Archive for November 3rd, 2008

Elvis: Comeback Special

by: admin November 3, 2008

Last March, Priscilla Presley sat at the William S. Paley Television Festival in Los Angeles, watching a screening of a 40-year old TV special in which a man in a black leather suit recaptures his lost glory.
Beside her was Steve Binder, the producer-director of that long-ago show, originally broadcast as Singer Presents Elvis, but now [...]

Tough times for Elvis, 50 years ago

by: admin November 3, 2008

On Monday November 3rd 1958 Elvis was driven to Grafenwhr Bavaria near the Czech border. For over a month he would be there on maneuvers with his Company C. It was a rough time for GI Elvis but he proved to be a true soldier for his country! We have put the army life of [...]

Viva Bundoran! Elvis festival leaves town all shook up

by: admin November 3, 2008

Ciaran Houlihan celebrates winning the All-Ireland Elvis Competition
WHAT do Elvis Presley and the milk float from ‘Father Ted’ have in common?
The answer lies in the seaside town of Bundoran, which transformed into ‘Las Bundoran’ at the weekend for Ireland’s first Elvis Festival and All-Ireland Elvis Competition.
The event organiser [...]

Elvis’ lost girlfriend

by: admin November 3, 2008

Musical ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ includes female character Dyanne
CHICAGO The new stage musical “Million Dollar Quartet” tells the story of the impromptu 1956 jam session of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash.
What it doesn’t divulge is an Elvis-related mystery that continues to confound historians as well as the show’s playwrights.
Only five [...]

Ray Pelton’s Tribute

by: admin November 3, 2008

Pop music tributes face a level of scrutiny that would never concern real performers.
How accurately do they duplicate the celebritys look and stage presence? Do they sound like the original? Does the performance allow the audience to experience a show as it might have happened in real life?

In short, how well can you pretend [...]