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Elvis and Nixon — More Variations on the Iconic Photo

Posted on May 5, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Four years ago I posted “Variations on an Iconic Photo: Elvis Meets Nixon.”  It was a photo essay showing some of the interesting things folks have created using Photoshop on the image we all know so well. The variations had … Continue reading →

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The Dick Clark / Elvis Phone Calls

Posted on April 29, 2012 by | Leave a comment

When Dick Clark died two weeks ago, one fact revealed was that he never had Elvis on American Bandstand.  This actually is not too surprising.  Until August 1957, Bandstand had been just a local show on a Philadelphia TV station.  … Continue reading →

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ElvisBlog Mini-Nuggets #17

Posted on February 19, 2012 by | Leave a comment

  Elvis Beer Cans:  In 2004, Miller Brewing Co. released a set of eight commemorative beer cans celebrating 50 years of rock music.  Doing the math, that would mark the start of rock and roll in 1954, and we all … Continue reading →

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Santa's Sack is Full of Elvis Christmas Pictures

Posted on December 23, 2011 by | Leave a comment

It’s time once again to post ElvisBlog’s annual collection of images connecting Elvis and Christmas. Fortunately, creative fans keep coming up with new ideas and put them on the internet for us to enjoy. Continue reading →

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“There's So Many Funny Things About That Meeting”

Posted on November 29, 2011 by | Leave a comment

The above quote was made by Jerry Schilling, Elvis’ long time buddy. The meeting he referred to was when Elvis met President Nixon in the Oval Office on December 21, 1970. Schilling made the quote while participating last year in a panel discussion presented by the National Archives Administration. It was titled “We Were There When Nixon Met Elvis.” Continue reading →

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Fans Find Ways to Connect Elvis and Halloween

Posted on October 28, 2011 by | Leave a comment

There are all sorts of Elvis costumes available at www.ShopElvis.com right now. Certainly, it's fun for fans to dress themselves up as Elvis for Halloween. However, some fans with artistic talents have created images that morph Elvis into iconic Halloween decorating and costume themes. Here are some interesting ones. Continue reading →

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Gladys and Elvis — A Mothers' Day Commemorative Stamp ?

Posted on October 1, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Did you see the news earlier this week that the US Postal Service has changed its rules and will now consider stamp designs that feature people who are still alive. According to the Postmaster General, “This change will enable us to pay tribute to individuals for their achievements while they are still alive to enjoy the honor.” Continue reading →

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Elvis Fans Remember 9-11

Posted on September 10, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Elvis had been dead for more than twenty-four years when the tragic events of 9-11 occurred. Yet, as the nation has observed the anniversary each year, some creative Elvis fans have included him in images of remembrance. Now, on the tenth anniversary, here are some of the best. Continue reading →

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Al Wertheimer Reflects on Photographing “The Kiss”

Posted on August 20, 2011 by | Leave a comment

No matter what network you watch the news on, you probably saw a feature two weeks ago about the newly revealed identity of the girl in “The Kiss,” Alfred Wertheimer’s iconic Elvis photo. She is Charleston, SC resident Barbara (Bobbi) Gray, who is now 75. “The Kiss” was photographed in 1956, so it took 55 years for her identity to be revealed. Continue reading →

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July 2011 Elvis Auctions — Part 1

Posted on August 6, 2011 by | Leave a comment

July was a good months for auctions containing Elvis memorabilia items. Gotta Have It had 25 of them up for bidding that closed on July 22. So, let’s take a look at the Elvis wardrobe items that changed hands at The Rock and Roll Auction from Gotta Have It. Continue reading →

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