Category Archives: Elvis In the News

Elvis in 1956–Join the Celebration

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Cher
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1956 was a whirlwind year for Elvis who had only begun breaking new ground with his unique performance and vocal style. Remarkably, 55 years ago, Elvis enjoyed his first RCA single and national hit, "Heartbreak Hotel," his first album, "Elvis … Continue reading →

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The King Lives On

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Cher
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by RockStar Weekly Week 3 (April 11, 2011) A special Elvis only issue this week – looking at the Viva Elvis album and how it has brought Elvis back. There’s also an Elvis timeline. Read online:  April 11, 2011 | … Continue reading →

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Elvis: An American Icon

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Cher
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I truly believe that Elvis is the most photographed personality in the history of celebrity and/or cameras.  There has to be millions of photographs of Elvis.  And the pictures taken of a 21-year old Elvis by photographer Al Wertheimer are … Continue reading →

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This Might Make You Feel a Wee Bit Aged

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Cher
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Riley Keough channels grandfather Elvis Presley in rock’n’roll-inspired campaign for Lee jeans This is Elvis’ gorgeous granddaughter trying to emulate her grandpa.  She does it nicely in my opinion. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1376199/Riley-Keough-channels-grandfather-Elvis-Presley-rocknroll-inspired-campaign-Lee-jeans.html#ixzz1JMj6KUmX

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Elvis Sings Blue Christmas on New Verizon Commercial

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Cher

Elvis lives still… Amazing it is that even 32 years after his death, his voice and his spirit are still with us, marketable with continued commercial appeal.  Elvis Presley was and is truly endless…  

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Elvis Presley’s Hair to Auctioned – Update

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Cher

Okay updating the update: October 13th, 2009 – So I’m reading the Jerry Hopkins biography and as fate would have it I encountered the bit today where he comments that Elvis did in fact dye his hair black prior to … Continue reading →

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Elvis Presley’s hair to be auctioned

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Cher

Source: femalefirst.co.uk A clump of the rock ‘n’ roll legend’s locks, which were shorn when he joined the US army in 1958, will be auctioned in Chicago on Sunday October 18. Auctioneers are hoping the hair will raise at least … Continue reading →

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Historic return of Elvis Presley to the Levitt Shell for 12th annual Indie Memphis Film Festival

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Cher

Elvis® is returning to one of the places where it all started. As part of the 12th annual Indie Memphis Film Festival, Indie Memphis is bringing the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll back to the Levitt Shell in Overton Park … Continue reading →

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Elvis Presley Monument In Friedberg

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Cher

r6c2khsxvq A new monument was revealed last weekend in Friedberg. The Elvis sculpture measures 5 meters in height and is 3.75 meters wide. The monument is placed in the middle of the roundabout near the entrance of the Capri Club … Continue reading →

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