Saturday, December 31, 2022

December 31 - Anita Pointer Died

Anita Pointer died, she was 74. 

Pointer was one of the founding members of the Pointer Sisters and co-author of the 1974 song 'Fairytale'. 

Elvis recorded a cover version on March 10, 1975 at RCA's Hollywood studios. The track appeared on his 'Today' album.

Paul Lichter Died

Elvis collector, author and dealer Paul Lichter has passed away. His family posted on Facebook:

Hello Elvis Family. Over the past 6 months Paul has been battling with Stage 4 cancer and with a sad heart I wanted to let you all know that he lost that battle on New Years Eve and has passed on. 

Thank you for sharing your passion for Elvis with him here on Facebook. He enjoyed hearing from and connecting with you all here. Long live the King and long live Paul and as he always signed his posts on here -PL 

Tristan and Betty Lichter.

Lichter wrote more than 30 books like 'Elvis In Hollywood', 'The Boy Who Dared To Rock', 'All My Best', 'Elvis Memories', 'Elvis Rebel Heart', 'E.P. In Concert' and 'Elvis In Vegas'. 

He was a dealer of (original) Elvis material through his Elvis Unique Record Club. 

(Source: CNN)