Posts Tagged ‘Elvis Presley’
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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Engelbert says there was “no one better” than Elvis
Written by admin on August 30, 2012 – 10:18 am -Engelbert Humperdinck has spoken warmly about his friendship with Elvis Presley, who he spent time with when the pair were performing in Las Vegas in the 1970s.
Humperdinck told his Facebook followers:
| “Elvis was quite possibly the warmest and most generous man that I have ever met. When we first met he embraced me and made me (a young lad from Leicester) feel completely welcome. I treasured our friendship. Musically there was no one better than EP. I miss you Elvis.” |
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Fans pay 35th anniversary tribute to Elvis Presley
Written by admin on August 16, 2012 – 7:19 pm -An estimated 75,000 people took part in the annual candlelight vigil in Memphis last night to pay tribute to Elvis Presley on the 35th anniversary of his death.
The staggering number highlights the enduring appeal of Elvis and the incredible loyalty of his fans.
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Song of the Week #119 – “Heartbreak Hotel”
Written by admin on August 13, 2012 – 10:08 pm -| The 35th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s untimely death is on August 16 and we are marking the occasion by selecting “Heartbreak Hotel” as Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons. |
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