Archive for January 6th, 2009

Elvis Birthday Bash in Scotland

by: admin January 6, 2009

ELVIS Presley’s birthday will be celebrated in style at the Aviator Suite of Prestwick Airport. The Elvis Touch, the Glasgow branch of the Elvis Presley Fan Club of Great Britain, will be hosting the birthday bash from 8pm until 1am. on Saturday 10th January. Tickets for the party cost 6 and are available by contacting [...]

Remembering J.D. Sumner

by: admin January 6, 2009

John Daniel J.D. Sumner was born in Lakeland, Florida. Sumner was inspired to become a bass singer at the age of eight after hearing Frank Stamps perform. He began developing his talent from that moment.

Sumner served in the military service from 1942 until his discharge in 1945. He began to pursue his dream of being [...]

Tupelo to receive next blues marker to honor Elvis

by: admin January 6, 2009

The Mississippi Development Authority Tourism Division Heritage Trails Program, the Mississippi Blues Commission and the City of Tupelo will hold dedication ceremonies at 3 p.m. Thursday. The marker will be located at 399 East Main St. in Tupelo.
The story behind the king of rock n roll begins with deep roots in the blues, Gov. Haley [...]