Elvis Presley|Long gone but still #1
Jan
15
Filed Under (Elvis Presley) by georgejones
Theresea Hughes asked:
Elvis often enjoyed causal meetings with celebrities like Marty Allen, Tom Jones, Bobby Darin, Jack Lord, Buddy Hacket, and Jean Rivers.
In the early days Elvis also enjoyed the company of Sammy Davis Jr. and in later years enjoyed the company of Sammy Davis Jr. and his wife.
At one of Elvis’s movie nights in Memphis, he met Eric Clapton, but Elvis had no idea who Eric Clapton was, therefore being totally unaware of who Eric was Elvis had to be told by one of the boys, that Eric Clapton is known to be one of the finest blues and Rock guitarists in the world. Elvis really liked Eric.
On many occasions after Elvis’s shows in Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe, backstage in his dressing room, fellow entertainers and celebrities would call by, among the celebrities were singers like Barbra Streisand, Glen Campbell, Vicki Carr, Leon Russell, Wayne Newton and Ann-Margret, Elvis was loved and respected as a person and performer from those involved in the show Business.
Others that also held Elvis in high regard and friends that would visit him backstage were, Gregory Peck, Liza Minnelli, Kirk Douglas and Rod Steiger.
Muhammad Ali also would visit backstage after the show, Alice Copper would at times appear from nowhere or George Harrison might pop in
Fellow entertainers and celebrities would take the opportunity when Elvis performed shows in Las Vegas to catch up after the show, because he was a warm friendly man who had the reputation of wanting them to come backstage to visit.
Often in those backstage visits, people passing through made a point to stop in and congratulate Elvis on the great show they thought he did.
Randy
Elvis often enjoyed causal meetings with celebrities like Marty Allen, Tom Jones, Bobby Darin, Jack Lord, Buddy Hacket, and Jean Rivers.
In the early days Elvis also enjoyed the company of Sammy Davis Jr. and in later years enjoyed the company of Sammy Davis Jr. and his wife.
At one of Elvis’s movie nights in Memphis, he met Eric Clapton, but Elvis had no idea who Eric Clapton was, therefore being totally unaware of who Eric was Elvis had to be told by one of the boys, that Eric Clapton is known to be one of the finest blues and Rock guitarists in the world. Elvis really liked Eric.
On many occasions after Elvis’s shows in Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe, backstage in his dressing room, fellow entertainers and celebrities would call by, among the celebrities were singers like Barbra Streisand, Glen Campbell, Vicki Carr, Leon Russell, Wayne Newton and Ann-Margret, Elvis was loved and respected as a person and performer from those involved in the show Business.
Others that also held Elvis in high regard and friends that would visit him backstage were, Gregory Peck, Liza Minnelli, Kirk Douglas and Rod Steiger.
Muhammad Ali also would visit backstage after the show, Alice Copper would at times appear from nowhere or George Harrison might pop in
Fellow entertainers and celebrities would take the opportunity when Elvis performed shows in Las Vegas to catch up after the show, because he was a warm friendly man who had the reputation of wanting them to come backstage to visit.
Often in those backstage visits, people passing through made a point to stop in and congratulate Elvis on the great show they thought he did.
Randy
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Aug
31
Filed Under (Elvis Presley) by georgejones
Tyson Champagne asked:
Graceland has been open to the public since 1982 and since then over 15 million people have taken the public tour of Elvis Presley’s legendary home. Some people just couldn’t wait for the tour, however, so they took matters into their own hands. Two famous Graceland visitors who decided to take an “unofficial” tour of the King’s Mansion were Bruce Springsteen and Jerry Lee Lewis.
When The Boss Met The King (Almost)
After playing Memphis on his 1976 Born to Run tour Bruce Springsteen decided to take a cab to Graceland. When he noticed a light on up at the house, Bruce climbed over the wall and made his way to the front door where he was met by Elvis’ security guards.
“Is Elvis home?” asked the Boss.
“No…He’s in Lake Tahoe” replied the guards.
As he was escorted back to the street, Bruce made conversation by telling the guards that he had recently been on the cover of Time and Newsweek. Years later in a concert, Bruce was philosophical about his Graceland visit:
“…it really wasn’t Elvis I was goin’ to see, but it was like he came along and whispered some dream in everybody’s ear and somehow we all dreamed it.”
Perhaps Bruce just wanted to whisper a little “thank you” in Elvis’ ear.
The Killer And The King
In the middle of a November night in 1976 an armed and intoxicated Jerry Lee Lewis drove his Lincoln Continental up to the Graceland gates and demanded to see Elvis. Elvis declined, deciding he didn’t have anything to say to a drunken man with a gun who was known as “The Killer”. The police were called and, after a little persuading, Jerry Lee left the scene in the company of five of Memphis’ finest. To this day, it’s not clear why Jerry Lee needed to talk to Elvis so urgently.
Thankfully Elvis fans today don’t need to resort to wall jumping or gunplay to see Graceland. All they need to do is make their way to Memphis and buy a ticket for the tour. It may cost a few bucks but look at the bright side: You won’t have to leave Graceland in the back of a police car.
Loretta
Graceland has been open to the public since 1982 and since then over 15 million people have taken the public tour of Elvis Presley’s legendary home. Some people just couldn’t wait for the tour, however, so they took matters into their own hands. Two famous Graceland visitors who decided to take an “unofficial” tour of the King’s Mansion were Bruce Springsteen and Jerry Lee Lewis.
When The Boss Met The King (Almost)
After playing Memphis on his 1976 Born to Run tour Bruce Springsteen decided to take a cab to Graceland. When he noticed a light on up at the house, Bruce climbed over the wall and made his way to the front door where he was met by Elvis’ security guards.
“Is Elvis home?” asked the Boss.
“No…He’s in Lake Tahoe” replied the guards.
As he was escorted back to the street, Bruce made conversation by telling the guards that he had recently been on the cover of Time and Newsweek. Years later in a concert, Bruce was philosophical about his Graceland visit:
“…it really wasn’t Elvis I was goin’ to see, but it was like he came along and whispered some dream in everybody’s ear and somehow we all dreamed it.”
Perhaps Bruce just wanted to whisper a little “thank you” in Elvis’ ear.
The Killer And The King
In the middle of a November night in 1976 an armed and intoxicated Jerry Lee Lewis drove his Lincoln Continental up to the Graceland gates and demanded to see Elvis. Elvis declined, deciding he didn’t have anything to say to a drunken man with a gun who was known as “The Killer”. The police were called and, after a little persuading, Jerry Lee left the scene in the company of five of Memphis’ finest. To this day, it’s not clear why Jerry Lee needed to talk to Elvis so urgently.
Thankfully Elvis fans today don’t need to resort to wall jumping or gunplay to see Graceland. All they need to do is make their way to Memphis and buy a ticket for the tour. It may cost a few bucks but look at the bright side: You won’t have to leave Graceland in the back of a police car.
Loretta
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