Essential Elvis: Any idea when Scatter died Richard? Richard: I can’t remember the exact year that Scatter died, but I can tell you how I think he died. We brought him back to Memphis and Elvis had a big iron cage built in the back yard. We built this nice little garage around it like […] More
May 1, 1967 Elvis Presley married Priscilla Beaulieu at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas. From Priscilla’s book, Elvis and Me: Elvis and I followed the Colonel’s plan, but as we raced through the day we both thought that if we had it to do over again, we would have given ourselves more time. We […] More
In early June 1957, during the filming of Jailhouse Rock, the MGM reception department received a cage from Australia intended for Elvis, with a baby kangaroo inside.Elvis and his friends arrived from the set as quickly as possible.Hollywood reserve agent Lee Gordon sent a Wallaby kangaroo from Australia to Elvis.What is a Wallaby? That’s what […] More
Few women can boast of having been kissed by music legend Elvis Presley, but 79-year-old Rose Knox-Peebles can – and she remembers the moment as one of the best moments of her life. The London-based writer and artist had gone to Las Vegas in 1970 to see Elvis perform, when the opportunity arose when he […] More
On January 15, 16 and 23, 1958, recording sessions for the movie “King Creole” took place. Elvis recorded at Hollywood Radio Recorders Studio B.On February 11, they started again at the Paramount Sound Stage, Hollywood.On January 10, 1958, Elvis, Scotty and the band checked into the Hollywood Knickerbocker Hotel to stay during the recording sessions.They […] More
He heard Elvis sing for the first time on a live radio broadcast from “Big D”. Jamboree in Dallas.Kay was 16 years old.Her aunt worked at KLIF radio station in Dallas and Kay went to visit her one day. The disc jockey who worked at the radio station didn’t know Elvis, but he had an […] More
In April 1965, he was running.One afternoon, Elvis’ hairdresser and spiritual advisor Larry Geller was drying his hair in the bathroom of his home on Perugia Way in Bel-Air, Los Angeles. Suddenly his cousin Billy Smith walked in and said: “Elvis, they’re here!”Elvis smiled and said to Larry, “Come on Larry, I have a surprise.”After […] More
Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, is an iconic figure in music history. His flamboyant style, powerful voice, and legendary performances have made him a cultural icon. However, over the years, several myths and misconceptions have emerged about his life and career. In this blog post, we will debunk some of the biggest […] More
Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, was not only known for his iconic music and electrifying performances but also for his love of comic books. Despite his busy schedule and the demands of his successful career, Elvis found solace and inspiration in the vibrant world of comic book superheroes. In this blog post, […] More
Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, was not only known for his captivating voice and electrifying performances but also for his undeniable love for cars. Throughout his life, Elvis owned and cherished a remarkable collection of automobiles that represented his unique personality and extravagant lifestyle. In this blog post, we will delve into […] More
Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, is one of the most iconic figures in music history. His electrifying performances and unique style revolutionized the music industry. But before he became a global sensation, Elvis was just an ordinary teenager attending Humes High School in Memphis, Tennessee. In this blog post, we will delve […] More
Elvis Presley, also known as the King of Rock and Roll, is an iconic figure in the music industry. His influence on music and popular culture is undeniable. However, there is a lesser-known aspect of his life that has intrigued many fans and historians alike – his fascination with firearms. In this blog post, we […] More