Theresea Hughes asked:


Those who have seen Elvis alive in concert were very lucky. Seeing Elvis in his glittering jumpsuits and his jet black hair with the trademark sideburns feels so tremendously beyond the limits of consciousness even in those days. Throw in his famous pelvis dance and hysteria follows. Well, those were the days.

Fortunately, many of his concerts are documented and recorded on video. And avid fans, particularly those who are from the current generation, can still view the legend that was Elvis as if he were still making tour performances around the US.

Elvis’ Concerts By Location

There are many documented Elvis concerts available in music stores and video shops. As a fan, you have to know the venues where Elvis held concerts before you start a video library of his performances. The following categorizes Elvis’ concerts according to major venues in his legendary career.

Early Memphis Performances

The year was 1954 when Elvis started doing concerts. He started out with amateur concerts and benefit performances before he had his first few shows as a professional. Elvis’ first concerts early in his career were held in his hometown of Memphis. But it is said that Elvis’ real start was when he performed at a high school show a year earlier in 1953.

Elvis’ first few performances on stage were held in places like the Bel Air Motel, the Eagle’s Nest, and the Bon Air Club; all in Memphis. His growing fame soon took him to other nearby states like Texas, Arkansas, and of course, Louisiana.

Las Vegas Shows

After being busy with other interests like film and recording, Elvis came back to Las Vegas to do a series of annual concerts from 1969 to 1976. His concerts in Las Vegas were always sold out no matter if his performance was fantastic or characterless, which happened occasionally. Elvis’ regular performances in Las Vegas were usually held during summer and after the Christmas season.

Lake Tahoe Concerts

Elvis performed in Lake Tahoe intermittently from 1971 to 1976. These live performances were rarely documented and are considered to be rare, very few pictures and recordings from there have been released.

Tour Concerts

Elvis started a series of concert tours beginning in 1970. Beginning from Texas, his concert tours took him to Florida, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and other popular cities in the US. The most famous of these concert tours was Aloha held in Hawaii. His last performance before his death was in Indiana.



Martha

alexis asked:


There is a saying that rock and roll stars live on the edge and drive in the fast lane. Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, Kurt Cobain of Nirvana, and Michael Hutchence of INXS did just that. They were music icons who lived on the edge. Sad to say, their fame and fortune also led to their untimely deaths. What’s more alarming is these stars die a few years after achieving fame. News of rock stars and other music icons dying young is alarming, because their deaths are associated with substance overdose.



A recent study conducted in Liverpool John Moores University showed that 1,050 American and European artists or so-called “icons” died earlier than average people. Of the 100 stars that died from 1956 to 2005, majority of these American “music icons” died at the age of 42 on average, while those from Europe passed away at 35 years of age. The reason? Unhealthy lifestyle, improper diet, drug addiction, and alcohol and substance abuse. In addition, part of the dilemma is living with the stress and anxiety associated with fame.



According to the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, drug and alcohol are the primary causes of many deaths of music stars, which accounted for one in every four deaths. Alcohol damages the body in many ways. It can affect the brain and can lead to poor coordination, faulty judgment, slowed reflexes, distorted vision, memory lapses, and blackouts. Alcohol can damage many organs in the body. It is absorbed directly in the bloodstream and raises the risk of acquiring life-threatening ailments like cancer. Extremely high doses of alcohol can even cause alcohol poisoning, coma, or even death.



It is a fact that many celebrities and music personalities are involved in the repeated and excessive use of drugs and substances. High doses of many illegal drugs can cause immediate life-threatening problems like heart attack, respiratory failure, and coma. The combination of drugs and alcohol are extremely dangerous. In addition, some drugs can have dangerous interactions with alcohol. The human body can only handle so many toxins at once, this is the reason why illegal drugs should not be taken with alcohol. There are times that drug can chemically interact with alcohol, when taken with alcohol it disperses faster in the bloodstream and take effect faster. These are the reasons why alcohol and drug overdose is one of the leading cause of death among music icons and many individuals.

The number of rock stars who died and are dying at a young age is cause of alarm for society because many artists are influential among children and young people. They want to be like them—the rock gods. The young people hero-worship them. They buy their albums, watch their concerts, and even try to dress like them. A lot young people want to be like rock stars. They want fame, money, and other expensive stuff. Young people of today want to be rock stars more than anything else. They want to sing loud songs, strum the guitars to produce loud music, and beat the drums real hard. The young people want to experience the euphoria that these rock icons claim they feel whenever they’re on stage. Sad to say, all the fame, fortune, and money were not able to change the fact that many rock stars and music icons died early.

Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, Kurt Cobain, and Michael Hutchence What went wrong? Were they overwhelmed by fame that they lost control of reality and turned to drugs and other banned substances? It is clear that these rock stars were not happy at all. Death in some ways make people more interesting and famous than they were still alive. However, dead rock stars are reminders of the pain and depression that may take place as side effects of fame.



Brandon

thebostonredhead asked:


I’ve heard that people like Elvis Presley & Marilyn Monroe have been known to haunt some Las Vegas hotels. But I can’t remember the names of those hotels. If anyone out there knows the hotels’ names, could they please answer?

Gertrude

Theresea Hughes asked:


A History

Elvis Presley collectibles and memorabilia items are among the hottest retro or vintage novelties around today. Elvis collectibles trace back to the 1950’s when he was hitting the music charts with several number one singles. A certain Colonel Parker is said to be the one responsible for starting Elvis Presley Enterprises Incorporated, a company that has made a bonanza out of Elvis’ tremendous popularity.

Maintaining High Market Value

Well, cashing in on Elvis Presley’s celebrity status by putting his name and image on every conceivable object from mugs, clothing, board games, to dolls started a frenzy that to this day has kept on growing. Elvis collectibles are estimated to command a market that can easily be in excess of a billion dollars. And this market doesn’t even include Elvis’ albums.

As a general rule, the items that were originally produced in the 1950’s command the best prices on the collectibles market; and are considered to be profitable investments as their value increases over the passage of time. But apart from the age of the item, other aspects of the items are also considered in determining the market price. The following are the other factors taken into account in determining prices.

Condition

The condition of the Elvis collectible will play a crucial role in determining the item’s price. An item in mint condition, meaning the Elvis collectible is still in its original packaging and hasn’t been taken out, will generally command the highest price. While collectible items that are worn out will have a smaller market value and might even be worthless.

Authenticity

In a world where intellectual property is constantly being duplicated and pirated, only authentic Elvis collectibles, the ones made by licensed manufacturers, are even given consideration on the market, imitation articles are worthless.

Rarity

The rarity of an Elvis collectible greatly enhances its price. A rare item means it is hard to find and exotic. Avid collectors and investors usually clamor for such items depending on the quality, of course.

Origin

The origin of an Elvis collectible also plays a key role in dictating the price. For instance, as the market is continuously flooded with items made in China, items made in the US are considered more valuable and command much higher prices; after all, Elvis Presley was an American.

If you are just starting to buy Elvis collectibles, always remember the factors listed above to ensure that the value of your collection will appreciate over time.



Glenda

CHRISTINA Z asked:


I will be buying an Elvis Presley scarf for someone for Christmas. What was his signature scarf color?

Laurie

Smartie_Pants asked:


I already asked a question about TN, and was reassured so I feel better, but I want to make sure our hotel isn’t right in the middle of gang territory or anything.

Most reviews on it rate the location as 4 stars, but there are a few that said it was a rough neighborhood. We are staying at the Days Inn by Graceland.

Has anyone stayed there?

Th location isn’t in the extreme areas is it?

Anna

Drewger asked:


Looking for any members related to Elvis who may still have musical talents.

Jacob

elena g asked:


How much is my never opened Elvis Presley Christmas vinyl album worth ? It was made in1970 ?

Holly

nikki hooper asked:


i am having trouble comparing the book to the song. could someone give me a comparison and contrast?

Bruce

bigfry87 asked:


what kind of cologne did elvis presley wear?

Kathleen