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Gladys and Elvis — A Mothers' Day Commemorative Stamp ?

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

July 2011 Elvis Auctions — Part 1

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

Postscripts To Earlier ElvisBlogs — 7

We took a look at Elvis’ Fabulous Rings back in May. In the article, I suggested you check out Elvis’ hands in any of his jumpsuit pictures, because he would usually have three or four on each hand. Now, look at the picture below. There are no rings on his right hand. Continue reading

Elvis' Fabulous Rings

The next time you look at concert photos of Elvis in his jumpsuits, check out his fingers. You will note that he usually has three or four rings on each hand. Elvis must have really loved rings, but he was also very generous with them and gave many away. Because of that, quite a few have ultimately ended up at rock and roll memorabilia auctions. Continue reading

TEN WEBSITES WITH INTERESTING ELVIS CONTENT

In earlier Elvisblog articles, we have looked at odd Elvis websites. The group we will look at this time are not weird at all, so you may enjoy taking some time to check them out. Continue reading

Another Chance to Vote on Elvis Images

It was fun to write recently about the 1992 voting for the favorite Elvis stamp picture. There are probably many younger ElvisBlog readers who didn't have the chance to participate, and maybe there are some older ones who never made it down to the local post office to vote. Well, here's a chance for everyone to decide which Elvis image they prefer in a dozen different categories. Continue reading

Voting For The Elvis Stamp

I’ll bet not many ElvisBlog readers have heard of John Berkey. He was a successful artist who died a few weeks ago, and he had a connection to Elvis. Berkey painted the older Elvis picture that lost in the voting for the famous Elvis stamp. In case there are some readers who are too young to remember the voting for the Elvis stamp, here is some history. Continue reading

ELVIS COMMENTARY MINI-NUGGETS — # 8

Bad Luck From Elvis?:  In 1973, Elvis gave Muhammad Ali a $10,000 white robe, with the words “People’s Champion” emblazoned across the back.  Ali wore the robe on March 31, when he fought Ken Norton for the first time.  Norton … Continue reading

“ELVIS LIVES” on ETV

Have you watched “Elvis Lives” on your local educational television channel yet?  I watched it this week and enjoyed what I saw very much.  However, they left out some stuff I was looking forward to, so I’m a little bit … Continue reading

Elvis and Jake Hess

Jake Hess is enshrined in The Gospel Music Hall of Fame, he received four Grammy Awards, and he performed well into his seventies as part of Bill Gaither’s Homecoming gospel video series. Jake Hess also had a strong Elvis connection. Continue reading