The photo by renowned Memphis photographer Ernest C. Withers © shows Elvis Presley (21), singer Claudia Ivy and B.B. King (31) backstage at the WDIA Goodwill Revue at Ellis Auditorium in Memphis, TN on Friday, December 7, 1956. WDIA in Memphis was the first radio station in America that was programmed entirely by African-Americans for […] More
Elvis was planning to wear the American-eagle jumpsuit and cape, which were specially designed for the occasion by Bill Belew. However on the night before the show Elvis gave away his belt to the wife of his friend Jack Lord (Hawaii 5-0 actor). Joe Esposito made a quick call to Belew to obtain another belt […] More
Presley braved the cold winds, and descended the steps onto the tarmac, followed immediately by his father Vernon Presley. Lois Thomas wrote an article the following day, April 9, 1972 titled: “Gyrations Now look rather like Karate Moves Elvis thrills Ex-teen-agers and Youths”, which referred to Elvis’ arrival at the airport, “Security unusual, security was […] More
When Vernon met Muhammad Ali, 1978. Well, Joe Esposito and Tom Parker were there too. Most probably in Las Vegas. More
Late-morning-early afternoon of Sunday, January 6, 1957 at the Warwick Hotel in New York. Elvis would soon be off for rehearsals for his appearance on Ed Sullivan that night – – his last, and the only one where he was filmed “from the waist up.” More
It happened in the Chattanooga Train Station Cafeteria. At a stop to change trains, during the trip from New York to Memphis. July 4, 1956.“Once, at the Chattanooga train station in Tennessee, we were waiting to change trains.Elvis walked over to a magazine rack and picked up a movie magazine. He found a picture of […] More
The only unofficial lady Memphis Mafia member. Patti Perry. She knew Elvis for 17 years, from 1961 until 1977. She was like a little sister to the guys and Elvis and she was treated so accordingly. She knew him from age 17 till she was 34. She was also a huge Asset to the Elvis […] More
A friend sent me this photo this morning and it was like having a warm blanket covering me. The flood of emotions and memories was almost overwhelming. This photo of my beloved grandmother Dodger, Uncle Vernon and Aunt Gladys was taken during the filming of Loving You. They are so young looking and it makes […] More
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