Friday, January 03, 2025

January 03 - The Strange King of the Sky

Rolling Stone published the 96-page single issue magazine ‏'The King As He Was, As He'll Always Be'.

Publicity stated
One of the most influential and popular musicians of all time, Elvis Presley redefined the sound of American rock and roll. Though he died at just 42 in 1977, his legacy continues to grow. 

This collectors edition of Rolling Stone chronicles his rise, from his humble childhood in Tupelo, Mississippi, to his breakthrough as daring singer who drew on a diverse range of musical influences, including gospel, blues, folk, and country, leading to chart-topping records like “Hound Dog,” “All Shook Up,” “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Blue Suede Shoes,” and “Jailhouse Rock.” 

And while his music stood for itself, it was Presley’s lustful, hip-swiveling performances that helped catapult him to superstardom. He parlayed that appeal into an acting career, reeling off dozens of box office hits in the 1950s and ’60s, including Love Me Tender, Jailhouse Rock, Blue Hawaii, and Viva Las Vegas. 

This special issue includes all the highlights from his career, including his final years as he launched a comeback and his tragic death at Graceland, his beloved Memphis compound. 

You can pre-order the magazine from >>> Amazon (associate link).



The Lisa Marie - The King's Flying Graceland

Carlos Varrenti shared a video, announcing his new 600-page book 'The Lisa Marie - The King's Flying Graceland' which will be released on April 17, 2025, marking 50 years since Elvis Presley bought the plane.


Publicity stated: The Lisa Marie - The King's Flying Graceland' is 550 pages all about Elvis' favorite plane. It includes fascinating stories, interviews with the pilots, stewardesses and others who flew on it, plus features hundreds of great photos, media reports, and other rare archival material.


The book also tells the story, in detail, of what happened to the plane after Elvis' death before it was brought back to Graceland. 




King of the Strange

Elvis Presley is featured in the January 2025 edition of the U.K. Fortean Times magazine with inside the article 'Elvis: King of the Strange'.

(Source: Amazon / Carlos Varrenti / Pascal Matte)