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Bernard Lansky, clothier to Elvis, dies aged 85
Written by admin on November 15, 2012 – 8:43 pm -Bernard Lansky, joint-founder of the Memphis-based Lansky Brothers clothiers, died this morning aged 85.
Bernard and Guy Lansky opened Lansky Brothers at 126 Beale St. in 1946, at first dealing in army surplus, but soon moving on to more sharp clothing that appealed to the entertainment community, including the likes of Duke Ellington and Billy Eckstine. Before long, the cool threads attracted the attention of a flashy teenager called Elvis Presley, who would go on to become one of their best customers, and make the company world famous.
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New releases update – November 2012
Written by admin on November 6, 2012 – 10:57 am -The New Releases page has been updated to include music CD, DVD and Blu-ray releases for November.
Highlights for November include:
- “The Rolling Stones: Charlie is My Darling – Ireland 1965” on DVD/Blu-ray and deluxe box set (Nov 6) and multiple editions of their “GRRR!” greatest hits (Nov 13)
- “Hungarian Rhapsody – Queen Live In Budapest ” in multiple editions (Nov 6)
- “Elvis – Prince From Another Planet” and “Elvis: As Recorded At Madison Square Garden – Legacy Edition” (Nov 13)
- “The Beatles – Stereo Box Set” vinyl edition (Nov 13)
- “Led Zeppelin – Celebration Day” in multiple editions (Nov 19)
- “The Beach Boys – Live in Concert: 50th Anniversary Tour” on DVD and Blu-ray (Nov 19/20).
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Elvis Presley tops all-time best sellers list
Written by admin on October 19, 2012 – 7:42 pm - |
Elvis Presley has been named the UK’s biggest selling male singles artist of all time. The Official Charts Company made the announcement as part of their celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Official Singles Chart. |
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Madame Tussauds unveils new Elvis waxwork in Hollywood
Written by admin on October 18, 2012 – 4:51 pm -| Elvis Presley is the latest star to be added to Madame Tussauds waxworks museum in Hollywood. The museum has opted for Elvis in a pose from his classic 1957 movie “Jailhouse Rock”.
The waxwork isn’t perfect by any means, but it does capture the essence of Elvis reasonably well and is much better than some earlier efforts. |
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Previously unseen footage of Elvis at Madison Square Garden
Written by admin on October 10, 2012 – 7:56 pm -A brief clip of Elvis performing “Suspicious Minds” at Madison Square Garden has heightened anticipation for the forthcoming “Elvis – Prince From Another Planet” 2CD/DVD box set.
Rolling Stone posted a preview of the previously unseen amateur footage taken during Elvis’ afternoon performance of June 10, 1972. The complete footage runs around 20 minutes and it will be a big selling point for “Elvis – Prince From Another Planet,” which also includes remixed/remastered editions of the afternoon and evening shows, and footage of the press conference given to promote the gigs.
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