Showing posts with label Elvis facts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Elvis facts. Show all posts

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley Sing Together


The Frank Sinatra Show "Welcome Home Elvis" - a slice of musical history, this 1960 special sees the two legends together. Elvis and Frank sing a medley of "Love Me Tender" and "Witchcraft", while Elvis sings "Stuck On You" and "Fame & Fortune". It has been released on DVD.

It is also known as The Frank Sinatra Timex Special: Welcome Home Elvis.

Andy Stankovich



Elvis The Voice



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One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Elvis Was a Black Belt Karate Expert


Elvis developed an interest in karate while in the Army and on March 21, 1960 he received his first degree black belt.
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That was 47 years ago today.
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Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

www.ElvisTheVoice.com

One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator


Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Elvis Impersonators on Australian Footy Show



The Footy Show (Melbourne, Australia)

The Melbourne Footy Show has featured several Elvis themes including editions around August 16 in 1996 and 1997. An Elvis Impersonator (or Elvis Tribute Artist) appeared in 1997 singing two songs.

A Viva Las Vegas theme was also used in the closing episode to the 1999 season and Aboriginal footballer, Nicky Elvis Windmar is a regular guest.

Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

www.ElvisTheVoice.com

One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Monday, March 19, 2007

Homer Simpson is an Elvis Impersonator too!!



Even The Simpsons get in on the act!

Viva Las Simpsons - despite its Homer "Elvis" Simpson cover (above) where Homer appears complete with black Elvis wig, white jumpsuit and microphone, there is actually no Elvis story on the four stories on this DVD of the popular TV series.

In one episode (Viva Ned Flanders) we do however get to hear Elvis singing Viva Las Vegas and there is a smattering of secondary jump-suited characters.

The Simpsons is also notable for its opening credits scenes that include Bart repeatedly writing on the blackboard 'I did not see Elvis'.

Andy Stankovich
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Elvis The Voice
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www.ElvisTheVoice.com
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One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Friday, March 16, 2007

Who is Behind Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.?


Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) is a corporate entity created by the "Elvis Presley Trust" to conduct business and manage its assets.

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Elvis Presley's death, his ex-wife Priscilla Presley turned the singer's former estate, Graceland, into a moneymaker. She became the chairwoman and president of Elvis Presley Enterprises. After Graceland opened to the public in 1982, the enterprise's fortunes soared and eventually the trust grew to be worth over $100 million.

Later, EPE was wholly owned by the "Elvis Presley Trust" and Presley's daughter,
Lisa Marie Presley until February 2005, when Robert F.X. Sillerman and his new media and entertainment company "CKX, Inc." acquired an 85% interest in Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc., including its physical and intellectual properties. Lisa Marie Presley retains a 15% ownership in the company and continues to be involved, as does her mother Priscilla Presley.

The company endeavors to turn Elvis Presley's former estate into an international tourist destination.

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Andy Stankovich
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Elvis The Voice
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www.ElvisTheVoice.com
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One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Thursday, March 15, 2007

Elvis is Still "The King of Rock 'n Roll"


Elvis is known throughout the world as the “King of Rock ’n Roll.” Over one billion of his records have been sold. Elvis starred in 31 feature films as an actor, gave over 1,100 concert performances, and received numerous awards.

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Graceland, Elvis Presley’s home, is the most famous home in America after the White House, attracting over 600,000 visitors every year.

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In 1970, Elvis went to the White House to offer his assistance to then-President Nixon in the nation’s war on drugs.



Andy Stankovich



Elvis The Voice



www.ElvisTheVoice.com

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One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Elvis Presley's First Guitar Cost $12.95


Elvis gets his first guitar in 1946.
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It cost $12.95 at the Tupelo Hardware Store.
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Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

www.ElvisTheVoice.com

One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Elvis' Pink Cadillac

Elvis purchased the famous pink Cadillac for his mother in 1957 at the same time that he purchased his mansion "Graceland".
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Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

www.ElvisTheVoice.com

One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Monday, March 12, 2007

Elvis Joined The Army 49 Years Ago


In March, 1958, Elvis was inducted into the U.S. Army at the Memphis Draft Board and is assigned serial number 53310761.
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Private Presley went to Fort Hood, Texas for basic training and was stationed there for six months.
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In September of 1958, Elvis boards the USS. Randall and sails to Germany, arriving on October 1. He will be stationed in Friedberg for 18 months, maintaining an off-base residence in Bad Nauheim.
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1960 begins with a promotion to Sergeant.
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Elvis returns from Germany on March 2nd and is officially discharged from military service on March 5.
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Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

www.ElvisTheVoice.com

One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Friday, March 9, 2007

Elvis Had a Pet Chimpanzee



Elvis once owned a pet chimpanzee called "Scatter."
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Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

www.ElvisTheVoice.com

One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Thursday, March 8, 2007

Elvis Was Related to Abraham Lincoln


Elvis is a direct descendant of Abraham Lincoln's great-great grandfather, Isaiah Harrison.
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Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

www.ElvisTheVoice.com

One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Wednesday, March 7, 2007

More Elvis Facts From an Elvis Tribute Artist


Elvis loved football very much and often had three televisions set up at Graceland to watch all of the games.
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Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

www.ElvisTheVoice.com

One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Tuesday, March 6, 2007

Elvis Tribute Artist Shares More Facts


Elvis was a distant cousin of President Jimmy Carter.

Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

www.ElvisTheVoice.com

One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Monday, March 5, 2007

Elvis Tribute Artist Shares More Facts


Elvis sang the gospel song "Peace In The Valley" on The Ed Sullivan Show even though Sullivan asked him not to.

Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

www.ElvisTheVoice.com

One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Friday, March 2, 2007

Elvis Tribute Artist "Elvis Facts"


Elvis was mentioned in Shania Twain's song "That Don't Impress Me Much."

Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

www.ElvisTheVoice.com

One of the world's great Elvis Presley tribute artists

Thursday, March 1, 2007

Elvis Tribute Artist pays Tribute


Elvis once attended a concert for singer Connie Francis, but left for emotional reasons when he heard her sing the Italian song "Mama" as his mother had just recently died.

The picture above is of a young Elvis with his beloved mother.


Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

www.ElvisTheVoice.com

One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists

Sunday, February 25, 2007

Elvis (or his hip movement) was a Ratings Bonanza for Milton Berle


Elvis' appearance on the final episode (ever) of the Milton Berle Show in June of 1956 was broadcast in color, and was considered the most scandelous, overtly sexual performance ever shown on television for many years to come.

Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

www.ElvisTheVoice.com

One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists



Friday, February 23, 2007

Elvis Tribute Artist's Facts About Elvis


Even today, Elvis' legacy of being generous is still alive with his fans keeping up his tradition in his name. Most recently, ElvisMatters, an Elvis club in Belgium invited paralyzed 17 year old Michiel Stroobans, to join them on their annual trip to Graceland all expenses paid.


Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

www.ElvisTheVoice.com

One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists



Thursday, February 22, 2007

Elvis Impersonators Facts About Elvis


Elvis has dated a number of women, before marrying Priscilla. He dated actress Natalie Wood briefly early on in his career. He dated his G.I. Blues co-star actress/dancer Juliet Proswe briefly. He dated actress Connie Stevens for a short period of time. He dated co-star Anne Helm during the filming of Follow That Dream. He dated actresses Regina Carrol and Ann-Margaret for a short time both of whom he met while filming Viva Las Vegas.

He once dated actress Cybill Shepherd. Many loyal Elvis fans wish that he'd married her rather than Priscilla. His last relationship was with Ginger Alden. They were together from November 1976 until his death; they were reportedly engaged.


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Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

www.ElvisTheVoice.com

One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

The Beatles Meet The King




When the Beatles first came to America in 1965, Elvis was the only person they wanted to meet. On August 27, they got their wish. According to John Lennon, they spent an entirely enjoyable evening at the Presley home in Bel Air, California, talking, singing and laughing with each other. Afterwards, Lennon said they enjoyed his company very much, Elvis thought that the Beatles were a bad influence on America's youth.


Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

www.ElvisTheVoice.com

One of the world's great Elvis Presley tribute artists