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Graceland Launches 35th Anniversary Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Elvis Presley

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:00:21 +0000

Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. is preparing for what promises to be one of the biggest years in the Elvis world as plans take shape for a year-long celebration of the life and legacy of the Rock ‘n Roll icon on the 35th anniversary of the late singer’s passing.

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Plasterer Darren is ready to sample life as the ‘King’

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:45:15 +0000

Plasterer Darren is ready to sample life as the ‘King’
PLASTERER Darren Leonard could soon see his name in lights on the world-famous Las Vegas strip as he prepares to establish himself as an Elvis impersonator.

Restorations might pump life into Ybor’s west end

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:45:27 +0000

Restorations might pump life into Ybor’s west end
Restoration of two vintage buildings has raised hope that the west end of Ybor City’s renowned Seventh Avenue can become as vibrant as elsewhere on the street.

Nothing minimal about this composer’s eventful life

admin — Sat, 29 May 2010 18:46:34 +0000

Nothing minimal about this composer’s eventful life
As he prepares to perform two Irish concerts in June, influential composer Philip Glass talks toJIM CARROLLabout his long and varied career, which has taken him from working in a record store to driving a cab to sunbathing with Leonard Cohen

Elvis Presley: The Man. The Life. The Legend. (Kindle Edition)

admin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 11:36:27 +0000

From Publishers Weekly

In this slim illustrated volume, icon biographer Keogh (Audrey Style; Jackie Style) presents an homage to Elvis from a unique perspective, explaining how his inimitable style-not just the way he dressed, but also the way he spoke and behaved-influenced the music and the sensibilities of Americans unlike anyone before or after him. He was “the original Slim Shady,” Keogh writes; “his appearance on Ed Sullivan ripped the 1950s in half.” “Before Elvis, there was nothing,” John Lennon said. Keough breaks down the Pelviss life into chronological chapters, from Elviss early days in Memphis through his last days at Graceland. Keough highlights major milestones as well as small, personal anecdotes, and inc (more…)

In life as in death, conflict intrudes

admin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:46:21 +0000

In life as in death, conflict intrudes
In life Katie Peirce saw plenty of confrontation, and at her funeral yesterday nothing had changed.

Relive Life, Music Of Elvis

admin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:45:48 +0000

Relive Life, Music Of Elvis
With his singing and hip swivels, Elvis Presley transformed music. Take a look back at his life and career.

OH BOY! The Life and Music of Rock ‘n’ Roll Pioneer Buddy Holly (Kindle Edition)

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:17:21 +0000

**New! Special Tribute– for the 50th Anniversary of “The day the music died”**Like Buddy Holly himself, this book is an original— solid gold. And it rocks.OH BOY! is your backstage pass to the birth of the rock music revolution. It’s the most complete, compelling, and fully up-to-date new biography of the legendary Buddy Holly, the young man who was legally blind, but saw the future of rock ’n’ roll. This compulsively readable book– the first and only biography of Buddy for teens, tweens, and their families– fills a glaring gap in the curriculum of “the school of rock” and recaptures the Buddy Holly magic for a new generation. Award-winning author Staton Rabin’s stirring biography of rock ’n’ rol (more…)