Archive for September, 2009

‘Elvis fever’ at Welsh seaside town

by: admin September 29, 2009

THOUSANDS of Elvis fans have descended onto Porthcawl for the 2009 Elvis Festival.
Organiser Peter Phillips said last night the seaside town was bustling with fans of the King.
Its been absolutely manic, definitely gone up two or three grades since last year, he said.
The festival, now in its sixth year, attracts Elvis impersonators from all over [...]

Elvis Presley’s ex-bodyguard co-producing tell-all biopic

by: admin September 22, 2009

Rock n roll legend Elvis Presleys former bodyguard is all set to reveal how his life used to be during his time with the tragic entertainer in a new biopic.
Sonny West will talk about Presleys sensational rise to fame, his tragic demise, and struggle with drug addiction in feature-length film Fame and Fortune.
He will be [...]

Sam Phillips selling Elvis’ contract to RCA was no mistake

by: admin September 1, 2009

When Sam Phillips sold Elvis contract to RCA Records, it was no mistake as many people will tell you. I had the honor and privilege of working for The Father of Rock and Roll, at his radio station in his hometown of Florence, Alabama
I just got off the air after doing my Saturday afternoon airshift, [...]

Attempt to break Elvis impersonator world record fails

by: admin September 1, 2009

An attempt to beat the world record for the most Elvis impersonators in one place failed after only 29 people turned up.
Organisers of the event had hoped 148 people would gather dressed as ‘The King’ to sing ‘Viva Las Vegas’ and claim the record.
Pauline Giles, who ran the attempt [...]