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Elvis Radio Soon To Be On The Air Via Satellite

June 29, 2004 | Other
"Elvis was a great fan of all new technologies in entertainment and communication. He was always the first person to get the latest gadgetry. I'm sure Elvis would have been SIRIUS Satellite Radio's first subscriber and would have had their rock, gospel and country programming going non-stop at home and on the road. It's such a great way to receive one's favorite music and I know he'd be beaming with pride at having his very own station." – Priscilla Presley

New York - June 28, 2004 - Sirius (NASDAQ: SIRI), the premium satellite radio provider known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and sports programming to cars and homes across the country, today announced the launch of Elvis Radio, a 24/7 all-Elvis Presley® radio channel. All day, every day, Elvis Radio will celebrate “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll®” by airing the entire spectrum of his career: His extensive catalog of hit singles ... the rarities ... the 'B' sides ... the ‘Sun’ years … the movie soundtracks ... and his wonderful concerts. Elvis Radio will be hosted daily by SIRIUS DJs from a specially designed studio in the Plaza at Graceland, Elvis’ Memphis, TN home.

Elvis Radio will debut July 2 on Sirius with a spectacular live broadcast from Memphis, TN. Elvis fans from around the world are expected at Graceland and the Sun Studio during the Fourth of July weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Elvis' first single, "That's All Right."

“Elvis Presley was a true pioneer, a man of many firsts in our world,” said Jack Soden, President & CEO of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. “It seems natural for Elvis to be the first artist to have a satellite radio station exclusively devoted to his work. It’s especially fitting that the launch of Elvis Radio happens to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the beginning of his career. What a great way to celebrate!”

Scott Greenstein, President of Entertainment and Sports, SIRIUS, said, “Fifty years after his first single, Elvis Presley still casts a spell over music lovers, songwriters and musicians everywhere; this is evidenced by the throngs of visitors to Graceland and the millions who buy his records each year. SIRIUS is committed to providing unique and innovative content to our subscribers that they can’t get anywhere else – Elvis Radio is yet another example of that commitment.”

The partnership between Sirius and Elvis Presley Enterprises calls for Sirius radios to be sold at Graceland gift shops and on Elvis.com. Elvis Radio will be available in all guest rooms at Memphis’ Heartbreak Hotel and will play throughout the day in the public areas at Graceland. SIRIUS and Elvis Radio will be promoted on Elvis.com, to Elvis fan clubs and to Elvis e-mail lists.

"No artist in the history of recorded music made an impact on rock ‘n’ roll as Elvis did," said Steve Blatter, Vice President of Music Programming, SIRIUS. "Through his music, Elvis changed America and the world. We’re proud to have worked closely with the Elvis estate to create Elvis Radio.”

Sirius consultant Walter Sabo, who initiated the discussions for Elvis Radio said, "Rock radio exists because of Elvis – yet Elvis Presley’s music can’t be heard on very many radio stations anymore. Today, Elvis fans – and that’s all of us – can hear Elvis, uncensored, from the hips up and down, on Sirius."

About Sirius

Sirius, now available to over 10 million DISH Network satellite TV and Sirius Satellite Radio subscribers, provides listeners with over 110 channels of the best commercial-free music, sports, information and entertainment, with digital quality sound coast-to-coast, broadcast daily from New York City, Los Angeles, Nashville, New Orleans, Houston and Daytona.

Sirius Satellite Radio products for the car, truck, home, RV and boat are manufactured by Alpine, Audiovox, Blaupunkt, Clarion, Eclipse, Jensen, JVC, Kenwood, Panasonic and U.S. Electronics, and can be purchased at major retailers including Best Buy, Car Toys, Circuit City, Good Guys, Sears, Tweeter and Ultimate Electronics, along with RadioShack and DISH Network outlets in mid-2004. SIRIUS is also currently available at Wal-Mart.
Source:EPE - Elvis Presley Enterprises

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ijustcanhelpbelievin wrote on June 29, 2004
this is awesome news! the king will have his own station on the air waves! i already have a sirius ready player,so i'll be picking up the receiver so i can have this channel for 12.95 a month,and all elvis music on 1 channel,i'll be going to walmart after work!!! way to go EPE!