Archive for October 23rd, 2008

Q and A With Wanda Jackson. “Your latest record is a tribute Elvis”

by: admin October 23, 2008

In the 1950s, Wanda Jackson was one of the first women to record rock ‘n’ roll. Now 70, Jackson is the subject of a new Smithsonian Channel documentary, “The Sweet Lady With the Nasty Voice,” in which she’s praised by Elvis Costello and Bruce Springsteen. She spoke with the magazine’s Kenneth R. Fletcher.
How did you [...]

Martina McBride will help kick off the holiday season when she turns on Elvis Presley

by: admin October 23, 2008

 
Through modern technology, Martina recorded a duet with the late superstar on Elvis’ classic hit “Blue Christmas” for the recently released holiday CD, Elvis Presley Christmas Duets. The lighting of the 13.8 acres of the Graceland property is open to the public or fans can enjoy the festivities at home through elvis.com.
 

story by Bob Paxman
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Elvis and Bill

by: admin October 23, 2008

 
The date; Thursday October 23rd 1958, the place; Frankfurt. 50 Years ago, during his army service overseas Elvis attends a Bill Haley performance. The two have met before at the start of Elvis’s career. But this time Elvis goes backstage as a soldier to meet Bill. While he’s there, Elvis will also meet the German [...]

Kettering Elvis impersonator, aged seven, to appear on Britain’s Got Talent

by: admin October 23, 2008

 

A young Elvis impersonator is hoping he won’t be left all shook up when he auditions for a television talent show.
Seven-year old Bradley Goode, of Bluebell Close, Kettering, has been invited to perform for the popular ITV talent show Britain’s Got Talent.
Avondale Primary School pupil Bradley, was invited to audition for the show, which features [...]