Elvis' former guitar player and bandleader James Burton announced that he had to delay the upcoming Reunion Festival
He posted on Facebook: Due to recent developments we are postponing the James Burton International Guitar Festival scheduled for August to a later date. Thank you for your patience and loyalty to the James Burton Foundation.
Note: Following questions from fans regarding the cause of the delay, the James' wife stated: "This is because of practical matters! All is well with James!"
I'm Counting On Them
Details 'I'm Counting On Them': This album brings together two singer-songwriters, both pianists, who made a remarkable contribution to the work and career of the King. While Otis Blackwell excelled in rock 'n' roll, of which he was one of the great craftsmen (providing Elvis with no less than three number 1 hits), Don Robertson, on the other hand, was a master in the art of the ballad (several of his compositions would appear on the B-sides of successful singles). Two exceptional artists who deserve a place in the Music Pantheon!
The LP is available from the >>> V.P.I online store here.
Details 'Elvis Styles': In 1960, the renowned composer Leonard Bernstein said, "Elvis Presley is the greatest cultural force of the 20th century... He introduced rhythm into everything and changed it all—music, language, clothes. It's an entirely new social revolution from which the '60s emerged." And it's true that Elvis could sing anything! This triple album features no less than 54 tracks, the majority of which are alternate versions. A unique compilation, never before realized, that is truly exceptional, showcasing the various facets of the artist.
The LP is available from the >>> V.P.I online store here.
Both CDs are also available in CD editions.
Closed
Memphis’ Humes school, Elvis Presley’s alma mater, is closing after yearslong turnaround attempt.
Humes Middle School in North Memphis will close its doors at the end of this school year. The school will return to the control of the Memphis Shelby-County district.
The last-minute decision to close the nearly 100-year-old building, where a young Elvis Presley attended high school, marks a change in plans since the fall.
The school has been struggling with low enrollment for a long time. Students are transferred to Booker T. Washington, a school for grades 6 - 12, three miles away in South Memphis.
In Elvis's time this school was called "Humes High".
(Source: James Burton / Sonia Garmin on Facebook / UEPS)