December 04 - All Shook Up Over Black Vinyl

U.K. singer and Rock 'n' Roll fan Pete Blackburn, who has rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest names in showbiz, including Cliff Richard, The Shadows, Glen Campbell, Joe Brown, Johnny Cash, Duane Eddy, Jim Bowen, Marty Wilde and more, has released a new book on Elvis Presley.

The 151-page paperback titled 'All Shook Up: The Rise of Elvis Presley' covers the King's early career from the day he recorded his first song until his induction into the US Army. It covers his early struggles on the road with his trusted musicians showing that he was no overnight sensation.

Description: All Shook Up focuses on Elvis' heyday. Those raw breathtaking mid fifties years when Rock 'n' Roll was young a time of electrifying performances and classic recordings. This book begins the day a gangling kid from Tupelo meets Sam Phillips at the legendary 'Sun' studios. and ends the day of the most publicised induction into the U.S. army.

"During my research for this book I spoke to many people who knew Elvis or worked with him at the time including Scotty Moore, Jerry Lee Lewis, George Hamilton IV, Billy Walker and J.D.Sumner amongst others," said Pete.

Pete has performed as a singer and guitarist, as well as a comedian and compere, all over the United Kingdom, under the stage name Pete Nelson.

Elvis UK - Extended

John Townson and Gordon Minto announced the spring 2024 release of the 490 page paperback 'Elvis UK - Extended: The Ultimate Guide To Elvis Presley's British EP's 1957 - 2001'. 

From EP Boulevard

The Follow that Dream collectors label released the "Regular Vinyl Edition" of their 'From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee'. 

This second print comes with a black label, instead of an orange label, a different colour hype sticker and a barcode. The number of copies pressed is less than the 3,500 copies of the first blue colored vinyl edition.

Riley Keough on Lisa Marie and Graceland

With the success of NBC's 'Christmas At Graceland' Riley Keough appeared on SiriusXM radio to discuss the TV special and thoughts about her mother, Lisa Marie.

Keough was on SiriusXM show 'Inside Graceland' speaking with host Joel Weinshanker, who as the managing partner and majority owner of EPE and friend of Lisa Marie is very familiar with Elvis' legacy.

During the show Keough admitted that she found it "crazy" that her mum didn't enjoy the attention that comes from being a part of a famous family. Weinshanker noted that it odd that Priscilla loved being in the limelight while her mother was exactly the opposite.

Keough explained, "I think, you know, everybody's different. My mother - Lisa Marie - wasn't somebody who liked attention. She didn't like being in the public eye, which is a crazy situation that she was born into for somebody who doesn't like attention. She didn't like being in the public eye, which is a crazy situation that she was born into for somebody who doesn't like attention.

But she loved coming to Graceland, she loved the fans, and she loved being with the original generation of Elvis fans. And my grandmother (Priscilla), for so many years obviously dedicated her whole life to Elvis' legacy.

I don't really know where I exist on that spectrum. I love being involved, because it's my family and I care about them, and we'll see how that works out in the future. But this recent show ('Christmas at Graceland') has been a nice experience".

Riley is now the owner of Graceland as well as the managing partner and majority owner of Elvis Presley Enterprises.

Summary of Elvis and the Colonel

Gary S. Dennis published a 30-page paperback of the recent book 'Elvis and the Colonel: An Insider's Look at the Most Legendary Partnership in Show Business'.

Description: The summary provided is intended solely as a guide to enhance the reader's comprehension. It offers a brief overview of the main themes and key points present in the original work. However, it is not a replacement for the full and comprehensive content found in the original book. 

Readers are encouraged to refer to the complete work for a more in-depth exploration of the subject matter. The original book provides a richer narrative, additional details, and a deeper understanding of the topics discussed.

(Source: Beyond Radio / Elvis Nederland / Eddy Vodden on Facebook / Elvis Information Network / Serious FM - Inside Graceland / Elvis The Man and His Music)

(Associate link)