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Rare photographs in regards to Elvis Presley via www.ElvisCollector.info
Posted by Jeff Schrembs on April 10, 2015
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Elvis Presley’s “secret panel vehicle”
Courtesy of Fox News here is an interesting article about a vehicle Elvis supposedly used to venture out in public.
Legend has it that Elvis Presley wanted to be an undercover agent. Turns out, he may have been a good one.
Three-time NASCAR championship winning crew chief Ray Evernham recently visited Graceland to shoot a segment for his Velocity show AmeriCarna about the last car Elvis drove before he died, a 1973 Stutz Blackhawk III.
While he was there, the Graceland folks told him the vehicle he really wanted to see was tucked away in a warehouse out back. There, under a sheet, was a rusty old 1948 Chevrolet Panel Van that they say Elvis used to use to sneak out of Graceland when he wanted to avoid his fans and the press.
Apparently, the King used to put on a baseball cap and a jacket and slip out via a rear driveway when he wanted to go to the movies or shopping, and no one was ever the wiser. One time the truck even broke down on the side of the road and several members of the Graceland staff passed by with no idea that it was the boss that was stranded.
The Chevy has been hidden from public view since Elvis died, and is just the way he left it. Along with his famous 1955 pink Cadillac, it’s purportedly been in Graceland’s collection the longest.
Check out Fox Car Report’s interview with Ray Evernham to hear more about the Chevy, and his thoughts on his former teammate Jeff Gordon’s retirement from NASCAR. The second season of AmeriCarna kicks off on Tuesday, February 17th.
Posted by Jeff Schrembs on February 14, 2015
https://theelvisexpert.com/2015/02/14/elvis-presleys-secret-panel-vehicle/
Elvis Presley versus Michael Jackson
For those who did not live through the era when Elvis Presley was alive will never appreciate all of the talents that Elvis had. In every category of entertainment Elvis was unsurpassed. Here is a quick checklist.
Acting – Elvis was the ONLY movie star who made money (gross and net) for the studio in everyone of his movies.
TV – Elvis’ 1950s TV appearances captured over 85% of the entire viewing audience. Elvis’ appearances on Ed Sullivan were groundbreaking and encompassed Elvis’ style, movement, passion, and his vocal abilities. Elvis 1960 Frank Sinatra Special, when Elvis was discharged from the United States Army in 1960, was the most watched TV show of that year. Elvis’ 1973 Aloha from Hawaii special was watched, via satellite, by over a BILLION PEOPLE. Keep in mind that the US population then was approximately 211 million people versus the approximately 365 million people today.
Concert Appearances – Elvis was the greatest live performer of all time. No backup distraction dancers. No special digital effects. No lip syncing. No auto tune. Just Elvis on a stage with a microphone and the fans went crazy. Elvis played to SOLD OUT concert venues, the largest in the United States including the 1970 Houston appearance in excess of 100,000 paid audience members, every year from 1969 until (sadly) his death in 1977. Elvis is known, for good reason, to be the “king of Las Vegas” because he earned it.
Record sales – Elvis was, and is, the ONLY singer to have number 1 records in (4) four decades (i.e. 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and again in 2002 (a little less conversation remix). Elvis is the ONLY singer to have number 1 records in the categories of; gospel, rhythm and blues, country, rock and roll, pop music, and Christmas. Elvis’ record sales, over a billion, have been “undercounted” as there has never been a true, and accurate, attempt to calculate all of his sales in the United States and worldwide. Elvis’ music was so diverse, and exceptional, that it diluted the amount of number 1 songs and top ten hits (i.e. BIllboard came out in 1956 and Elvis’ hits were put into multiple categories as no one would put a “label” on his vocal range and style).
Graceland – Elvis’ longtime personal residence in Memphis Tennessee is the second most visited home in the United States and has been since it’s opening in 1982. Only the White House has more visitors annually than Graceland.
Earnings – Elvis made millions in eras when the “medium family income” was $5,000.00 (five thousand dollars). Elvis’ has been the highest paid earner over 97%, in a (sadly) category of deceased, of the time from 1977 until this post 2015.
In every possible category Elvis Presley is, was, and forever will be the greatest singer/performer/entertainer who ever lived and that includes Michael Jackson. If these facts aren’t enough to convince you then please follow this blog and visit http://www.ElvisCollector.info for more original articles by Jeff Schrembs.
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Posted by Jeff Schrembs on January 19, 2015
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Scotty Moore talks about meeting Elvis (thanks YouTube)
Posted by Jeff Schrembs on January 4, 2015
https://theelvisexpert.com/2015/01/04/scotty-moore-talks-about-meeting-elvis-thanks-youtube/
Graceland VIP 60 years of Elvis (Presley) video
Posted by Jeff Schrembs on December 7, 2014
https://theelvisexpert.com/2014/12/07/graceland-vip-60-years-of-elvis-presley-video/
Ginger Alden releases book “Elvis and Ginger”
Ginger Alden was Elvis Presley’s girlfriend the day (sadly) in which he died August 16, 1977.
There are many who argue, and have strong positions, about the relationship between Elvis and Ginger but the facts are that only Elvis and Ginger truly knew how much they cared for and/or were committed to one another.
If Elvis didn’t want her around, let alone to trust to oversee while he slept due to having chronic sleep apnea – sleep walking – insomnia – etc., you can rest assured that they wouldn’t have been around.
Out of respect for Lisa Marie I have refrained from delving too much into Elvis’ two “main” girlfriends after his divorce was final on October 9, 1973 being Linda Thompson and then Ginger Alden. However they did play significant roles in Elvis’ life onstage and off.
Here is an interesting interview via YouTube video.
Posted by Jeff Schrembs on October 1, 2014
https://theelvisexpert.com/2014/10/01/ginger-alden-releases-book-elvis-and-ginger/
June 2014 Elvis photos added to www.ElvisCollector.info
If you like these rare photographs then please (a) let us know and (b) check out http://www.ElvisCollector.info.
Posted by Jeff Schrembs on June 11, 2014
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Some great photographs of Elvis – April 2014 (by Jeff Schrembs)
If you like to view rare photographs of Elvis there are some wonderful sites available. A few are; http://www.Elvis.com. http://www.ElvisConcerts.com, http://www.elvisunique.com (Paul Litcher’s site), any of Russ Howe’s websites, and (being biased) http://www.ElvisCollector.info.
Enjoy.
Jeff Schrembs
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Posted by Jeff Schrembs on April 30, 2014
https://theelvisexpert.com/2014/04/30/some-great-photographs-of-elvis-april-2014-by-jeff-schrembs/
Elvis Presleys birthday is January 8th 2014 (by Jeff Schrembs)
In a few days, on January 8, 2014, Elvis Presley would have been 79 years old.
Here are a few rare photographs of Elvis throughout the years.
For additional photos please check out http://www.ElvisCollector.info.
Take care and may God bless you.
Posted by Jeff Schrembs on January 8, 2014
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Book review of “Elvis Aaron Presley”
Elvis Aaron Presley by Alanna Nash, Billy Smith, Lamar Fike, and Marty Lacker (1996 reprint) is an excellent book.
This book can be found online as well as on www.Amazon.com.
WHY you ask?
Well, I will tell you.
First and foremost these individuals were with Elvis, including Billy Smith who was Elvis’ cousin, for either (a) all of his life and/or (b) the vast majority of his life.
Secondly, Marty Lacker is an honorable honest and faithful friend of Elvis’ and been an Elvis Presley (facts both good and not so good) confidant since the early 1960s.
Lamar Fike was a funny, caring, and sincere man who never left a room before leaving his laughter/sense of humor on everyone. Sadly Lamar Fike passed away recently and our prayers remain with his family, friends and loved ones.
Billy Smith was with Elvis the day of his death and played racquetball with Elvis (as Elvis could not sleep). Sadly, Billy Smith was the last person on earth to hear/see Elvis sing a song (as Elvis played the piano which was outside his racquetball court in the same building and the song he played/sang was “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain”).
Alanna Nash is the foremost author concerning Elvis Presley. Her writings are “sourced” and her writing style leads the reader effortlessly throughout this book and each of her books.
One of the great things about Alanna Nash’s writings are that she puts things into context that may be controversial but are necessary to fully examine various aspects of Elvis’ life onstage and off.
The stories contained in this book are memorable and the individuals who wrote this book are exceptional men (individually and collectively). They were proud of being Elvis friends and they loved him…and he loved them as well.
That alone, ladies and gentlemen, is reason enough to get this book and learn more about the world’s greatest entertainer and the man himself.
Take care and God bless.
Jeff Schrembs
Posted by Jeff Schrembs on July 31, 2013
https://theelvisexpert.com/2013/07/31/book-review-of-elvis-aaron-presley/
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