You Ain't Nothing But A Neil Diamond

March 18, 2005 | People

According to an update from Glenn D Hardin his TCB band partner Ronnie Tutt can't join the upcoming Elvis The Concert tour due to contractual obligations he has with Neil Diamond, including an appearance on the Today Show in the US.

Ron has personally selected his friend and colleague Paul Leim to rock the house in place. As previously announced, health issues have forced Ed Hill of The Stamps Quartet to drop out of the show.

Source:Luyken

Teacher wrote on March 18, 2005

You can read more details about this on the official EPE web site. Ronnie Tutt has personally chosen Paul Liem as his replacement.

old shep wrote on March 18, 2005

Sorry Ronnie Tutt won't be appearing with the rest of the band. What a great momentit would be if if DJ Fontana could step in!

Son Of Mark 64 wrote on March 18, 2005

Personally I now think they should cal it quits no JD no Ed no Ronnie most of all no ELVIS just call it quits and all retire with good memories

Lex wrote on March 18, 2005

Me. I don't go either.

Jim Semple wrote on March 18, 2005

Dreadful if true. Why are EPE and venues promoting star acts when they are not sure they will perform. I am sick. If James cries off for some reason, I want compensation !!!

Fakeelvis1 wrote on March 18, 2005

Eventually, everyone associated with Elvis from the good old days will have health problems and eventually each one will pass on. As great as all of them are & I think they will agree, when the lights dim & Elvis appears on the screen, everything else in life disappears from sight...as it should. I will keep going to this concert, even if there`s no music or backup singers. Elvis` voice is enough for me.

Lex wrote on March 18, 2005

I completely disagree. I can see Elvis at home on DVD in much better quality. It is the atmosphere, brought by a live band that makes it worthwhile. And if that band is not the band you expected... well, it is a huge disappointment.

Teacher wrote on March 18, 2005

Old Shep, nothing against D J Fontana, he's a wonderful drummer, but he didn't play with Elvis in the style that Ronnie did.

CD King wrote on March 19, 2005

And all these years -- no John Wilkinson

Teacher wrote on March 19, 2005

John Wilkinson suffered a severe stroke in 1989 that left his left his left arm paralyzed. He is no longer able to play the guitar.

glynalone wrote on March 19, 2005

It's a great shame Ronnie isn't going to be there, but remember Tutt-Scheff and Glen D all pulled out of tours even when Elvis was alive. As long as James Burton is there leading the band it should still be fantastic. There's nothing quite like experiencing the power of Elvis voice booming out through those concert speakers.

Son Of Mark 64 wrote on March 19, 2005

SORRY to all the other people I didnt mention how could of I forgot about John Charlie and Kathy ect. They are all fantastic in there own field but I still thin EPE are still trying to milk the good old golden cow of a few more drops. Please every one retire and look back at your fine past with ELVIS or keep on going doing your own thing with out a film of Elvis . Scotty and DJ do there own thing they could do ELVIS in concert 50's style but they dont, they just do there own thing which is great. If we keep up this way we will have Jenson and a band playing to a backdrop of Gi Blues or someting

Neckywoudje wrote on March 19, 2005

Personally, it's over me too now. The concerts were wonderfull, nice memory, but this is it. Tutt must have known this earlier, before the tour was annoucent. But nobody would show up, if they told us that Tutt isn't coming before sales started. Probably, the concert in the Heineken Music Hall should have been the last one. That was the best concert i'd ever seen! Stopping on the high of powers was the best thing to do. I'm very dissapointed.

Ton Bruins wrote on March 19, 2005

I have seen The Concert several times and now I don't regret that I didn't buy a ticket this time. Elvis The Concert is over the top.

elvislady wrote on March 19, 2005

i agree with glynalone the concert atmosphere is fantastic this will be my 2 time and i can,t wait. i hope james will be there i got to shake his hand last time he was very nice.

Sean Ryan wrote on March 19, 2005

I,ve seen the show loads of times and yes it will be dissappointing that Ronnie is not there. I dont understand why this info was not put up as soon as the tour dates were confirmed. I would still go to see this show for one reason.... the sound is just so incredible. I think in the future, they could have well known musicans of today, replacing the TCB band which would be awesome. It would be sold out everytime. Imagine everyones favourite musican backing Elvis? Of course that is if the TCB band decide to have enough cause they would be my number one choice every time.

Deke Rivers 6 wrote on March 19, 2005

Imo I don't see the reason for going anyway.I went once I was too far back to see anybody I'd much rather watch a video or DVD.But good luck to those who still want to go.

elvislady wrote on March 19, 2005

i was at the front the first time and i am on the front row this time i think it depends on when you book .

JerryNodak wrote on April 18, 2005

Soon they will "retire" Elvis: The Concert because those who are left who actually performed with Elvis are unable to do so either because of health problems or because they, like us, have passed from the scene. Sad, but inevitable. Enjoy while you can. Even w/o Ronnie Tutt.