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Search Results for: Peacock
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 Belated Look at Elvis' Most Expensive Jumpsuit
Back in early August, the Elvis websites with news sections all carried the story about his famous Peacock Jumpsuit selling for $300,000. I wanted to find a different twist on the story to do on ElvisBlog. Continue reading
Posted in AUCTIONS / MEMORABILIA, HISTORY
Hello, My Name Is…
You are probably familiar with the way Johnny Cash opened his concerts. He would walk out on stage, go to the mike, and say, “Hello, my name is Johnny Cash.” Elvis Presley was obviously aware of this mannerism, because he opened several of his live shows a very similar way. That’s right. Elvis walked on stage and announced, “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I’m Johnny Cash.” Continue reading
WHILE WE'RE TALKING ABOUT ELVIS JUMPSUITS
Last week, we discussed how you can now go to Graceland and see 72 Elvis jumpsuits, 58 of them housed in the new Elvis Jumpsuits: All Access exhibit. I hope the exhibit signage and the catalog give proper credit to the men who created them. Continue reading
Posted in HISTORY
HOW DID I EVER MISS ELVIS-A-RAMA?
My credentials as an Elvis fan have taken a severe blow. I’ve been to Las Vegas four times since the Elvis-A-Rama museum opened in 1999, and I’ve never been to see it. Now it’s going to close, maybe before I can correct my mistake. Continue reading
Posted in ELVIS-A-RAMA