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Saturday, March 31, 2012
Al Wertheimer and the Dreaded Tonto Bar
�I received an unexpected e-mail this week.� It was from Alfred Wertheimer, the most famous Elvis photographer and an interesting guy.� He sent me a joke.� Not just me.� He had a blast e-mail list of folks he shared the … Continue reading
Why Elvis Fans Continue to Feel the Frenzy
Theresea Hughes asked: Elvis’ fans span the whole world. They can be found in all places from China to Czechoslovakia. Elvis fan clubs are estimated to number around five hundred, represented in all but six states in the US and forty-five countries around the world.With the sheer number of Elvis’ fans, there is no denying [...]
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History Of Rock Music
Rajeev Rampersad asked: Rock music, where did it all begin? Believe it or not a black man who played black music, originally founded rock music in the mid 50s, this man was Chuck Berry. Rock became popular almost over night, and was accepted with open arms by the younger generations. This was largely due to [...]
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Friday, March 30, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Sorry, TCB Band -- No Call from RockHall, Again
On February 9, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame made an interesting announcement.
They will enshrine six rock backing-bands from the 50s and early 60s at the 2012 Induction Ceremony on April 14. The bands will join all the previously announced bands and singers in this year?s class, the ones that survived a significant judging competition.
The funny thing is that these old bands got a pass straight into the RockHall. No judging, just picked by committee. I?m fine with their easy ride. The more of these old rockers we can get in there the better.
That committee did have one criterion. Each band had to play behind somebody already in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The press release said, ?[These] groups should be recognized along with the original lead singer inductee.? This sounds like the powers behind the Hall of Fame realized an earlier mistake, and they are taking a move to fix it. Good for them.
For example, Hank Ballard will no longer be considered a single performer. From now on the name of the Inductee will be Hank Ballard and the Midnighters.
The other bands selected are:
Bill Haley and the Comets
Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps
Buddy Holly and the Crickets
James Brown and the Fabulous Flames
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
I?ll bet the Miracles and their fans have been hounding the hall since 1987, when the Hall put Smokey Robinson in without them. That was wrong and stupid. Congratulations to all the bands. You deserved it.
So, I?m happy about what did happen, but I?m upset about what didn?t happen. The TCB Band has again been ignored. (Ed. note: Lead guitarist, James Burton was inducted in 2001 in the relatively new ?Sideman? category.)
ElvisBlog has frequently commented about how the Hall hasn't inducted the other members of the band. Scotty, Bill, and DJ from the Blue Moon Boys have all been in as "Sidemen" since 2009. What's holding up recognition for the TCB guys?
Ronnie Tutt Drums
Glen D Hardin Keyboards
John Wilkinson Ryhthm Guitar
Jerry Scheff Bass
These guys certainly belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But, perhaps they didn?t fit the mold this time. They weren?t a 50s/60s band. And announcers at the performances didn?t regale the entrance of ?Elvis and the TCB Band.?
So, it looks like Ronnie, Glen, John and Jerry will have to wait until the Hall adds 70s groups. Or maybe, the Hall could gain some sense and induct them as ?Sidemen,? where they belong. And do it soon.
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Elvis Presley and His Music From the Heart
Gen Wright asked: When Elvis began putting together his collection of music for his comeback, he was able to reflect on many years of a great range of popular American music, including his own and that of other people.Elvis was blessed with a natural talent to sing just about anything, but he also needed to [...]
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
ElvisBlog Mini-Nuggets -- #17
Elvis Beer Cans: In 2004, Miller Brewing Co. released a set of eight commemorative beer cans celebrating 50 years of rock music. Doing the math, that would mark the start of rock and roll in 1954, and we all know what happened then ? Elvis? first recording, ?That?s All Right.? So, of course Elvis was on one of the cans.
Source: http://www.elvisblog.net/blog/_archives/2012/2/19/5001005.html
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Priscilla Presleys Plastic Surgery - Is She Plastic Too?
Sheila Clinch asked: Living in a town where there is a constant struggle to look good, Hollywood stars would not mind if they have to shell out their living just to pay a cosmetic surgeon to maintain their look. Or this is what they think. There are numbers of celebrities that turned out to be [...]
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New Chain of Elvis Themed Diners
EPE (Elvis Presley Enterprises) has licensed the EAD International Group to open up a chain of Elvis Presley themed restaurants throughout Eastern and Central Europe. Elvis hated restaurants according to everything I?ve read so I?m sure he?d be tickled pink … Continue reading
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What?s in a Name? Tips on Avoiding Probate
Robin S. Davis, CFP� asked: Most of us remember when Elvis Presley, “The King:, died in 1977. At that time his estate was worth an estimated 10 million dollars. Unfortunately, due to probate fees, legal fees, and estate taxes the amount was reduced to a paltry $3 minnion. This could have been avoided with the [...]
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Monday, March 26, 2012
Elvis and the 1992 Presidential Election
2012 is an election year, and already it has been the catalyst for one article connecting Elvis and politics. Well, now I have found a source that inspires another. It is the text of a 1993 San Francisco Examiner column by Greil Marcus. That name should be familiar to you, because Marcus is the author of two famous Elvis books: Mystery Train (1997) and Dead Elvis.
Elvis Books by Greil Marcus
Marcus reported that during the 1992 Presidential campaign, the press corps started comparing Bill Clinton to Elvis, although the candidate never did this himself. The press even made references to Clinton?s campaign plane as ?Air Elvis.?
Bill Clinton and Elvis on Stamp from the republic of Chad in Africa
His opponent, George H W Bush, felt compelled to respond to this linking of Clinton and Elvis, by stating this in a campaign speech:
?Clinton is on all sides of every issue. He?s been spotted more places than Elvis Presley. I guess you?d say his plan really is ?Elvis Economics?. America will be checking into Heartbreak Hotel.?
Bush didn?t get much traction with these assertions.
Autographed 1973 Photo of President George H W Bush and Elvis
In fact, the ?Heartbreak Hotel? reference may have worked in Clinton?s favor. Many believe he turned the race around when he wore dark glasses and played the song on the Arsineo Hall Show.
Bill Clinton Plays ?Heartbreak Hotel? on the Arsineo Hall Show
Marcus contended that an Elvis reference in any politician?s campaign speech is a guaranteed sound-bite on the evening news, although there is no guarantee what the public?s response will be. This quote is said to have lost votes for former President Bush in his re-election campaign:
?I finally figured out why Clinton compares himself to Elvis. The minute he takes a stand on something, he starts wiggling.?
The funniest thing in the Marcus column is this quote from noted dull and stiff politician, Al Gore, as he accepted the 1992 vice-presidential nomination at the convention in New York.
?I?ve been dreaming of this moment since I was a kid ? that one day I?d have a chance to come here to Madison Square Garden and be the warm-up act for Elvis.?
Yep, that would really get the fans revved up. Dream on, Al.
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Sunday, March 25, 2012
You Ain't Nothin' But A ... Golden Retiever?
All good Elvis fans are familiar with him singing ?Hound Dog? on the Steve Allen Show in 1956. After all the fuss Elvis caused performing the song on the Milton Berle Show, Allen made Elvis dress up in a tux and sing to a hound dog wearing a little top hat and sitting on a platform.
Source: http://www.elvisblog.net/blog/_archives/2012/1/28/4986912.html
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Elvis for President?
If you live in Iowa, New Hampshire, or South Carolina (as I do), you have withstood a barrage of political pitches on TV, in the mail, and on the telephone. So, with politics taking center stage around here this week, it reminded me that I have a pretty good file of pictures about Elvis running for President.
Source: http://www.elvisblog.net/blog/_archives/2012/1/21/4982280.html
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Saturday, March 24, 2012
What?s in a Name? Tips on Avoiding Probate
Robin S. Davis, CFP� asked: Most of us remember when Elvis Presley, “The King:, died in 1977. At that time his estate was worth an estimated 10 million dollars. Unfortunately, due to probate fees, legal fees, and estate taxes the amount was reduced to a paltry $3 minnion. This could have been avoided with the [...]
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Evisblog News -- 3/4/12
Blog Issues:
I am less than a month away from the date my blogware supplier shuts down all the sites. You have to swich over to WordPress or end it all.
I'm finished with the migration to the new platform, but I still have to learn how to manage the theme, banner, columns, archives, font, bla, bla, bla.
For the last ten days, there have been some problems uploading of new photos to illustrate the stories. That's why last week's post was all text.
Source: http://www.elvisblog.net/blog/_archives/2012/3/4/5010158.html
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Friday, March 23, 2012
ElvisBlog Mini-Nuggets -- #17
Elvis Beer Cans: In 2004, Miller Brewing Co. released a set of eight commemorative beer cans celebrating 50 years of rock music. Doing the math, that would mark the start of rock and roll in 1954, and we all know what happened then ? Elvis? first recording, ?That?s All Right.? So, of course Elvis was on one of the cans.
Source: http://www.elvisblog.net/blog/_archives/2012/2/19/5001005.html
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What?s in a Name? Tips on Avoiding Probate
Robin S. Davis, CFP� asked: Most of us remember when Elvis Presley, “The King:, died in 1977. At that time his estate was worth an estimated 10 million dollars. Unfortunately, due to probate fees, legal fees, and estate taxes the amount was reduced to a paltry $3 minnion. This could have been avoided with the [...]
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
Return to Sender? How to Avoid the Christmas Post Blues
John Smith asked: Christmas ? a time for giving, receiving, and for that warm glow of goodwill generated by knowing that there is something bigger out there than ourselves ? the spirit of Christmas. However, it is often the case that the giving and receiving of Christmas gifts gets scuppered.Established in 1660 ? and with [...]
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