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Elvis and the 1992 Presidential Election

2012 is an election year, and already it has been the catalyst for one article connecting Elvis and politics.  Well, now I have found a source that inspires another.   It is the text of a 1993 San Francisco Examiner column … Continue reading

The Graceland Stained Glass that Really Isn't… and the Elvis Stained Glass that Really is

Earlier this week there was a story in the Memphis Commercial Appeal about the discovery of four stained glass panels that were once part of a set with those in the Meditation Garden at Graceland. Continue reading

David Bowie and Elvis

Elvisblog strives to bring you articles you won’t find on any other Elvis websites or blogs. Certainly, that is accomplished with this topic discussing a connection between Elvis and David Bowie. That can’t be possible, you say. Continue reading

Psyched About Cirque

There’s another Cirque show coming to Las Vegas that I’m going to miss out on. It is their newest creation, based on Elvis’ life and music, and tentatively set to open on January 8, 2010, after several weeks of private showings. Continue reading

Elvis Presley vs Michael Jackson: Who Won The Auction?

Michael Jackson died on Thursday, June 25, 2009. Did you know there was an auction containing many Michael Jackson items that closed at midnight that very same day? Do you think his death might have bumped up the last-minute bidding considerably? Let’s look at the auction and some of its more notable results. Continue reading

Jumpsuits, Jewelry and Junk

Four weeks ago, this blog discussed the upcoming auction of Elvis items presented by Gotta-Have-Rock-and-Roll. Although I didn’t express it in print, I did wonder how it would fare in these shaky financial times. The results are in, and, with the exception of Elvis’ jewelry and clothes, you could not call it a huge success. Continue reading

Countdown Clock Makes this Elvis Auction Fun

Every ten years or so, there is a big auction of Elvis memorabilia and collectibles. Back in 1999, I was fortunate to be in Las Vegas for a convention during the time that the Archives of Graceland auction had all the items on display at the MGM Grand Hotel. I spent three hours studying every item and reading all the information placards that accompanied them. Continue reading

A Voyage of Suffering … To the Land of Promise

Recently, a lot of folks have been coming to this blog to read about Elvis’ grandchildren. If you think they are interesting, wait until you hear about his ancestors. Continue reading

ELVIS FANS SPEAK OUT ON PRODUCT TIE-INS

On more than one occasion, I have spoken out about what a waste of time Internet forums and chat-rooms can be. On the other hand, there are usually a few humorous comments if you have time to read through all the drivel to find them. Let me save you the trouble of looking for the good stuff among the comments to three recent news articles on www.elvisnews.com. Continue reading

GIANT FLOATING ELVIS HEAD

This article probably should have been titled “Elvis Really Is Everywhere – Part 3,” because it fits that category so well. But, it’s much more fun to go with a wonderful eye-catcher like “Giant Floating Elvis Head.” Either way, here is the story. Continue reading