THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM “…remains an enduring American icon 4 decades after his death.” Elvis Presley is among seven “distinguished individuals” to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a ceremony on November 16, 2018. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle…
A photo of Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison found after 65 years! The first joint photo of two popular music legends Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison were friends. When years ago I had the opportunity to exchange a few…
THE PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE SOUL Because our vision of Elvis, of the legend, of the myth, of the boy who was afraid to wake up from the dream he was living, would never have been the same, without what…
MARCH 8, 1960 Elvis went to Forrest Hill Cemetery to see for the first time the stone grave and angels that had been placed at his mother’s grave. From the time of his burial until his body was moved…
Elvis and Nancy Sinatra, in the movie “Speedway”. Directed by Norman Taurog, for the Metro Goldwyn Mayer . Although filming took place in June 1967, ”Speedway” was released in Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 12, 1968. It ranked 40th…
THE AGREEMENT The deal that would forever change American popular culture did not happen overnight. The seeds were sown months in advance due to the rise of Elvis Presley‘s success, Colonel Tom Parker‘s ambition, and Sam Phillips‘ desperation. On…
ELVIS AND HIS GENEROSITY HIS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO “MARCH OF DIMES”. On Wednesday, January 8, 1958, Elvis celebrated his birthday party at Graceland. It was his 23rd birthday. That same day Elvis had a date with Maria Kosloski. Maria…
ELVIS’ FIRST VISIT TO HAWAII. THE BEGINNING OF HIS LOVE FOR THE ISLANDS. Elvis‘ first visit to his beloved Hawaiian Islands was in 1957. On November 5, 1957, Elvis set sail for Honolulu, Hawaii, on the USS Matsonia, arriving…
ELVIS ON TOUR Second Tour (From September 9 to 14, 1970). Photo: September 13, 1970. Curtis Hixon Hall. Tampa Florida. ELVIS ATTIRE: Jumpsuit: White Metal Eye Suit. Belt: Brown Macrame Belt Audience: 7,500 people. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});…
DOLORES HART Dolores Hart stood out on the big screen for her talent and great beauty, however, she decided to take the robes and is now mother superior Elvis Presley was undoubtedly one of the most important Hollywood stars…
THE DEVASTATION OF THE TUPELO TORNADO . 1936. THE FINGER OF GOD. On APRIL 5, 1936, an F5 tornado ripped through Elvis’ small hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi. Elvis was 14 months old, Gladys terrified, took her little…
Elvis Presley tops the list of the highest-paid deceased artists Forbes magazine has published the latest ranking. As every year, Forbes magazine published a list of the highest-paid deceased artists and celebrities. Interestingly, there were some surprising changes in…
