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One of the biggest Elvis collectors ever, Jim Curtin, passed away on June 25, 2011. Jim gave Elvis a black Gibson with EP in the neck and Elvis gave him a jumpsuit to thank him. At the highlight of...

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: June 28, 2011 | People

Sonny West, co-author of the August 1977 gossip book "Elvis What Happened?!" and persona non grata at most Elvis events, took a fall off his daughter's porch. The circumstances are not...

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: June 26, 2011 | People

Mark James has been nominated for induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame for “Suspicious Minds” by Elvis Presley.

Source:Elvis Unlimited | Updated: June 23, 2011 | People

Author of over 20 Elvis books, Ger Rijff, has re activated himself and is currently working as a contributer for 'Too Much Monkey Business: The Elvis Forum'. He's got his own section titled 'I Gotta...

Source:Email | Updated: June 13, 2011 | People

John is doing great. He had another medical check-up at the hospital in Springfield, MO and the test results were everything everybody hoped for. Isn't that wonderful news? John will also be one of...

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: May 21, 2011 | People

Joe Guercio is home again, after a back surgery. Joe complained about pain in his legs and doctors advized surgery. The operation was a complete success and Joe is home again, recovering. He should be...

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: May 21, 2011 | People

Todd Slaughter hosts a special edition of Todd Slaughter's Elvis Hour featuring an exclusive interview with Annette Day on Radio Caroline on Tuesday 26th April at 5.00pm UK time, 18.00 CET. (Sky...

Source:Todd Slaughter | Updated: April 18, 2011 | People

John Wilkinson, rhythm guitarist for Elvis Presley and original TCB Band member, visited Graceland on Thursday, April 14. Wearing the TCB gold necklace given to him by Elvis, John shared wonderful...

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: April 15, 2011 | People

English pop star and Elvis fan Cliff Richard stopped by Graceland this weekend while in Memphis recording a new album. Richard, who has sold over 260 million records worldwide, dominated the British...

Source:Elvis.com | Updated: April 11, 2011 | People

Co-star Annette Day (Double Trouble) will attend an event by the OEPF Con June 18. 2011. You can find more details on the event on our Events-calendar.

Source:Todd Slaughter | Updated: March 18, 2011 | People

The following is the latest information concerning Lamar Fike's burial.  " A Memorial Service for "Lamar Rielly Fike" will be conducted at 11:00 hours on Saturday morning, 26...

Source:Marty Lacker | Updated: February 16, 2011 | People

Paul Leim - who stood in for Ronnie Tutt several times during the Elvis Video Tour and who has become a key figure in the TCB Band - is nominated again for Drummer of the Year on the ACM Awards....

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: February 04, 2011 | People

Ed Bonja, the most prolific photographer that ever captured Elvis Presley on film and the official photographer of Elvis in concert, is back home after a short stay at the hospital. He and his...

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: January 31, 2011 | People

The memorial service for Myrna Smith was held this afternoon, California time. Larry Geller was one of the people who were there and he sent a picture of the memorial card that was handed out to...

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: January 30, 2011 | People

It’s the 10th anniversary of the great “European Elvis Festival” in Bad Nauheim. From August 12th until August 14th 2011, the city that was Elvis’ home away from home for...

Source:Elvis Presley Gesellschaft E.v. | Updated: January 27, 2011 | People

Former Siegfried & Roy publicist Frank Lieberman, one of Elvis Presley's closest newspaper pals during the singer's Las Vegas comeback years, died Saturday at Summerlin Hospital. Lieberman, who...

Source:Google | Updated: January 23, 2011 | People

Marty Lacker says about Lamar: "I have the unfortunate task of officially sadly announcing the passing of Lamar Fike as authorized by his cousin Tommy McDonald who was very close to Lamar and was...

Source:Email | Updated: January 23, 2011 | People

Lamar Fike passed away. Lamar is probably best known to most fans as the 'big' guy of the former Memphis Mafia. He worked for the King from 1957 to 1977 and even traveled to Germany with him in 1958....

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: January 22, 2011 | People

Ed was taken to the hospital in Germany for a thorough check-up on his longs and doctors decided that it would be best if Ed stays a few days longer. Ed regretfully has to cancel his trip to Norway...

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: January 18, 2011 | People

Tonight, during the third concert of the European TCB Tour, the mayor of Vienna will honor James Burton with the "Goldener Rathausmann Award". The award acknowledges James' legendary career...

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: January 17, 2011 | People

As the world celebrated the King of Rock 'n' Roll on his birthday, Memphis and Shelby County officials have also proclaimed January 8 to be Elvis Presley Day. During today's ceremony on the front lawn...

Source:Elvis.com | Updated: January 12, 2011 | People

During the presentation of ‘Elvis 2010 – a year in review’ and the upcoming exhibits, the staff at Graceland/Elvis Presley Enterprises took their time to pay their respect to Myrna...

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: January 08, 2011 | People

To all the fans of my mother Myrna Smith, I wanted to give you all a great big THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for all that you did for my mother. Not only when she was ill, but all the support...

Source:Email | Updated: January 08, 2011 | People

The Church Service next Saturday in Veldhoven (the Netherlands) doesn't stay unnoticed in the Elvis World. ElvisMatters got messages that will be read during the Ceremony by Jack Soden (EPE), Terry...

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: January 06, 2011 | People

ElvisMatters decided to hold a Church Ceremony to honor the life of our dear friend Myrna Smith. There was no funeral, no service for her in Los Angeles. They ask fanclubs from ALL OVER THE WORLD to...

Source:ElvisMatters | Updated: December 31, 2010 | People