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Million Dollar Quartet (New York Times)

On December 4, 1956, an auspicious twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together. The place was Sun Records' storefront studio in Memphis. The man who made it happen was Sam Phillips, the "Father of Rock 'n' Roll," who discovered them all. Continue reading Million Dollar Quartet (New York Times) »

Kurt Russell’s ‘Elvis’ finally out on DVD (Erie Times-News)

Written by NewsFeed. Published on March 12th, 2010 in Elvis News.
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In 1962, in a scene in Elvis Presley's 12th movie, "It Happened at the World's Fair," child actor Kurt Russell was required to kick the famous rock 'n' roll singer in the shin. Continue reading Kurt Russell’s ‘Elvis’ finally out on DVD (Erie Times-News) »

Graceland to mark Elvis Presley’s 75th birthday with year-long celebration (The Telegraph)

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The year-long celebration of Elvis Presley's 75th Birthday continues on March 1 with the grand opening of "Elvis Presley: Fashion King," at Graceland. The exhibit is the first of its kind at Elvis' home in Memphis, and explores fashion trends ushered in by the King of Rock ... Continue reading Graceland to mark Elvis Presley’s 75th birthday with year-long celebration (The Telegraph) »

The Style of Elvis Presley Showcased at First-Ever Fashion Exhibit at Graceland (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

MEMPHIS, Tenn.----The year-long celebration of Elvis Presley’s 75th Birthday continues on March 1 with the grand opening of “Elvis Presley: Fashion King,” at Graceland. The exhibit is the first of its kind at Elvis’ home in Memphis, and explores fashion trends ushered in by the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Continue reading The Style of Elvis Presley Showcased at First-Ever Fashion Exhibit at Graceland (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) »

CNN – Elvis Passport Exposes Security Flaw (WSB-TV 2 Atlanta)

Written by NewsFeed. Published on February 23rd, 2010 in Elvis News.
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In The Name Of Improved Security A Hacker Showed How A Biometric Passport Issued In The Name Of Long-Dead Rock 'N' Roll King Elvis Presley Could Be Cleared Through An Automated Passport Scanning System Being Tested At An International Airport. Continue reading CNN – Elvis Passport Exposes Security Flaw (WSB-TV 2 Atlanta) »

Vegas hotel unveils Elvis extravaganza (MalaysiaNews.net)

Written by NewsFeed. Published on February 21st, 2010 in Elvis News.
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While growing up in Collinsville, Ill., in the 1970s, Bill Cherry listened to Elvis Presley, watched him on TV and sang Presley's songs in the bedroom. For him, portraying the king of rock 'n' roll f... Continue reading Vegas hotel unveils Elvis extravaganza (MalaysiaNews.net) »

PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Cirque Du Soleil ‘Viva Elvis’: It Has the Glitz, but Does It Capture Presley’s Soul? (All About Jazz)

Like Cirque's Las Vegas take on the Beatles in "Love," "Viva Elvis" attempts to capture the magical spirit of one of rock 'n' roll's most mythic figures. But does the Canadian company succeed? Lewis notes that there are some striking musical numbers, including a military-themed treatment of "Return to Sender." ... Continue reading PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Cirque Du Soleil ‘Viva Elvis’: It Has the Glitz, but Does It Capture Presley’s Soul? (All About Jazz) »

Elvis back in Vegas with Cirque du Soleil (CNN)

Written by NewsFeed. Published on February 20th, 2010 in Elvis News.
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Cirque Du Soleil successfully tackled the Beatles with its "Love" show, so it seems fitting for it to take on another legendary name in rock 'n' roll: Elvis Presley. Continue reading Elvis back in Vegas with Cirque du Soleil (CNN) »

See Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis tribute with Special Guest Star D.J Fontana Elvis’s Original Drummer at the … (PRWeb)

Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis in Concert with special guest star D.J Fontana Elvis’s original Drummer is coming to the Sunrise Theatre in Fort Pierce, Florida on March 19,2010. In celebration of the life and music of Elvis Presley , Chris MacDonald lovingly brings back the magic of “the King ... Continue reading See Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis tribute with Special Guest Star D.J Fontana Elvis’s Original Drummer at the … (PRWeb) »

See Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis tribute with Special Guest Star D.J Fontana Elvis’s Original Drummer at the … (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis in Concert with special guest star D.J Fontana Elvis’s original Drummer is coming to the Sunrise Theatre in Fort Pierce, Florida on March 19,2010. In celebration of the life and music of Elvis Presley , Chris MacDonald lovingly brings back the magic of “the King ... Continue reading See Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis tribute with Special Guest Star D.J Fontana Elvis’s Original Drummer at the … (PRWeb via Yahoo! News) »
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