Archive for January 8th, 2009

E.P.E. Announce Elvis Legacy Project.

by: admin January 8, 2009

Elvis Presleys life and career made an impact on entertainment and culture that is still being felt today. While millions of individuals have encountered Elvis through his music, movies and photographs, a lucky few were able to meet, work with or have a personal relationship with Elvis himself.
The archives department of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. [...]

Elvis encounters recalled on King’s birthday

by: admin January 8, 2009

Elvis Presley was born 74 years ago today in a two-room, shotgun house in Tupelo, Miss. He became a figure of almost mythic proportions, recognized around the world for both his music and his movies.
Born into poverty, Elvis advanced from a shy little boy singing at county fairs to a pompadoured cultural icon with an [...]

Happy Birthday Elvis, Did You Know?

by: admin January 8, 2009

Elvis Presley was a rabid Monty Python fan, often reciting the troupe’s comedy routines from memory. His favorite sketch: “Nudge nudge.”
When Presley bought Graceland, it was already named Gracelandfor Grace Toof, the daughter of a previous owner of the property.
Actor Kurt Russell has had a long association with the King in movies: At age 11, [...]

Marysville man’s 1948 Ford tractor a bit of Elvis history

by: admin January 8, 2009

There’s no explaining it. I’m not a crazy-for-Elvis fanatic. Even so, each January while sensible people clear away clutter and embrace fitness, I find a way to commemorate Elvis Presley’s birthday.

Born Jan. 8, 1935, Presley would have been 74 this week. I’d like to spend Thursday snuggled up at home watching Elvis movies — “Viva [...]