January 30 - Love On Sunday

The U.K. based Mail On Sunday newspaper contained a 15 track CD, "Elvis Love Songs". The CD comes in a cardboard case. The paper said that when they have an Elvis promotion, sales increase by 30%.



The Elvis I Knew

The DVD "The Elvis I Knew" by Charlie Hodge has been released on DVD.

Charlie shares his heartfelt memories of his 17 years with one of the greatest entertainers in the world. Charlie's stories include his time by Elvis' side on stage, on movie sets, in the army, and personal time with the Presley family and friends at Graceland, in Vegas, and in California. With over 250 never before seen still photos and live film footage of stage performances and private times with Elvis.

Ed Bonja Update


Ed Bonja, the most prolific photographer that ever captured Elvis Presley on film and the official photographer of Elvis in concert, is back home after a short stay at the hospital. He and his friend/colleague Peter Badge are already working on a new project called "Elvis! Elvis Who?", a picture exhibition in Berlin.



Bruce Jackson Died



Australian Bruce Jackson who was a tour sound engineer for Elvis Presley along with a who's who of stars was killed in a plane crash in Palm Springs on the weekend. Bruce was the solo occupant and pilot. Bruce worked for Elvis over a six year period from 1971 up until Elvis final concert in 1977.

Elvis introduced Bruce many times by name on stage and he can be seen briefly at the control board in the 1977 'CBS Special'. In fact towards the end of Elvis' very last concert on June 26, 1977, Elvis thanked, Bruce 'I would like to thank my sound engineer, Bruce Jackson, from Australia'.
(Source: Elvis-Express / Elvis Australia / ElvisMatters / Elvis Unlimited)