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  • One step closer to 'Last Train to Memphis' - the Movie

    It looks as if "Last Train To Memphis - the movie" IS indeed going to happen! Screenwriter John Fusco has officially taken on the job of adapting Peter Guralnick's Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley, the book that Fox has been trying to pull...
  • Ronnie Wood regrets never meeting Elvis

    Ronnie Wood has revealed how he “almost” met Elvis The Rolling Stones guitarist, who has been friends with many rock stars like Jimi Hendrix and reggae greats Jimmy Cliff and Bob Marley, regrets not saying hello to Elvis Presley when the singer was in...
  • Lamar Fike, member of Elvis Presley's 'Memphis Mafia, dies at age 75 - The Canadian Press

    Press-Register - al.com (blog)Lamar Fike, member of Elvis Presley's 'Memphis Mafia, dies at age 75The Canadian PressDALLAS — Lamar Fike, a member of Elvis Presley's famed inner circle called the "Memphis Mafia......
  • Antiques & Collectibles: Changing tastes can make kitsch collectible - Ct Post

    Antiques & Collectibles: Changing tastes can make kitsch collectibleCt PostPaintings on velvet of Elvis Presley, pink plastic flamingos and hula girl statues were all once considered kitsch -- and laughable. But tastes change, and today some of these ...
  • 'Memphis Mafia' member Lamar Fike dies - Houston Chronicle

    'Memphis Mafia' member Lamar Fike diesHouston ChronicleJames Fike says his father held various roles with Presley, including lighting director, bodyguard and managing Presley's music publishing group. He says his father continued to work in th...
  • The Glee Cast Now Has More Hits Than Elvis - Paste Magazine

    E! Online (blog)The Glee Cast Now Has More Hits Than ElvisPaste MagazineElvis Presley held the record of 108 singles on the chart from throughout his career, but as of yesterday the Glee cast debuted six songs into the Hot 100, brining th......
  • Christensen Poised to Turn Off the Dark in 'Vanishing' - AllMediaNY

    AllMediaNYChristensen Poised to Turn Off the Dark in 'Vanishing'AllMediaNYWhat was it Elvis Presley used to sing about a little less conversation, a little more action? To be fair, it doesn't take long for everything to get off the ground. The...
  • Two Guys Lose Weight: Tony will turn into Elvis Presley - Los Angeles Times

    Los Angeles TimesTwo Guys Lose Weight: Tony will turn into Elvis PresleyLos Angeles TimesDay 38: In Jimmy's quest to lose weight, he looks at......
  • Last Train to Memphis : The Movie

    Elvis Classic Albums on CD Viva Las Vegas Book From JAT ...
  • Feb. 18 Go! guide - Greenville Daily Reflector

    Feb. 18 Go! guideGreenville Daily ReflectorElvis Schreck, his real name, will pay tribute to Elvis Presley during his performance at 7:30 pm at the Paramount Theater, 3723 N. Main St., Farmville. He'll sing numerous Elvis Presley songs such as “Love...
  • Rock 'em, sock 'em - phillyBurbs.com

    Gloucester County Times - NJ.comRock 'em, sock 'emphillyBurbs.comThe James A. Michener Art Museum explores the celebrity of Elvis Presley and Muhammad Ali with twin photography exhibits. They came out of the South, ......
  • Elvis Is Back Delayed

    Once again a new Elvis release is delayed and this time it's the 2 disc legacy edition of 'Elvis Is Back'. The new edition brings "Elvis Is Back" together with "Something For Everybody" and also features 12......
  • Last Train To Memphis - The Movie

    Young Guns' writer John Fusco has been hired to tell the story of the King in a new movie. Fusco is adapting the critically acclaimed book written by Peter Guralnick, 'Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley'. The......
  • ELVIS ROCKS: Tickets are selling fast

    Wow - unbelievable. Just five days after we announced the dates for the BIGGEST ELVIS CELEBRATION OF THE YEAR, we sold over 250 tickets. Thank you for your enthusiasm and support! But not to worry, we have more tickets available! The showroom in Belgium (...
  • Vija Rekevics, pioneer in Seattle fashion, dies at 77 - Seattle Times

    Vija Rekevics, pioneer in Seattle fashion, dies at 77Seattle TimesHer daughter, Liz Rekevics, of Seattle, remembers her mother telling the story of how she got kissed by Elvis Presley. That was during the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, when Ms. Rekevics w...
  • Elvis Music Featured in Japanese Coca-Cola Commercial

    Elvis Music Featured in Japanese Coca-Cola Commercial February 18, 2011 Boys will be boys! That's the message behind a new Japanese TV commercial featuring the remix version of Elvis P...
  • High School Choir Performs at Graceland

    High School Choir Performs at Graceland February 18, 2011 Choir students from Marple Newton High School in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania visited Graceland on Thursday, Februa...
  • Rave Review from Rolling Stone for "Elvis Is Back: Legacy Edition"

    Rave Review from Rolling Stone for "Elvis Is Back: Legacy Edition" February 18, 2011 The King of Rock 'n' Roll continues to wow critics! Rolling Stone is raving over the upcoming release...
  • First footage of Elvis In Concert - New York

    Thirteen years after 'Elvis' returned to Radio City Music Hall in New York in March 1998, the King was back in the Big Apple. It didn't take long before the first footage was posted on YouTube (see link below). The 'live footage' starts at minute 5, while...
  • 'Elvis Is Back' delayed

    Once again a new Elvis release is delayed and this time it's the 2 disc legacy edition of 'Elvis Is Back'. The new edition brings "Elvis Is Back" together with "Something For Everybody" and also features 12 bonus songs which made up some of Elvis' biggest...

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The Elvis Files Volume 6 : 1971-1973 : The Story Continues : Due out August 16
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Wednesday, 19 June 2013
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Wednesday, 19 June 2013
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In stock: 'Elvis On Tour 1970 Vol 1'
Wednesday, 19 June 2013
After 'Live at the International' and 'On Tour 1971', author Kieran Davis brings us the first volume of 'Elvis on Tour 1970'. This is the story of Elvis' return to live performance outside of the las...
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Elvis Files Volume 6
Wednesday, 19 June 2013
Volume 6 of Erik Lorentzen's Elvis Files series is at the printer now, 470 pages with over 1500 photos are on their way!

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Wednesday, 19 June 2013
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Graceland Displays New Artifacts at The Beatles Story's "Elvis and Us" Exhibit
Wednesday, 19 June 2013
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