ELVIS FESTIVAL WEBSITE

New Website for June Elvis Festival in Holland: For all the information about the ElvisMatters June Festival there is a special website. With an incredible variety of events, ranging from a TCB rockshow to an Elvis Film Festival, from never-before-seen exhibitions to Cadillac rides: it's all there. To give visitors the chance to put together their own 'Elvis Schedule', we have launched a website with all the Elvis events in the center of Breda.

ELVIS THEMED PARK IN LIMBO

The Elvis-themed resort planned for the Las Vegas Strip may not become a reality. A group of investors who had planned to build the resort on the 18 acres across from CityCenter could be forced to sell their property because of a default on a $475 million mortgage loan.

New York-based FX Real Estate and Entertainment said its lenders informed the company on April 9 of the bank’s intention to sell the land “to satisfy the principal amount…owed to them under the mortgage loan and secured by the property.”

FX said it would not be able to resolve the default issue by the May 18 deadline and “is considering all legal options, including bankruptcy proceedings” to prevent the sale of the property.

Legendary Guitar: Elvis Presley’s Gibson J-200

Elvis’s Gibson J-200 quickly became his favorite instrument, and he sought protection for it a year later in the form of a custom-made tooled-leather cover, which the guitar is frequently seen wearing in live concert photos and film footage. Originally a stock-factory model, the guitar received the custom appointments that it was later known for after being sent out for restoration upon Elvis’s return from Army service in 1960. In addition to getting it back into playing condition, the famous “ELVIS PRESLEY” inlay was added to the fingerboard, and the original pickguard was swapped out for a pointy, black custom affair, first prominently seen in the movie Wild in the Country.

This is the guitar Elvis again turned to for his live performance comeback of 1969-’71, a period that is well documented in photos and on film — a great proportion of which beautifully shows off his modified 1956 J-200. The guitar is now on display with other Elvis Presley memorabilia at the artist’s Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tenn.

MAMAS BOY

You would never have thought, in 1953, when a truck driver for Crown Electric in Memphis, TN wandered into Sun Records on his lunch hour to record two songs as a birthday present for his mother, that he would become a legend. Even Sam Phillips, the owner of Sun Records, was unimpressed.

In July 1954, Elvis was in the studio singing That’s Alright Mama. Phillips, finally recognizing the potential, knew he had the breakthrough star he had been searching for. Specifically, Phillips had found an attractive white young man who had the sound and feel of the black R&B artists he had been recording.

Elvis joined Sun Records and what would come to be called Sun’s “Million Dollar Quartet” - the foursome of Jerry Lee Lewis , Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Presley.

By 1955 Elvis had recorded 5 songs for Sun Records and gained some popularity in the South. He also acquired as manager, Col. Tom Parker. Givng Parker his due - the man knew how to market new stars. Parker launched a campaign aimed at garnishing national exposure for Elvis.

ELVIS PRESLEY BIOGRAPHY PLAQUE

This Elvis Presley biography collector plaque eloquently tells the story of America's most cherished rock-and-roller! Proudly features the biography of this history-making heartthrob, accompanied by a colorful classic photo. A fitting testament to the everlasting appeal of this beloved hero! Plastic frame; glass cover. 10" x 1/2" x 8" high. Great for the Elvis collector!

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ELVIS PUTS HIS STAMP ON MUSIC

Putting a stamp on collecting

By Brian Kamsoke
Contributing Writer

Did you know the most widely saved U.S. stamp was the 1993 Elvis Presley stamp? According to the United States Postal Service, there have been 124 million of these stamps bought and saved. That's a hunka-hunka lot of stamps!

Who is next on the list?

2) Wildflowers, 1992 (76.2 million stamps)

3) Rock & Roll/Rhythm & Blues, 1993 (75.8 million stamps)

4) Civil War, 1995 (46.6 million stamps)

5) Legends of the West, 1994 (46.5 million stamps)

6) Marilyn Monroe, 1995 (46.3 million stamps)

7) Bugs Bunny, 1997 (44.0 million stamps)

8) Summer Olympic Games, 1992 (39.6 million stamps)

9) The World of Dinosaurs, 1997 (38.5 million stamps)

10) Centennial Olympic Games, 1996 (38.1 million stamps)

Do you notice something about the list? All the stamps were released within the last 20 years

SEE THE FULL STORY AT THE DAILY STAR..

Elvis Memorabilia

GRACELAND NOT NEVERLAND !!!

Graceland Mansion

Experience life as Elvis did at Graceland Mansion with an audio-guided tour featuring commentary and stories by Elvis and his daughter, Lisa Marie. Graceland, located on Elvis’ 14-acre estate, will lead you through Elvis’ amazing journey and the cultural and social barriers he experience along with way. The Graceland Mansion tour includes the living room, music room, Elvis’ parents' bedroom, the dining room, kitchen, TV room, pool room and jungle room. In addition, behind the house, you will be able to tour Elvis’ racquetball building and his original business office.

Enjoy an audio-guided tour of the Mansion with stories told by Lisa Marie and Elvis.

Also, a highlight of the mansion tour is Elvis’ trophy building, which houses his enormous collection of gold records and awards, along with an extensive display of career mementos, stage costumes, jewelry, photographs, and much more.

The mansion portion of the tour ends with a quiet visit to the Meditation Garden, where Elvis and members of his family have been laid to rest.

GRACELAND!!! NOT NEVERLAND !!

THE KING & I