Archive for September 1st, 2009

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 [...]