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New York, New York (August 26, 2004) - Billboard, the world's leading music and entertainment trade publication, salutes Elvis Presley and the 50th anniversary of Rock 'n' Roll, with a special report in the Sept. 18 issue of magazine.  The special issue will be available on newsstands Sept. 10^th and will also be posted on www.billboard.com. Fans can also purchase the Elvis Presley special issue online at www.orderbillboard.com.

"Elvis: 50 Years of Rock 'n' Roll" reports on the enduring impact of the King of Rock 'n' Roll, 50 years after the recording of his first hit, "That's All Right," at Sun Studio in Memphis in 1954.  His music has stood the test of time and even 27 years after his death, Elvis is still considered one of the most influential figures in pop culture and music history.

Elvis Presley has had over 149 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and earlier this year, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) confirmed that Presley is officially the best-selling solo artist in U.S. history.  Billboard will honor Elvis by comprehensively exploring his role in society and how he helped change music forever. 

The Billboard report will feature:

* An introductory essay on Presley's ongoing cultural significance, written by veteran music journalist Wayne Robins.

* A comprehensive overview of the campaign by Presley's record company to introduce his music to a new generation through hit albums such as "Elv1s: 30 #1 Hits" and the recent release of expanded DVD versions of "Elvis: â€"68 Comeback Special" and" Elvis, Aloha From Hawaii."

* An exclusive Q&A interview with Jack Soden, president of Elvis Presley Enterprises, on keeping Presley's legacy alive -- including news of the upcoming TV and book project, tentatively titled "Elvis By The Presleys."

* A look back at that Sun Studio recording session in July 1954, which help launch Rock 'n' Roll, with comments from Presley's guitarist, Scotty Moore.

* An exclusive recap of every No. 1 single Presley recorded on the Billboard charts.

"At the heart of it all," says Jack Soden president of Elvis Presley Enterprises, "is always the power of the music."

About Billboard:
Now in its 110th year, Billboard is the world's premier music industry publication and a diverse brand-licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video and digital entertainment issues and trends. Billboard is the flagship property for the Billboard Information Group, which also consists of Billboard.com, Billboard.biz, Billboard Chart Alert, Billboard Information Network (BIN), Billboard Directories, Billboard Licensing & Events and Airplay Monitor. The Group is a unit of VNU Business Media, a worldwide media company that provides specialized publications, electronically delivered data, expositions and marketing services and is owned by VNU Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Netherlands-based VNU, an international publishing and information company.

Contact:
Marie Assante                              Mary Ann Kim             
Four Corners Communications      Billboard Information Group         
(212)-849-8259                               (646) 654-4644                   
assante@four-corners.com                  mkim@billboard.com      

2004/08/26/Marie Assante/EPGold.com

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ELVIS IN CONCERT 2005.


Ep.Gold. mentioned  last May for the "Elvis In Concert" 2005 in Europe.

It  is now planned for April - May 2005,  it will hit several big countries
in Europe ( UK and The Netherlands were mentioned )  with only one concert
for  each country.
The planning of the cities, dates, etctetera is an open agenda  for new schedules.

2004/08/25 Andylon Lensen / Glenn D.Hardin / Ep.Gold.Com.

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Sony keeps eye on MGM.

TOKYO Sony said on Monday that it was still interested in buying
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer after a report that Time Warner was nearing the final
stages of a rival bid.

"We are still interested in MGM, but it's a negotiation, and it will be done
when it is done," said Keita Sanekata, a Sony spokesman in Tokyo. He
declined to comment further.

At stake are about 4,000 MGM movie titles, including the "James Bond" and
"Rocky" series, which would bring the Sony chairman Nobuyuki Idei closer to
making his Tokyo-based company also a supplier of content for consumer
electronics products.

Kirk Kerkorian, the controlling stakeholder in Los Angeles-based MGM, may
select a buyer in the next few weeks, The Financial Times reported on
Monday, citing unidentified sources. New York-based Time Warner values MGM's
debt and equity at $4.8 billion, the report said.

The Time Warner chief executive, Dick Parsons, has yet to persuade his board
to support an acquisition, the paper said.

In April, a consortium led by Sony of America made a $5 billion bid for MGM
and agreed to an exclusive negotiating period. But Sony was unable to
complete the deal quickly, having become bogged down in negotiations with
its own backers. This failure to complete the deal appears to have opened up
the field to rival bids.
Bloomberg News  Monday, August 23, 2004
TOKYO Sony said on Monday that it was still interested in buying
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer after a report that Time Warner was nearing the final
stages of a rival bid.
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and agreed to an exclusive negotiating period. But Sony was unable to
complete the deal quickly, having become bogged down in negotiations with
its own backers. This failure to complete the deal appears to have opened up
the field to rival bids. TOKYO Sony said on Monday that it was still
interested in buying Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer after a report that Time Warner was
nearing the final stages of a rival bid.
backers. This failure to complete the deal appears to have opened up the
field to rival bids.

2004/08/25 Bloomberg / Ep.Gold.Com.

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Al Dvorin's On-line Condolence Book.


An on-line condolence book is now  available for Al Dvorin.
You can  share your memories of Al, or express your condolences in Al's
condolence book at this  link:  Guest Book for Albert Dvorin

http://www.legacy.com/ChicagoSunTimes/Guestbook.asp?Page=GuestBook&PersonId=2545009

2004/08/25  Andylon Lensen / Ep.Gold.Com.

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Healthy Life, Great Looks, Healthy Hair.


Ep.Gold. mentioned a year ago  that Larry Geller the long time friend and
hairstylist for Elvis was working on a new book about Elvis and all the
other celebrities that he worked with.

The book should contain a lot of anecdotes and some rare pictures of Elvis.
Beside all this will the book also feature some information about how to
stay healthy and keep your hair in good shape.
The title of the book will be Healthy Life, Great Looks, Healthy Hair.

2004/08/25 ElvisUnlimited.com. / Ep.Gold.Com

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George Kirgo, Former WGA President, Dies.

George Kirgo, president of the WGA West from 1987-91, died Sunday after a
lengthy illness at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica. He was 78.

Kirgo, who led the guild through a difficult five-month strike in 1988, also
served as a board member from 1985-87 and was awarded the Morgan Cox Award
for service to the guild in 2001.

His film credits include the 1966 Elvis Presley starrer "Spinout," as
co-writer of this movie,  the 1965 Howard Hawks racing drama "Red Line
7000," 1967's "Don't Make Waves" and 1973's "Voices."

He also penned such TV movies as "Get Christie Love!" (1974), "The Man in
the Santa Claus Suit" (1979), "Angel on My Shoulder" (1980) and 1982's "My
Palikari," starring Telly Savalas. And he contributed to such series as
"Arrest and Trial," "Kraft Suspense Theatre," "Love, American Style" and
"Mary Tyler Moore."

An irrepressible raconteur, Kirgo entered show business when his 1958 comic
novel "Hercules, the Big Greek Story" caught the attention of Jack Paar, who
invited Kirgo to become a guest on his talk show. That, in turn, brought the
writer to Los Angeles in 1962 when he became a regular panelist on "Your
First Impression," the game show produced by Monty Hall.

Kirgo, who received the President's Award from P.E.N. in 1988, also was a
board member of the Writers Guild Foundation, a member of the Academy of
Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and a founding member of the National Film
Preservation Board of the Library of Congress.

He his survived by his wife, Angela Wales Kirgo, program director of the
Writers Guild Foundation; his children Julie, Dinah and Nick, from his
marriage to Terry Newell, who died in 1986; his stepson, Alec Perrin; his
sister, Rita; and four grandchildren.

A memorial will be held at the WGA at a date to be determined.

2004/08/25  Gregg Kilday / Ep.Gold.Com

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The E Connection.


Ronnie McDowell has a new CD single out on Curb Records. The Title is The E
Connection. Among the musicians and singer on the CD is The Jordanaires,
Millie Kirkham, Scotty Moore and DJ Fontana

Tracklist: The King Is Gone/American Trilog and That's All Right.

2004/08/25  www.elvisunlimited.com / Ep.Gold.Com.

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Mother Maybelle's Guitar At Hall Of Fame.

One of country music's most important pieces of history is now home at the
Country Music Hall of Fame. It's a guitar once owned by Mother Maybelle
Carter. And on Monday, some of country's biggest stars passed it around.

It's a guitar that changed country music forever. It was Mother Maybelle
Carter who first introduced the guitar as a lead instrument in country
music. While touring with the Carter family in the 50's, Elvis Presley often
borrowed Maybelle's guitar when he'd break a string on his. In June, a
Murfreesboro philanthropist pledged a million dollars to the museum so it
could purchase the priceless instrument.

2004/08/25 JOHN GEROM - Associated Press / Ep.Gold.Com

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The Pied Piper Of Cleveland.


Photo: Bill Randle on Stage Show.

The Pied Piper of Cleveland: A Day in the Life of a Famous Disc Jockey, (1955)

Elvis Presley's first film is a documentary on the career of disc jockey
Bill Randle, who in the 1950s was as well known as Alan Freed. Due to legal
problems over ownership of the film, this movie was only shown in public
once, and has yet to be released officially. Universal Studios reportedly
still has the negatives in its vaults.

Credited cast:

Franny Beecher .... Comets musician
Pat Boone .... Himself
Johnny Grande .... Comets musician
Bill Haley .... Himself
Rudy Pompilli .... Comets musician
Elvis Presley .... Himself
Bill Randle
Al Rex .... Comets musician
Billy Williamson .... Comets musician

Director ... Arthur Cohen

Runtime: 48 min
Country: USA
Color: Color
Sound: Mono

October 20th 1955, Cleveland, OH-Brooklyn High (1:00pm)

That's all Right; Blue Moon Of Kentucky; Good Rockin' Tonight; Mystery
Train; I Forgot To Remember To Forget
Unreleased
Filmed for the Movie Short "The Pied Piper Of Cleveland - A Day In The Life
Of A Famous Disc Jockey"

Prior to one of his first TV appearances on "Stage Show", Elvis is
introduced with the comment that he had recently appeared in a movie short.
This is the film that was being referred to.

More info:

In the fall of 1955, Wain attended a concert Randle was promoting. "There
was this kid I had never heard of, singing and shaking his hips," said Wain.
"When it was over, Randle turns to me and says, 'This guy is going to be the
biggest star in America.' I said, 'Yeah, right.' "

The kid was Elvis Presley.

It was only Presley's second foray to the North. Randle was playing up his
records in Cleveland and had him on the bill that day with headliner Pat
Boone and Bill Haley and the Comets.

The two concerts, at Brooklyn High School and St. Michael's Hall, have
become part of rock lore, because they were filmed for a Universal short on
"The Pied Piper of Cleveland," namely Randle. The DJ wisely had the film
crew, against their objections, shoot the kid from Mississippi. It is the
only footage of the early Elvis. Randle reportedly sold the film rights in
1992 for $1 million (an amount he later called "a lot of baloney.")

Randle has said that he turned down an offer to manage the singer. But in
January 1956, he did introduce Presley on his first national TV appearance
on CBS' "Stage Show." By then, Randle was doing double duty, also serving as
host of a popular Saturday afternoon show on WCBS in New York, where he also
heavily featured Presley's music.

The question on everyone's lips is when is this great footage ever going to
get a release?

2004/08/25 Andy1 Wilson / Photo:  Paul Wood /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Elvis legend takes his leave.


Al Dvorin, the announcer who made famous the legendary phrase, "Elvis has
left the building", has died at the age of 81. Dvorin was killed in a car
accident as he returned from an Elvis convention in California.

He first met Elvis Presley in 1955 and worked with him for 22 years, helping
to organise his tours and personal appearances. It was in the early 1970s
that the star's manager, Colonel Parker, asked Dvorin to inform fans after a
gig that Elvis would not be appearing for an encore.

Dvorin took the stage and made his now legendary announcement: "Ladies and
gentlemen, Elvis has left the building. Thank you and goodnight."

The phrase, which was first uttered by other announcers early in Presley's
career, became a staple at Elvis concerts and has lived on long past the
star's death. But Dvorin was never paid a penny for the words, which have
been reproduced countless times over the years, and he remained bitter
towards Elvis Presley Enterprises, the multimillion-pound empire now run by
the star's daughter, Lisa Marie.

Sid Shaw, owner of London memorabilia store Elvisly Yours and a close friend
of Dvorin, said: "Of all the people I have met associated with Elvis, he was
the nicest, funniest, smartest and most honest.

"He had so many great memories of Elvis that I always told him he should
write a book. "But after Elvis died, he kept a low profile because of his
friendship with Colonel Parker and because he didn't want to be seen cashing
in on Elvis's death like so many others had done. "It was only a few years
ago, after the Colonel died, that he decided to start attending Elvis events
and conventions around the world to share some of his memories."


At the time of the accident, Dvorin was in a car driven by Ed Bonja, a
longtime Elvis photographer. A former band leader and talent agent in
Chicago, Dvorin first met Elvis through his work with Colonel Parker. He was
among those on Elvis's last tour in 1977. The singer died of heart problems
and drug abuse that August.

A spokesman for the Elvis Presley estate in Graceland said: "He was a
fixture in Elvis world. He'll be greatly missed."

2004/08/24  August 24, 2004 Associated Press / Ep.Gold.Com.

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Two New CDs from Memory Records

Two new CDs will be released at the end of August by Memory Records. The
first one titled '' Las Vegas In Gypsy Style '' will contain the opening
show of August 18, 1975 in Las Vegas and some bonus tracks from the same
year. The other is titled '' Elvis - The Cover Up '' and contains selected
tracks from 1977 and different interviews.


Elvis In Gypsy Style ( MR 2041-2 )
For the first time, the complete 18.08.1975 Las Vegas opening night,
remastered. It's great show with Elvis in excellent voice and mood. 8 bonus
tracks was recorded just BEFORE and AFTER August 1975 season. Original
18.08.1975 photographs were used for the cover design.

Tracklisting:

01. Opening Vamp - 01. Opening Vamp / C. C. Rider - 02. I Got A Woman / Amen
(medley) - 03. Love Me (funny version) - 04. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) -
05. Bluue Suede Shoes (by request) - 06. Suspicious Minds (second to last
live version, by request) - 07. My Boy (by request) - 08. Heartbreak Hotel -
09. Polk Salad Annie - 10. Band Introductions - 11. Johnny B. Goode - 12.
Drums Solo (Ronnie Tutt) - 13. Bass Solo (Blues - Jerry Scheff) - 14.. Piano
Solo (Glen D. Hardin) - 15. School Day (Hail Hail Rock'n'Roll) - 116.
T.R.O.U.B.L.E. - 17. The Wonder Of You - 18. Why Me Lord (funny version) -
19. How Great Thou Art - 20. Can't Help Falling In Love - 21. Closing Vamp

Bonus tracks (July and December 1975):

22. Promised Land (last live version, Asheville 23.07.1975) - 23. Turn
Around Look At Me (Asheville 23.07.1975) - 24. Return To Sender (Asheville
24.07.1975) - 25. Pieces Of My Life (the only live version, Asheville
24.07.1975) - 26. Early Mornin' Rain (Las Vegas 02.12.1975 Opening Night) -
27. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' (last live version, Las Vegas 02.12.1975
Opening Night) - 28. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again (last live
version, Las Vegas 10.12.1975) - 29. Can't Help Falling In Love (Las Vegas
10.12.1975)



Elvis - The Cover Up ( MR 2040-2 )
It's the first MEMORY CD that contains 8 PAGE BOOKLET with a lot of rare and
good photographs of Elvis in 1977, with a long essay. A collection of very
rare interviews from radio and TV broadcasts ( with Ginger Alden, Dr. Nick,
Dr. Ghanem, Rick Stanley among others ) concerning Elvis Presley tragic
death, health and drug problems was was completed with more than 20 minutes
of remastered and mostly unreleased 1977 live tracks taken from excellent
quality audience recorded tapes.

Tracklisting:

01. August 16th 1977: Introduction of Ginger Alden (Rapid City 21.06.1977) /
Ginger Alden interview / Overview of last 12 hours of Elvis' life / Jerry
Francisco press conference (Shelby County Medical Examiner) #1.

02. I Really Don't Want To Know (Jacksonville 30.05.1977).

03. Cover-up: Maurice Elliot interview (spokesman for Baptist Memorial
Hospital) / Dr. Noel Florindo interview (asst. doctor during autopsy).

04. The Truth Comes Out: Bio Science Laboratory test results / Dr. Jerry
Francisco press conference #2 / Raymond Kelly interview (from Bio Science
Laboratory) / Matthew Ellenhorn interview (toxicologist) / Cirol Wick
interview (coroner / medical Examiner) / David Stanley interview (Elvis'
stepbrother) / Ginger Alden interview (Elvis last girlfriend) / Ricky
Stanley (Elvis' stepbrother) / W. S. Nash interview (pharmacist who filled
Elvis' perscriptions).

05. Help Me (Lincoln 20.06.1977).

06. Geraldo Rivera asks why and who allowed this to happen to Elvis.

07. Keeping an Eye on the King: John O'Grady interview (Elvis and Vernon's
private detective) / Jack Kelly interview (private detective) / Dr. Max
Shapiro interview (Elvis dentist also known as Dr. Feelgood) / Ricky Stanley
interview.

08. How Great Thou Art (Tempe 23.03.1977).

09. Dr. Nick speaks out: Dr. George Nichopoulos interview / Marty Lacker
interview.

10. Dr. Nick Again: Dr. George Nichopoulos interview  / Jack Kirsch
interview.

11. Bridge Over Troubled Water (Binghampton 27.05.1977).

12. Proof of cover-up: W. J. Hampton Jr. interview (Expert on Elvis' 1977
tours).

13. Warning Signs: Conclusion of cover-up story / Barbara Childers INTERVIEW
(she found prescription bottle in Elvis' airplane's trash in February, 1977
while Elvis was performing in Charlotte, NC).

14. Unchained Melody (Lincoln 20.06.1977).

15. Famous People speak about Elvis: Carl Perkins interview / Al Green
interview / Chet Atkins interview / Chuck Berry interview / Charlie Rich
interview / Segments of Madison Square Garden press conference.

16. More Famous People Speak about Elvis: Marianne McKinnis interview / Knox
Phillips interview (Sam Phillips' son) / Elliot Clark interview / Floyd
Cramer interview / Rufus Thomas interview (Black disk jockey) / J.D. Sumner
interview.

17. Hurt (Johnson City 19.02.1977).

18. Elvis' close friends speak: Richard Scates (Elvis Memphis Friend) /
Willie Nichols (Elvis' Memphis friend) / Sonny West and Dave Hebler
interview (Elvis' Bodyguards) regarding their book "Elvis What Happened" /
Dr. Elias Ghanam interview / Sonny West interview / Marion Cocke interview
(Elvis Nurse) / J.D. Sumner interview Sonny West Interview / David Stanley
interview / My Way (excerpt, Orlando, 15.02.1977).

2004/08/24  Memory Records  / Ep.Gold.Com.

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VFW post pays own tribute to Elvis in name.

Ptoto:  Gene McPherson, Ted Harris and D. J. Fontana pose with other Elvis
Presley Whitehaven VFW post 4935 veterans outside the building


During last year's Elvis Tribute Week, Ted Harris, a singer/songwriter from
Georgia and a lifelong Elvis fan (he remembers watching the '68 comeback
special on television even though he was only 3 years old), thought he would
like to do something different to honor Memphis's most famous resident.

A Marine Corps and Navy veteran with 22 years of service, Harris is proud
that Elvis Presley served in the armed forces and is impressed with the way
he conducted himself during the two years he spent in the Army, refusing all
special treatment offered to him. "He just wanted to be one of the guys, a
regular soldier and I don't think that at the time his service was as
appreciated as it should have been, nor has it really been acknowledged
since," said Harris.

"When Elvis passed away, I understand there was a military honor guard
standing by his coffin at the visitation but he should have had a full
veteran's funeral service, he earned it." As Whitehaven VFW Post 4935 junior
vice commander, Harris received no opposition when he decided to pitch the
idea to the almost 300 members to rename the post the Elvis Presley
Whitehaven Memorial 4935.

The result was a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. on Aug. 7 attended by
Elvis's first drummer, the legendary D.J. Fontana. Harris's own newly formed
band, The EP Express, gave a show at 3 to continue the daylong dedication.
The 10-member band of seasoned and talented musicians includes Harris's
wife, Cathy, who is a veteran of 21 years.

Harris hopes to bring in new and younger veterans as members, and the public
is also welcome. "Elvis Presley was a great patriot who gave unselfishly to
his country and the world," said Harris. "This is giving him a little bit
back, we are proud to do this for him." Planned as a further tribute, Harris
wants the members of Post 4935 to present Lisa Marie Presley and Graceland
with an American flag on March 24, the anniversary of Elvis's induction into
the Army. "I think Elvis would be pleased," Harris said.

2004/08/24 The Commercial Appeal / Ep.Gold.Com.

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Experiencing Elvis once more.


THESE four veteran musicians - Jerry Scheff, Ronnie Tutt, Joe Guercio, Glen
Hardin - aren't exactly well-known names unless you're an avid music fan.
Here's a clue: think Elvis Presley.

These four who played for him in the 70s can tell you all about the King of
Rock's inimitable talent and style, or better still, show you what a concert
with the King was like. Which is exactly what they're in town to do -
they're performing Elvis - The Concert tomorrow.
And no, it's not an impersonation-type concert, thanks to technology. Says
Stig Edgren, the producer of the concert: 'The most important thing which is
also difficult to convey to people is that there won't be an impersonator.
It's really Elvis.' Elvis in a video projection, that is.

The 'real' human beings on stage will be his original band members and
backup singers - The Sweet Inspirations and The Stamps Quartet. 'What we've
done is to compile Elvis' isolated vocal tracks so that he's really singing
and talking in the concert. This will be combined with footage of his finest
concert performances,' says Mr Edgren in a phone interview from Hawaii.

This is possible because such recordings were made because of Elvis's fame.
Not all of the earlier stars had isolated vocal tracks, points out Mr
Edgren. 'For anyone here who's seen a live performance, this would bring
back very strong memories of the original concerts. In fact, the show also
looks and sounds better because of improvements in sound and lighting. We've
updated it in that sense.'

Elvis - The Concert has been performed over 100 times since 1998. The show
was mooted by Graceland in 1997, and was so successful that it's toured
internationally since its debut a year later. Mr Edgren, 50, was approached
because of his experience in putting up world-class events - developing a
new concert format by using state-of-the-art video projection techniques to
create interactive shows.

His first live 'video duet' concert was pairing Natalie Cole and a video
projection of her famous father, Nat King Cole, singing Unforgettable.
Talking about what it was like to recruit the band members for this
performance, Mr Edgren reveals it did take a bit of arm-twisting.

'Back in the 90s, the band members hadn't done something like this before,
and there's also an emotional concern for some of them. The first time we
put video and the live band together, everybody had to stop for a minute.'
He worked closely with Joe Guercio, the musical director and conductor for
Elvis's shows from 1970 to 1976. Guercio created the now almost iconic
six-note theme for Elvis's stage entrances and bows.

Ronnie Tutt was Elvis's drummer from 1969 to 1977, while Jerry Scheff was
the bass guitarist. Glen Hardin will reprise his role on piano. A total of
32 songs will be in the show. 'We chose the best songs to be presented in
the 90s, and they also reflect the changes from an era to another,' says Mr
Edgren. At least he won't have to worry that the crew will be mobbed by
fanatic female fans before or after the concert.

'And Elvis won't need a dressing room either,' he quips. Elvis - The Concert
is on at the Singapore Indoor Stadium tomorrow night at 8pm. Tickets from
$100 to $300 are available from Sistic.

204/08/24  CHEAH UI-HOON -  Business Times Online / Ep.Gold.Com

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Guitarist James Burton praises Elvis.


The soft-spoken Louisiana guitar picker with a sugary drawl is visiting "my
momma" in Shreveport as he's about to embark on another Elvis Presley world
tour.

"I always come to stay with momma before I go on tour," says Rock 'n Roll
Hall Fame guitar player James Burton on the phone.

"We're very close." Burton, who will perform Sunday night in the "Elvis --
The Concert" extravaganza at the Blaisdell Arena, played lead guitar for
Ricky Nelson, Elvis Presley and a host of other legendary musicians. The
concert reunites former Elvis band-mates live on stage with a
state-of-the-art video projector system, complete with a singing Elvis.

In 1998, "Elvis -- The Concert" was designated a Guinness World Record
holder as the first live tour headlined by a performer who is no longer
living. (Presley died Aug. 16, 1997.)

The show's concept is to present an authentic as possible an Elvis Presley
concert. Producers edited together a collection of Elvis' finest concert
performances that exist on film and video and removed virtually all sound
from the footage except for the man's vocal. Besides Burton, other original
tour-mates of Elvis in the show include musical director and conductor Joe
Guercio, Burton's mates in the Takin' Care of Business Band, pianist Glen D.
Hardin, bassist Jerry Scheff and drummer Ronnie Tutt, and from backup vocal
groups the Sweet Inspirations and the Stamps Quartet, Estelle Brown, Myrna
Smith, Ed Enoch and Ed Hill.

Original principal orchestra members include Ron Feuer on keyboards and Walt
Johnson on trumpet. BURTON, 65, got his first job at age 14 as a member of
the house band on the popular radio show "Louisiana Hayride," which Elvis
performed on early in his career.

It was on the radio show where Burton met Dale Hawkins, whose 1957 hit,
"Suzie Q," was the first in a string of hits to feature the young Burton's
guitar work. On a trip to Los Angeles, Burton was in a recording studio
where Ricky Nelson was also working. The singer heard Burton's playing and
stopped by to meet him. "We were both 16, so we had that and music in
common," said Burton, who had hoped himself to be a singer.

Nelson introduced Burton to his father Ozzie, who invited the youngster to
perform on "The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet" TV show. That gig led to a
six-year stint, 1958 to '64, recording and touring in Nelson's band and
several cameos on the TV show whenever Ricky's music was showcased.

"Yeah, when I started working with Ricky, his dad Ozzie wanted me to smile,
so I always had this dumb look on my face and I haven't been able to break
it," he said, laughing. "My momma was mad when I went to work with Ricky
because she was worried about me all the way out in L.A.," he said. "I had
just turned 17."

But the Nelsons stepped up to the plate and let Burton live in their home
for two years. Anyone who saw either Nelson or Elvis perform in concert
couldn't miss Burton.


He was always either standing to the left of Nelson or to the right of
Elvis. Because of his brilliant guitar playing -- Burton perfected a style
he calls "chicken pickin' " -- his skills were in demand, and has since
played on countless recording sessions since he first played lead on that
Hawkins' classic.


"Gosh, I was working for everybody at one time it seemed," he said. "I was a
side musician for the Buffalo Springfield, Monkees, Elvis from 1969 until he
died in 1977, Gram Parsons, Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, John Denver, Buck
Owens, Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard. "I've played for two Elvises, Presley
and Costello," he said.

"I just recorded some songs with Keith Richards, who's a good friend. Keith
was the one who inducted me in that Hall of Fame. "The recognition of
getting into the Hall of Fame was surprising," Burton said. "I didn't know
anything about it until my friend (producer) Andy Paley called me after
hearing the news on television. The Hall of Fame called to congratulate me a
little later. I felt like I won an Oscar or something." Burton played a
major role in popularizing a twangy Telecaster electric guitar sound that
remains an integral part of country music to this day.

"Elvis was a very sweet, nice man," Burton said. "He treated us like family,
real family. He was always asking how we were doing, how our families were
doing and if we needed anything, anything, he would take care of it and
sometimes we had no idea he was doing it.

"Maybe he gave too much of himself to everyone. "Elvis touched people's
lives all over the world. He sang with passion and he loved, just loved,
pleasing his fans."

2004/08/24  Tim Ryan (Starbulletin, Hawaii)  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Elvis infects the Lycos top 50.


While West Nile infects the American populace, the Presley family infects
the Lycos 50.

First comes paterfamilias Elvis, who rises all the way to #6 on this week's
list. Perhaps the hype over the 25th anniversary of his death will put Elvis
at #1 next week.

Elvis' daughter Lisa Marie Presley also makes news this week with her secret
Hawaiian wedding to actor Nicolas Cage. Combined searches for the two
newlyweds put their nuptials at #42 on this week's list. Lisa Marie, of
course, used to be married to Michael Jackson (involuntary shudder).

That means the entire Jackson family is now somewhat related to the entire
Coppola clan, since Nicolas Cage is Francis Ford Coppola's nephew. For fun,
see if you can connect Jason Schwartzman (the kid from Rushmore) to 80's R&B
star El DeBarge in six family relationships (answer at end of this column).

Let's not forget about mom, now, either -- searches for Priscilla Presley go
up 1600 percent this week.

(EIN note: each week the Lycos Internet search engine group - www.lycos.com
- publishes a list of the Top 50 search terms)

2004/08/24  lycos.com  / Ep.Gold.Com.

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Presidential libraries seek tourists in theme-park era.Elvis to help.

There is a challenge facing the nation's 11 presidential libraries--soon to
be 12 with the opening of Bill Clinton's this fall--as they compete for
visitors at a time when many tourists would rather be riding a
roller-coaster than sifting through presidential archives. And the Clinton
presidential library has factored Elvis into its equation.

Although Ronald Reagan's death has led to a surge in visitors to his
presidential library, attendance at the nation's presidential libraries
during the past five years has declined about 13 percent. To reverse the
trend, libraries are adding attractions, turning to more-aggressive
marketing tactics and leaning on tourist attractions to promote themselves.

The Reagan library is adding a jet that served as Air Force One while Reagan
was in office. The library also envisions tour packages that could include
stops at Disneyland and Sea World along with a trip to the Reagan and Nixon
libraries.

Clinton Presidential Library officials in Little Rock, Ark., plan on
marketing the site with area attractions such as Elvis Presley's Graceland,
two hours away in Memphis. Visitors also will be able to see Clinton's
collection of Elvis memorabilia. "For all the libraries, tourism depends on
how the institutions are promoted," said Jay Hakes, director of the Jimmy
Carter Library in Atlanta. "Across the board, we need to be more
aggressive."

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library has not needed any intense marketing
efforts this summer. More than 110,000 visitors have poured into the complex
northwest of Los Angeles since the facility reopened June 14 after a
weeklong memorial to the late president. That is more than half the
attendance that the most popular library--Lyndon Johnson's in Austin,
Texas--sees in an entire year.

The Reagan library, which had had a 31 percent drop in visitors until the
former president's death, expects to log an unprecedented 400,000 visitors
by the end of the year. The goal of the libraries is the same: to keep the
past fresh. Their strategies include rotating exhibits, having speakers and
educational series and offering school tours.

The William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park has placed an emphasis
on tourism. In addition to the Graceland marketing and Clinton's Elvis
keepsakes, the $165 million library there will showcase an exhibit on the
first family's White House pets--cat Socks and dog Buddy.

Also on display will be Mickey Mantle's rookie baseball card, which was a
gift for the president. Presidential items will also be on display,
including an exhibit on his impeachment

2004/08/24 Andrea Almond  -  Associated Press  / Ep.Gold.Com.

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The Following Elvis Movies Are Updated

Tickle Me  The Trouble With Girls  It Happened At The World's Fair  

Spinout  Double Trouble  Harum Scarum  Speedway

2004/08/24/Robin Klarenbeek/EPGold.com

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Paul Anka And Brenda Lee

2004/08/23/Robin Klarenbeek/EPGold.com

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An American Trilogy (X-Rated)
2004/08/23/Robin Klarenbeek/EPGold.com

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Closing Night FTD CD.


Note: The cover art is NOT the official frontcover.

As previously announced, the October 1st release is the soundboard recording
of Elvis' closing night for the August/September 1973 engagement at Las
Vegas Hilton.

The first seven songs are from the dinner show on September 3, and the
remainder of the CD is from the midnight show. The reason for this splitshow
CD, is that these two segments are the only known recordings done
professionally.

Closing Night Track listing:Also Sprach Zarathustra, See See Rider, I Got A Woman / Amen, 
Love Me, Steamroller Blues, You Gave Me A Mountain, Trouble, Long Tall Sally/Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On /Your Mamma Don't
Dance/Flip, Flop And Fly/Hound Dog, Love Me Tender, Fever, What Now My Love, 
Suspicious Minds/ Bridge Over Troubled Water, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Suspicious Minds, 
Introductions, My Boy, I Can't Stop Loving You, An American Trilogy, A Big Hunk O' Love, 
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,  Mystery Train/Tiger Man, How Great Thou Art, 
Help Me Make It Through The Night, Softly As I LeaveYou, Can't Help Falling In Love

Closing Night Sept 1973:

Why it is an essential purchase!
The next FTD has been announced as a soundboard from Elvis' Closing Night
show in Las Vegas, September 1973. Although this concert has been available
previously on bootleg, via a poor audience recording, at last the Soundboard
is being released.

The discovery of this was announced via an EIN interview with Elvis
aficionado, Arjan Deelen, back in March 2002. He said at the time, "There is
a soundboard from the closing show. A few tracks were released on bootleg a
couple of years ago. For me, it's at No.1 on the list of soundboards that
should be released, simply because it's such a remarkable show."


At the time Deelen and Dutch photographer, Laurens van Houten, were
producing the fabulous book 'Caught In A Trap' that focussed on the
September 1973 shows. An absolute must for any Elvis fan (see EIN review) it
contained some astounding unreleased photos.

FTD have sensibly decided to use some of these photos on the digi-pack cover
of the new CD. The cover has not been finalised (the front cover on websites
is just a mock-up) but two of the photos that are being used, shown here,
perfectly capture Elvis' mood on the night.

Any Elvis Opening or Closing performance usually captured Elvis in a fiery
and energetic mood, with the common addition of extra and rare songs. This
night was no different but with the added tension of Elvis being in a bad
mood with the Hilton Hotel who had been nasty to an employee, Mario, who
Elvis had befriended. However Elvis was also in a playful mood since it was
the end of another 58 routine showroom performances.

Elvis was looking forward to his own Vegas holiday with Linda Thompson - Tom
Jones was also in town - and Elvis was about to have five months off without
touring.

Because of his contradiction in moods the concert is one of Elvis' most
fascinating performances of all-time.

He arrived on stage with a monkey strapped onto his back.

He performed 'What Now My Love' while lying in a bed on-stage.

He determinedly sang the lyrics of 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' while the
band played 'Suspicious Minds' and did an outstandingly crazy version of
'Fever'.

He showed his anger with an X-rated version of 'Love Me Tender' singing, "To
hell with the whole Hilton Hotel, and screw the showroom too."!

However Elvis also showed his love & inspiration, performing stunning
versions of 'My Boy', 'How Great Thou Art', 'The First Time I Ever Saw Your
Face', and a beautiful 'Softly As I Leave You' as well as a rockin' 'Mystery
Train'. (Note - on the CD we also get the added bonus of a rare live
'Trouble' from the Dinner Show.)

At the end of this amazing drama-packed show Elvis says, "I know we kid a
lot and have fun and everything - but we really love to sing, play music and
entertain people. As long as I can do that, I'll be a happy old
sonofabitch"!!

After the wrap party Elvis, who was getting more & more annoyed by The
Colonel's management style, confronted the old man - and in the presence of
the Memphis Mafia! Elvis, bristling with anger, shouted at Colonel Parker
eventually telling him that he was fired! Parker responded with, "You can't
fire me, I quit".

For 2 weeks Elvis then considered going with new management, like Jerry
Weintraub, but unfortunately The Colonel's threat of massive monetary claims
against Elvis scared Vernon, (who was Elvis' accountant).

In the end the break-up was resolved and 2 weeks later Elvis went back to
The Colonel, with the new potential challenges of Elvis touring overseas
therefore being lost forever. Had Elvis employed a proper accountant, who
could have handled Colonel Parker's threats, things might have been
different.

Had Elvis hired new management things certainly would have been different.
Whether these might have pulled Elvis out of his self-destructive path,
sadly we will never know.

This release will surely be one of FTD's most important and when combined
with the excellent photos of the performance, via the book 'Caught in A
Trap', Elvis fans can truly experience the whole event.

2004/08/23  FTD / Ernst Jorgensen /  Elvis Info Net.Com  / Ep.Gold.Com.

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FTD  7" inch  collection,  also releases another soundtrack  from the movie
"Double Trouble"   on October 1st, 2004.


Double Trouble Track listing:

Double Trouble - Baby, If You'll Give Me All Of Your Love - Could I Fall In
Love - Long Legged Girl - City By Night - Old MacDonald - I Love Only One
Girl - There Is So Much World To See - It Won't Be Long - Never Ending -
Blue River - What Now, What Next, Where To - Double Trouble (Take 1) - Baby,
If You'll Give Me All Of Your Love (Take 2) I Love Only One Girl (Take 1) -
It Won't Be Long (Takes 1 & 2) - Long Legged Girl (2nd version) (Takes 1 &
2) - Could I Fall In Love (Take 6) (Undubbed master) - There Is So Much
World To See (Take 10) - Long Legged Girl (1st. version) (Take 6) - City By
Night (Take 3/10) - It Won't Be Long (Take 5) - Double Trouble (Takes 2 & 3)
- Baby, If You'll Give Me All Of Your Love (Takes 3 & 4) - Could I Fall In
Love (Harmony take 1)

2004/08/23  FTD / Ernst Jorgensen  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Al Dvorin Has Left The Building.


Al Dvorin has left the building. He died in a car accident while he was on
his way home in Las Vegas from an Elvis gig in Palm Springs with Ed Bonja.
The accident happened near the Nevada / California border according to
several reports.

Al Dvorin was one of the kindest men from the Elvis circle. He always made
time to talk to and with fans from around the world and spoke of Elvis and
the years he spent with Elvis in a positive way.

Al's wife Bernice passed away earlier this year after battling cancer for
sometime. Our thoughts and prayers are with Al's family and friends.

The recent picture of Al was taken August 14th 2004 by Paul Gansky.

2004/08/23 Memphis Flash / Ep.Gold.Com.

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All Shook Up - The Musical.


All Shook Up, a new musical comedy inspired by and featuring the songs of
Elvis Presley, will begin previews Sunday, February 20, 2005, and open
Thursday, March 24, 2005, at Broadway's Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at
47th Street). Directed by Christopher Ashley, with a book by Joe DiPietro,
musical direction and arrangements by Stephen Oremus, and choreographed by
Ken Roberson, ALL SHOOK UP will receive it's world premiere in Chicago in a
five-week, pre-Broadway engagement at Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre,
December 19, 2004 through January 23, 2005.

All Shook Up stars Tony Award winner Jarrod Emick (currently starring in The
Boy From Oz) and Jennifer Gambatese (currently starring in Hairspray), in a
cast of 30.

A new musical comedy set in 1955, ALL SHOOK UP is not a biographical revue.
All Shook Up is a burnin' new musical comedy that tells the story of a small
town girl who dreams of hitting the open road, and the guitar-playing
roustabout who brings romance, rebellion and rock 'n' roll into her life.
ALL SHOOK UP features such classics as "Heartbreak Hotel," "Burning Love,"
"Love Me Tender," "Can't Help Falling in Love," "Jailhouse Rock," "Blue
Suede Shoes," "A Little Less Conversation," "Hound Dog," "Don't Be Cruel,"
and of course, "All Shook Up." Get ready to be All Shook Up!

ALL SHOOK UP will feature scenic design by David Rockwell, costume design by
David C. Woolard, lighting design by Tony Award-winner Donald Holder, and
sound design by Brian Ronan. The musical director for ALL SHOOK UP is August
Eriksmoen, with orchestrations by Michael Gibson. ALL SHOOK UP received a
developmental production at Goodspeed's Norma Terris Theatre in May of 2004,
prior to its Chicago world premiere.

For more information, please visit the official site
http://www.allshookup.com.

2004/08/22 EPE / Ep.Gold.Com.

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Billboard : Elvis: 50 Years of Rock 'n'Roll.

The Billboard Information Group salutes Elvis Presley and the 50th
anniversary of rock'n'roll, with a special report in the Billboard September
18th issue. The issue is available on newsstands September 10th when the
content also will also be posted on www.billboard.com.  Fans can also
purchase the Elvis Presley special issue online at www.orderbillboard.com,
or order by phone (800)745-8922 (in the U.S.), (815) 734-1244
(International).

"Elvis: 50 Years of Rock 'n'Roll" reports on the enduring impact of the king
of rock'n'roll, 50 years after the recording of his first hit, "That's All
Right," at Sun Studios in Memphis in 1954.  Earlier this year, the Recording
Industry Assn. of America confirmed that Presley is the best-selling solo
artist in U.S. history.

The Billboard spotlight is scheduled to feature:

* An introductory essay on Presley's ongoing cultural significance, written
by veteran music journalist Wayne Robins.

* A comprehensive overview of the campaign by Presley's record company to
introduce his music to a new generation through hit albums such as "Elvis:
30 #1 Hits" and the recent release of expanded DVD versions of "Elvis: '68
Comeback Special" and" Elvis, Aloha From Hawaii."

* An exclusive Q&A interview with Jack Soden, president of Elvis Presley
Enterprises, on keeping Presley's legacy alive -- including news of the
upcoming TV and book project, tentatively titled "Presley By The Presleys."

* A look back at that Sun Studios recording session in July 1954 which help
launch rock'n'roll, with comments from Presley's guitarist, Scotty Moore.

* An exclusive recap of every No. 1 single Presley recorded on the Billboard
charts.

"At the heart of it all," says Jack Soden, "is always the power of the
music."

2004/08/22  Billboard - Linda Lam / Ep.Gold.Com.

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Dutch Magazine Almost In Elvis


The Dutch "Almost In Elvis" magazine is not a fan club magazine, but a
private thematic publication from several fans. Each edition has a different
theme and a matching publication format.
Website: www.

2004/08/22 almostinelvis.nl  / Ep.Gold.Com.

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CD "The One And Only".

Rajon Label releases a r Hayride compilation titled "The One And Only".
This Hayride performances also  contains several interviews.

Track listing: Heartbreak Hotel - Long Tall Sally - I Was The One - Money Honey - I Got A
Woman - Blue Suede Shoes - Hound Dog - Interviews: 1965 In Arkansas - Baby
Lets Play House - Maybellene - That's Alright Mama - Blue Moon Of Kentucky -
There's Good Rockin Tonight - I Got A Woman (Alternative Version) -Tweedle Dee

2004/08/22  Elvis Club Berlin  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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The Artist Collection Update

BMG offices worldwide will be releasing a new mid-price series in October.
Called 'The Artist Collection', there will be 16 titles including one for
Elvis which will contain 12 tracks.

The covers for the series have been designed by one of the world's leading
alternative artists. The Elvis cover has The King's image composed by using
a piece of cheese with alfoil for his mouth, pieces of leather fixed by a
rivet punch for his eyebrows and star studs around his neck.

Last weel Elvis World Japan mentioned that this CD could be a CD + DVD
combination.

Other artists in the series include Dolly Parton, Santana, Hall & Oates,
Kenny G., Kylie Minogue and Eric Clapton. BMG is developing a marketing
strategy to promote the series.

2004/08/20 Elvis Information Network / Ep.Gold.Com.

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Miller Brewing Co. Apologized.

Miller Brewing Co. apologized Thursday for failing to include any black
artists on its series of commemorative rock 'n' roll cans.

"African Americans obviously have played a formative role in the development
of rock 'n' roll, and despite our efforts, we did not manage this component
of the promotion appropriately," the company said in a statement late
Thursday "to the African-American community, to music fans and to our valued
consumers."

2004/08/20  Miller Brewing  /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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Man Claims Elvis Is His Dad.

A Michigan man has hired an Alabama attorney to help him prove he is the
illegitimate son of Elvis Presley, a Tennessee newspaper reported Thursday.

Get ready, because geography isn't the only confusing element in this story.
It started in Jackson, Tenn., where Tim Farrell said his mother admitted on
her deathbed that she had sex on a beach with Elvis in 1954 and, indeed, he
was the son of the King, the Sun said.

Farrell, 49, and now a resident of Jackson, Mich., told the newspaper all he
wants is the Presley estate to agree to a DNA test. His half-sister, Regina
Holland of Rogersville, Ala., is convinced her mother was telling the truth
is leading the charge, the Sun said. "I know my mother didn't lie," she
said.

Farrell has hired Steve Baccus, a Tuscumbia, Ala., attorney who said he
agreed to take the case because, "I thought this guy was in need of some
help." Baccus said Farrell and Holland are not after any money or any
portion of Lisa Marie Presley's estate. "They just want to know the truth,
that's all," he said.

A spokesman for Elvis Presley Enterprises, which handles the estate, said no
one had any comment on the claim or the DNA request "at this point."

2004/08/19 Washington Times /  Ep.Gold.Com.

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From The Beginning.... To The End.


Released last week is the region 1 documentary DVD "Elvis Presley: From The
Beginning ... To The End" .

2004/08/19  Elvis Club Berlin  / Ep.Gold.Com.

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New Brazillian Book.


In Brazil a new book has been released. The author is journalist and Elvis
fan Odair Braz Junior. The book is released for the 50th anniversary of Rock
'n' Roll. This book of almost 100 pages tells the basic biography of Elvis
including commentaries for more than 60 albums. In the last pages of the
booklet there's a list of Elvis best web sites in the net.

According to the author it is "just about his music: when he recorded his
songs, the way he used to work at the studio, the musicians who played with
him, his shows etc. It is a musical biography about Elvis and when I write
about his life is through a musical point of view. Of course this kind of
history is in another books but my book is aimed for young readers who never
read anything about Elvis. Here in Brazil there aren't a lot of books about
him and I believe that I tell a lot of things that young readers don't know
about him."

2004/08/19 Various / Ep.Gold.Com.

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Elvis On New GQ Style List.

GQ names the 25 most stylish musicians of all time in its September 2004 Big
Style issue. Music legends David Bowie, Frank Sinatra and Bob Dylan have
topped a new list of stylish musicians. The well-dressed trio join idols
like Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Marvin Gaye and Elvis Presley.

On Elvis GQ writes: "Elvis Presley: Movies trivialized him; pharmaceuticals
wrecked him. But for those few magical years before he shipped off to
Germany, Elvis was the most magnetic creature on the planet." You can pick
up the issue with the detailed listing on August 24, 2004.

2004/08/18  Google / Ep.Gold.Com.

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Elvis On Las Vegas Walk Of Fame?

Within a year, tourists might be able to stroll down a "walk of fame" on the
Las Vegas Strip. The Clark County Commission approved the idea today --
after the head of a Palm Springs, California company said he expects to be
able to embed as many as 100 stars' names in the sidewalks. "As a board we
believe in recognizing the talents of those who have contributed
significantly to the tremendous success of Southern Nevada," said
Commissioner Rory Reid. "What better way to do that than by allowing our
millions of visitors, who walk the Strip each year, to see the names of
those important people displayed so prominently. "

No word yet who the first honorees might be. But it's a good bet that Elvis
Presley and members of the Rat Pack will get a vote.

2004/08/18 Google / Ep.Gold.Com.

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Miller's Rock 'N' Roll Cans Lack Color.

A Miller Brewing promotion celebrating the "50th Anniversary of Rock 'n'
Roll" has Rolling Stone cover shots of Elvis Presley, Blondie and others on
eight commemorative beer cans. What's missing is a black artist according to
Robert Thompson, a professor of pop culture at Syracuse University, said the
absence is "beyond conspicuous" since black artists often are credited with
inventing rock 'n' roll.

Gary Armstrong, chief marketing officer for Rolling Stone publisher Wenner
Media, said race wasn't a consideration when choosing the artists. "We
didn't even consciously think pro or con, the same way that the only woman
on there is Blondie. We just went with the people that we thought were
appropriate," he said. "We went through (the covers) and said these people
we don't think are appropriate or wouldn't appeal to Miller
drinkers."Armstrong noted Rolling Stone wasn't around for the birth of rock
'n' roll - it was first published in 1967 - when many formative black
artists of the genre emerged. And many artists who appeared on covers balked
at being associated with a promotion involving alcohol, he said.

2004/08/18  Google  / Ep.Gold.Com.

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The Elvis Interviews.

Radio Spirits Inc. will release a 5 CD box titled "The Elvis Interviews"
with 5 hours material this October.

(ISBN: 1570197385).  More information soon.

2004/08/18 Elvis Club Berlin   / Ep.Gold.Com.

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TCB Band With Mick Gerace Sydney October 22 & 23.


The TCB Band (James Burton, Jerry Scheff and Glen D Hardin), and Myrna Smith
will return to Australia to perform two concerts with Tribute artist, Mick
Gerace in Sydney at the Star City Hotel and Casino on October 22 and 23.

Unfortunately Ronnie Tutt can not make it to Australia at this time and will
not be a part of the show.

-- Star City Hotel and Casino
-- Friday October 22 and Saturday 23, 2004.

Special VIP ticket

If you have already contacted Mick Gerace about a VIP ticket, Mick will
contact you shortly. If you have not and are interested you can read about
the VIP ticket in our original news story -- VIP ticket for Mick Gerace &
The TCB Band.

Last years concert re-created the "Elvis sound" so well that we can
recommend this concert to all fans as a must see.

-- More information on the concerts >>>
http://www.elvis.com.au/mick_gerace.htm

2004/08/17 Elvis Australia / Ep.Gold.Com.

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World's First Elvis Coin And Stamp Collection.


Below a press release from Morgan Mint on their coin and stamp collection
honoring the 50th anniversary of "That's All Right."

Memphis Tennesee, August 15, 2004 -- Fifty years ago in 1954, Elvis Presley
dared to rock. He recorded his first single release, "That's All Right," for
the Sun Records label in Memphis. It marked the birth of Rock 'n' Roll and
the start of Elvis' amazing career.

Today, during a star-studded celebration at Elvis' Graceland mansion in
Memphis, collectors were finally able to see the highly anticipated coin and
stamp collection honoring the 50th anniversary of "That's All Right." It is
the world's first official coin and stamp collection honoring a pivotal
event in Elvis' amazing career.

M Moshe Malamud, President of the Morgan Mint, unveiled the collection. It
consists of official legal tender postage stamp sheets from the governments
of Grenada and The Gambia, as well as a genuine U.S. Silver Dollar that has
been officially colorized by the Morgan Mint. The collection is authorized
by the issuing governments, Graceland and Elvis Presley Enterprises.

Each sheet of official legal tender stamps features classic images of Elvis.
The stamps are legal for postage in the nations of issue and are recognized
by every postal authority in the world, including the United States. Unlike
the Elvis stamp issued by the U.S. Postal Service over a decade ago,
however, these stamps are limited editions. Just a fraction of the stamp
sheets have been set aside for this unique collection.

The U.S. Silver Dollar was issued by the United States Mint under an Act of
Congress and features a rare archival image of Elvis, together with the
caption "He Dared to Rock" and Elvis' official facsimile signature. The coin
contains one full ounce of pure silver.

Based on the overwhelming popularity of Elvis Presley memorabilia, Malamud
expects this collection to sell out quickly. "The U.S. Elvis stamp was the
best-selling commemorative in history," said Malamud, "but this 50th
anniversary collection is being released in a shockingly small edition of
just thousands. I encourage all collectors to get theirs early, before they
sell out."

The stamps and coins release was organized by the Inter-Governmental
Philatelic Corp. (IGPC), the world's largest pos