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Guitarist says King lives on Ask James Burton about Elvis Presley, and the guitarist gets straight to the point. "He was an incredible musician and singer," Burton said. "It was God's...

Updated: March 26, 2010 | People

Guitarist James Burton, whose licks have graced recordings and tours by artists ranging from Elvis Presley to John Denver, will be recognized at the Louisiana Public Broadcasting Louisiana Legends...

Source:Shreveport Times | Updated: March 25, 2010 | People

Dennis Jale will be the host of tonights and tomorrows concerts in the Vienna Metropole. On stage are the TCB Band (James, Glen D, Ronnie, Jerry), guest speaker Joe Guercio and The Sweet Inspirations....

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: March 25, 2010 | People

The famous Dutch comedian/singer Freek de Jonge just released a new album. He was asked to talk about his musical influences: 'I'm from the happy generation that witnessed the birth of Rock and Roll....

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: March 25, 2010 | People

Despite the good hope that Myrna had to travel to Vienna today to perform with The Sweet Inspirations, The TCB Band and Dennis Jale, things turned out differently. The doctor did not allow Myrna to...

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: March 24, 2010 | People

This letter by Sherrill Nielsen was just sent to ElvisMatters. Hello dear friends Sherrill and I are touched by the out pouring of love and concern for his health. I thought I would give you all a...

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: March 23, 2010 | People

There seems to be no end to the bad tidings these days from the former Elvis musical entourage. According to several email messages, Sherill (Sean) Nielsen suffers from cancer of the...

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: March 22, 2010 | People

ElvisMatters just got a telephone call from John Wilkinson, and he sounded GREAT. He's feeling much better and the best news is: the new chemo therapy and radiation seems to work. Of course it's too...

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: March 21, 2010 | People

Yesterday, a delegation of the ElvisMatters staff flew over to London to visit Myrna Smith in the hospital and to wish her a speedy recovery. Since she was taken to the hospital on March 10th, she...

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: March 21, 2010 | People

Despite good results on tests, Sweet Inspiration Myrna Smith is still in the British hospital, where she was taken after the Elvis Video Tour. Last week, it seemed as if she was 'Okayed' to go back to...

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: March 20, 2010 | People

It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of Sweet Inspiration member Sylvia Shemwell. As most Elvis fans know, original member Sylvia Shemwell suffered a stroke several years ago...

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: March 15, 2010 | People

Myrna Smith is hospitalized in London. Myrna was on her way home from the Elvis Presley In Concert Tour, when she suddenly had to be rushed off the airplane. Myrna had been battling pneumonia and...

Source:Elvis Unlimited | Updated: March 15, 2010 | People

Again, there is some disappointing news regarding John Wilkinson's health problems. Yesterday John's wife Terry called and informed ElvisMatters that John had broken a bone in his left arm...

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: March 14, 2010 | People

Former body guard and aid Sam Thompson will be the next Special Guest at the Elvis Weekend in Bischofsgrün (Germany). Long time Elvis fan Markus Henfling has put together a great weekend...

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: March 14, 2010 | People

John Wilkinson has sent ElvisMatters an update on his medical situation. Yesterday, John had surgery and returned home the same day. He's doing fine, though very sore. Now there's nothing more to...

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: March 05, 2010 | People

February 26 Elvismatters got some not-so-good news from our dear friend John Wilkinson this week. John sent them an email with an update on his medical situation. Yesterday, he spent some...

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: March 01, 2010 | People

Elvis’ Aunt Lois dies: According to a post by Laurie T. on TCB-World, Elvis’ Aunt Lois (maternal side) has passed away. Lois was subject of the controversial 2006 book, The Forgotten...

Source:Elvis Information Network | Updated: February 25, 2010 | People

There were plenty of names dropped by Tom Jones at a press event in Auckland today. Appearing in front of New Zealand's media, the iconic Welsh crooner recounted the first time he met Elvis...

Source:Stuff NZ | Updated: February 18, 2010 | People

Swedish Hollywood actor Dolph Lundgren sings Elvis in the national Song contest in Sweden. Dolph have played in movies like Rocky IV and A View To A Kill.

Source:Elvis Unlimited | Updated: February 18, 2010 | People

The official Elvis Presley fan club, Tyne and Wear Branch presents an evening with Jerry Scheff. Saturday 1st May, 2010 there is this rare opportunity to see Jerry on his own, reminiscing about his...

Source:Elvis Unlimited | Updated: February 11, 2010 | People

Former Elvis bass player Duke Bardwell will be touring Europe next year with stops in Holland, Belgium and Finland. Special guest is singer/songwriter Michael Jarrett, who wrote the beautiful ballad...

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: February 07, 2010 | People

Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr performed last week in the Grammy Museum, home of the Wertheimer photo expo. The almost 70-year old artist played his concert while wearing an Elvis shirt.

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: January 26, 2010 | People

Charlie Daniels (Song Writer, Guitarist, Fiddler), who co-wrote It Hurts Me, is recovering after suffering a mild stroke while snowmobiling in Colorado, his spokeswoman said Wednesday. Daniels,...

Source:Elvis Unlimited | Updated: January 21, 2010 | People

Jackie Chan swapped martial arts for karaoke when he appeared on a US chat show. The 55-year-old film star performed a rendition of Elvis Presley hit Can’t Help Falling in Love to mark what...

Source:Monster & Critics | Updated: January 11, 2010 | People

James Burton is coming to Europe for a 12 day tour in Holland, Belgium and Switzerland. James will play his favorite (and lesser known) Elvis songs, but also songs from the numerous other...

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: January 10, 2010 | People