Monthly Archives: October 2008
James Burton on Elvis

A TV interview with James Burton, dated from the 90s, popped up on YouTube. James tells unique stories about his life on the road with Elvis and other celebrities. At…

Nun using film fame for abbey

Past old stone walls, lush greenery and handsome homes, the winding country road in northwestern Connecticut leads to a simple wooden sign: Abbey of Regina Laudis. It’s the meditative rural…

Review: ‘The Elvis Encyclopedia,’ by Adam Victor

THE ELVIS ENCYCLOPEDIA, by Adam Victor How did Elvis Presley kiss? “How do you describe soft lips, slightly parted, not too much, but just perfect?” It’s just one of the…

Elvis: 30 weird and wonderful facts

Thirty years after his death, he is still always on our mind. Ed Ceaser pays homage to The King with 30 weird and wonderful facts from the life of the…

The King Lives On

Elvis Has Entered the Building: Impersonators, Collectibles Now Available at Centralia Entertainment Business Elvis is often spotted. Johnny Cash calls frequently. John Denver is not a stranger. Marilyn Monroe and…

Marriott Theatre Invites Elvis Fans to Dress Up for ALL SHOOK UP

Ever dream of being Elvis for the day? From November 1 through December 6, The Marriott Theatre invites all Chicagoans to show their love for the King of Rock ‘n…

Elvis roots ‘lead to Scotland’

An Old Report But interesting. Elvis Presley’s roots can be traced back to a village in Aberdeenshire, according to a Scottish author. Allan Morrison, from Greenock, said he had discovered…

Elvis X Mas Duet CD Enters American Charts

  Wonderful news from the US. The X-mas Duet CD has entered the main charts in Elvis’s home country. It’s a new entry at No. 61 on the Billboard 200….

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

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…