He may have been famous for his blue suede shoes and his iconic quiff, but little is it known that the King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley had a soft spot for horses Continue reading Priscilla Presley reveals Elvis’s obsession with horses (Horse and Hound) »

AMORY – The old armory’s biggest claim to fame perhaps was being the venue for a Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley concert in 1955 in which a young Elvis Presley was said to have heard the song “Blue Suede Shoes” sung for the first time by Carl Perkins. Continue reading Amory awarded grant to re-roof armory (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal) »

Few figures in popular culture have endured in our collective consciousness as has multi-Grammy® Awardâwinning artist Elvis Presley. Crowned as the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Presley's revolutionary rockabilly music and captivating performances were as much a part of his legend as his uninhibited hip swivels, blue suede shoes, his ... Continue reading On March 2, 2010, Experience John Carpenter and Kurt Russells Ultimate Tribute to The King of Rock n Roll ‘ELVIS’ on … (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) »

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals wrote a letter Wednesday proposing to lease Elvis Presley's old Circle G Ranch in Horn Lake for use as a "Don't Be Cruel Educational Center" for children. "This would be a good way to let kids know the truth about how cows are ... Continue reading PETA asks to lease Elvis ranch (Memphis Commercial Appeal) »

Locks of his hair go for $15,000, two shirts for $80,000. Sweaty scarves fetch $1,900. No word on the blue suede shoes. When John Urso left Leslie Hindman Auctioneers on Sunday, he carried two shirts carefully hung and wrapped in plastic -- shirts too small for him to wear. Continue reading Easy come, easy go at Elvis Presley auction (Los Angeles Times) »

It may be tough to avoid tripping over some blue suede shoes this week as Elvis Presley impersonators descend on Manchester. Continue reading Elvis Festival Comes To Manchester (WMUR New Hampshire) »

Blue Suede Shoes is no ordinary Elvis show. It takes a different approach to the legend known as the King of rock 'n' roll, by delving into the relationship with his manager, Col. Tom Parker, that made Elvis Presley famous.[...] Continue reading A different look at the King (Barrie Examiner) »

The Collingwood Elvis Festival turns 15 this year. The Collingwood Elvis Festival is ready to celebrate its 15th anniversary. Fifteen years of sideburns, blue suede shoes and rhinestone jumpsuits. Continue reading Hail to the King: Elvis festival celebrates 15th anniversary (Simcoe.com) »

The Collingwood Elvis Festival is ready to celebrate its 15th anniversary. Fifteen years of sideburns, blue suede shoes and rhinestone jumpsuits. Continue reading Hail to the King: Elvis festival celebrates 15th anniversary (Bracebridge Examiner & Gravenhurst Banner) »

THE Oldham Coliseum is urging Elvis fans to put on their blue suede shoes and hot foot it down to the theatre. It is searching for “The King of Oldham” — the number one Elvis Presley fan in the borough. Continue reading Are you the number one Elvis fan in town? (Oldham Chronicle) »