Life And Time Of Elvis A new biography by author Therlee Gipson is out this month, entitled, "Life & Time of Elvis: (Tupelo to Memphis)".
What follows is a preview of what the book is about. "The Mississippi Delta is generally considered to be the birthplace of the blues in the United States during Slavery, Blacks began singing blues in the cotton fields. However, Elvis was not born in the Delta, He was born in Tupelo. He got his early influence from Gospel and Rhythm & Blues. You hold in your hands, one of the most important books I have ever compiled on a White person becoming famous from singing African Americans music: Life & Time of Elvis (Tupelo to Memphis). Elvis Aaron Presley was born on January 8, 1935 and died on August 16, 1977. He was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". Presley's first RCA single, "Heartbreak Hotel", released in January 1956, was a number one hit. He became the leading figure of the newly popular sound of rock and roll with a series of network television appearances and chart-topping records."
Due from Edition Olms on May 31, 2011 in Germany is the 192 page biography simply entitled "Elvis" by Michael Heatley. It comes with a CD.
Horribly Famous: Elvis and His Blue Suede Shoes
Scholastic UK Ltd announced the release of the 208 page children's book "Horribly Famous: Elvis and His Blue Suede Shoes" by Michael Cox (Autor) and Philip Reeve (Illustrator). The book, due June 2, 2011, contains is contains stories on why Elvis Presley is "horribly famous". "All know he is famous for being the King of Rock'n'Roll. But not everyone knows that Elvis escaped from tornadoes by hiding in a cave, flew halfway across America for 22 giant sandwiches and had a tooth stuck in his lung. This title offers what you ever wanted to know about the man with the pelvis".Illustrated Biography of Elvis Presley
Publisher: Transatlantic Press announced the release of a 2nd. revised edition of Marie Clayton's biography "Illustrated Biography of Elvis Presley (Classic Rare & Unseen)" on May 31, 2011.
Elvis The Concert World Tour?The 2012 Tour may be a lot bigger than we've been told so far. According to the Times Record News, the Stamps (that's Ed Enoch and four new members, Jerry Kelso, Michael Means, Roger Robinson and Chad Riley) will be the male backing vocals. Also, Times Record News, whose journalists spoke with Ed Enoch, indicates that the 2012 Tour will be traveling to Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada and Hawaii. The Elvis Matters fan club contacted the shows producer, Stig Edgren who said that there is ''no confirmation'' of this news in the American media.
Elvis Live Live Live - Volume 2
The Messiah Productions import label announced the release of the DVD / CD set "Elvis Live Live Live Volume 2: The Cincinnati Special" containing "Elvis On Tour" and "That's The Way It Is Out-takes" in perfect quality (according to the press-release.
From the press-release:
The DVD includes "Johnny B. Goode" complete version, "Always On My Mind" with different camera angles and see Elvis walk out of the studio, an outstanding never released version of "Words" and the complete Fort Dix interview.
There's more, 80 minutes of Elvis in Cincinnati on March 21, 1976, both the afternoon and evening performances with 30 minutes of unreleased footage from the two shows. If that's not enough a bonus CD of rare tracks with many unreleased versions come one and all to the video and audio event of the year.
Content bonus CD:
The Messiah Productions import label announced the release of the DVD / CD set "Elvis Live Live Live Volume 2: The Cincinnati Special" containing "Elvis On Tour" and "That's The Way It Is Out-takes" in perfect quality (according to the press-release.
From the press-release:
The DVD includes "Johnny B. Goode" complete version, "Always On My Mind" with different camera angles and see Elvis walk out of the studio, an outstanding never released version of "Words" and the complete Fort Dix interview.
There's more, 80 minutes of Elvis in Cincinnati on March 21, 1976, both the afternoon and evening performances with 30 minutes of unreleased footage from the two shows. If that's not enough a bonus CD of rare tracks with many unreleased versions come one and all to the video and audio event of the year.
Content bonus CD:
- Bitter They Are, Harder They Fall - undubbed master
- She Thinks I Still Care - unedited undubbed master
- The Last Farewell - False start, undubbed master
- Moody Blue - overdubbed unedited master
- Hurt - undubbed master
- Love Coming Down - undubbed master
- Sweet Angeline - undubbed master
- Fool - long version
- I've Lost You - undubbed master
- Love Song Of The Year - undubbed master
(Amazon / ElvisMatters / FECC)