Monday, February 23, 2015

February 23 - Follow That Samsung Road To Stardom

The Korean electronic company Samsung used Elvis Presley's song "Follow That Dream" in a new commercial entitled "Movie Magic" for their Galaxy product line. Elvis Presley only makes a very small "cameo" in the clip. The commercial ran during the Academy Award 2015 broadcast on TV.


80 Jahre Elvis Presley

Due for release from the German VZ-Handelsgesellschaft mbH on February 24, 2015 in the series “Biografien Grosser Stars” is the DVD “80 Jahre Elvis Presley”. This is a re-issue of the 2001 documentary DVD “The King Of Rock And Roll”.

Enquirer Tribute

The Enquier released an 80th Anniversary commemorative magazine on Elvis Presley entitled "The Road To Stardom". The 80 page magazine contains over 100 rare photos of Elvis Presley's early years according to the description. 

Bobby Emmons Passed Away


In a series of tweets, B.J. Thomas announced on his official Twitter that Bobby Emmons has passed away. Emmons was the renowned organist for the Memphis Boys (Bobby Wood plays piano). 

"RIP Bobby Emmons. One of the truly great musicians and a beautiful man. American Studio Group. Love to Dot and the family." BJ 

"If this was an industry that recognized the truly great studio artists, there would be sadness in every musician's heart tonight, at the passing of Bobby Emmons. One of the Greats. Goodbye my friend, and thank you." BJ 

(Source: FECC / Amazon)