Friday, June 17, 2011

June 17 - Mr Dynamite's Poles House

Elvis fans are All Shook Up after a French artist built a life-size replica of Elvis Presley’s Graceland ... out of scaffold Poles in Poland.


The 1:1 scale Maison d’Elvis by Alexandre Perigot and erected in the city of Lublin is made entirely out of scaffolding - and is a faithful representation of the King’s Memphis mansion.


"People coming here can feel that they are inside the real home of Elvis. They can even see the bathroom where he died," said Perigot’s assistant Malogorzata Grygielewicz. The neoclassical Elvis house - part of a travelling exhibition - will open to the public later this month with a local choir singing Presley hits.


But a group of fans have started a Facebook page branding the project "tasteless" - and demanding it be scrapped.


Elvis Magazine


Released in Japan is this Elvis-themed magazine by Nonaka Tomoso.


Elvis In The Beginning - Mr. Dynamite


In 1955, to promote Elvis’ performance in Texarkana, Arkansas, at the Arkansas Municipal Auditorium, an interview was conducted by Elvis’ then manager, Bob Neal. It featured Elvis, Scotty Moore and Bill Black. This is one of the earliest known Elvis Presley interviews recorded, in Memphis, Tennessee. JAT Records, through a special arrangement with Memphis Flash Records, has obtained the original, vintage vinyl interview record and label, complete with a special two-sided Elvis Presley picture sleeve. 


In 1956, the year Elvis changed the world forever, Colonel Parker produced the first 100% Elvis tour book, that accompanied Elvis on his concert stops. This nostalgic photo book included stories and photos of Elvis rockin’, Elvis with his parents, and much more. 


Now, for the first time ever, with the purchase of the reproduced vintage vinyl interview record, you will receive a stunning reproduction of the legendary Elvis (Mr. Dynamite) tour book, absolutely free. 


(Source: Austian Times / Elvis World Japan / JAT Publishing)