or a legendary live performance. May 20 is a particularly fascinating date in the Elvis Presley timeline. It serves […] More
In the autumn of 1956, Elvis Presley was already the undisputed king of rock and roll. He had conquered the radio waves, caused national controversies on television screen with his swinging hips, and mobilized an army of teenage fans. But for Elvis and his ambitious manager, Colonel Tom Parker, music was only the first step. […] More
Elvis Presley remains one of the most legendary figures in music history, but the final years of his life were marked by declining health, addiction struggles, and intense public scrutiny. Decades after his death, fans around the world are still fascinated by the details surrounding his final days — including the heartbreaking story of his […] More
Priscilla Presley has shared new details about her early relationship with Elvis Presley, revealing that their nights together were far more ordinary than many fans imagined. During a recent public appearance, Priscilla explained that she and Elvis often spent hours watching movies together at Graceland instead of living the glamorous celebrity lifestyle people expected. The […] More
Emily “Cissy” Houston (September 30, 1933 – October 7, 2024) was an American pop singer of the 1960s and a two-time Grammy Award winner. Cissy Houston was born on September 30, 1933, into a large family. She was the youngest of eight children in the family of Nicholas Drinkard and Delia Mae McCaskill. In 1963, […] More
“One time my sister Linda, my wife Louise and I had been down with Elvis to see the old Circle G Ranch in Mississippi and were on our way back to Memphis in Elvis’s Stutz Bearcat. We passed a little boy, maybe ten or eleven years old by the side of Highway 51. It was […] More
Charlie Hodge, “He told me, he said, “You know why I stopped going with Ann?” I said, No, why?” He said, “Because I knew I was gonna marry Priscilla.” So he broke it off himself. You see, he was beginning to feel things for Ann. And like I said, he knew he was going to […] More
Las Vegas. January 1972. Hilton Hotel. Season 6. The new year began and Elvis’ appearance in Las Vegas in January 1972 would finally provide an opportunity for live recordings of the new season’s Las Vegas performances at the Hilton Hotel. Felton Jarvis made a series of live recordings with the intention of making another live […] More
I thought the new documentary, Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis, was well presented. I always enjoy seeing archival footage from earlier decades. I loved how the critics questioned whether or not Elvis still “had it.” We all knew he did. It was a God given talent. No one could take […] More
The attendance for these 2 show was record-breaking: 37,398 people. This was even more than the year before with the Rolling Stones. The total profit was over $300,000. An absolute success for Elvis Presley. He was once again the figure of the moment, the critics were unanimous… Elvis was still the King. Again a short […] More
I felt Elvis needed some fun and some distraction, so I suggested we go to the Monday-night wrestling matches at Ellis Auditorium. A guy from our neighborhood who had gone to Humes was the stage manager on those nights, and he brought us in the back door and sat us in a VIP section on […] More
Elvis Presley drinks Gatorade on stage, taking a sip between songs and saying, “This is Gatorade — in case you want to aid your gator.” Gatorade is a sports drink that helps replenish an athlete’s energy after intense physical activity. It is formulated to help replace water, electrolytes , and carbohydrates (specifically sugar) that are lost […] More