| Ever wanted to ask a question about Elvis to someone who was there through the good times and the bad? Now is your chance! Love him or hate him, Marty Lacker is about as open as they come, so send your questions to us at eer-desk@ntlworld.com with the subject header as "ASK MARTY" and we will pass them on to him. As soon as we get a reply from Marty, both your question and the answer will be added here. Please note that Marty will answer your questions as and when he can...also, contrary to some beliefs, Marty, as part of the Memphis Mafia is doing this "ASK MARTY" page for us without charge in order to help us, help YOU get more than just the usual EPE approved answers to your questions about Elvis. |
Christopher Asks Marty: [12.02.10]
In Dr. Nick's new book, he says of you on page 204, "I had evaluated him to be smart and successful - a highly functional individual who was managing his life
well." I thought you'd like reading that.
I was wondering; since you knew Elvis from his highschool days; did he ever have an inkling of how famous and well liked he would become?
And did he always have that charisma about him before he made it BIG in the music business?
Fans can't help but wonder about such things.
Thanks for your time in answering us fans questions.
Marty Says:
Hello Christopher,
Yes, someone sent me that passage from his book. I've always thought Dr. Nick was brilliant in forming his opinion about people. He's my new best friend. LOL
Elvis was different than the usual kids and people always pointed at him because he dressed differently than others, his hair was worn differently and he just
had an unusual look about him. He was kind of a loner and mainly hung with three or four guys from the Lauderdale Courts Housing projects where he lived.
What his inner thoughts were at that time as to whether he had thoughts or dreams about being famous is something he probably kept to himself. However
after he did become famous he told me that one of the reasons he gave big shiny new cars as gifts is that he remembered when he used to sit on the curb in
front Of Lauderdale on third street and he's see all these big new cars drive by, he said to himself that someday he was going to have one just like them.
As for charisma the only and first time I saw people react to him was when he sang at a school talent show and the girls went wild over him.
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Candy Asks Marty: [12.02.10]
HI MARTY,
PLAIN OUT AND SIMPLE....DID Elvis really stay as bombed as has been stated and did he really sleep with that many women or just have those 'sessions'
about GOD and the mysteries of life he like to speak about? I have read that he really didn't just stay drugged out as much as has been reported.
Marty Says:
Hi Candy,
The best I can answer to that is with the exception of the two weeks prior to the Aloha Show, he had a number of pills in him just about every day. That does
not mean that he was bombed or couldn't function every day. You can take pills and still function well after you are used to them in your system. I did for
many years.
As for his sexual prowess, he dated and was with many women whether he had sex with every one of them every night I wouldn't know because I never was
under the sheets with them. However, he did relate some of his escapades to some of us.
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Arun Jassi Asks Marty: [08.02.10]
Hello Marty,
I read an article where the writer stated that when The Beatles first performed in America in the Sixties, they stipulated that they would only perform in non-
segregated venues. The same writer claims that Elvis played in segregated venues and he was not the 'race unifier he's portrayed as and there was no race
mixing' at Elvis Presley concerts.
My question is there any truth in what this writer claims? Did Elvis play in segregated venues in the fifties and the few concerts he played in 1961?
Thank you.
Marty Says:
Hi Arun,
In the fifties some cities, especially in the south, were segregated in it's seating as to where white and black people could sit, he made no stipulation that they
had to be segregated that was the rules of the arenas he played in. Black folks attended his concerts as well as whites.
Here's a bit of trivia that many people don't know, Memphis was the first city in America that had an all black radio station, WDIA and they are still on the air.
Every year beginning in the 50's they held an Annual Charity show called The Goodwill Revue, the charity was for needy black people. Elvis would be on
stage every year back then and he was the only white performer to do so.
Elvis had no problem with or being around black people, they were some of his biggest fans. That's why he was the first artist to ever have a record on all
three charts, Pop, Country and R&B and he was #1 on all three at the same time.
As for the Beatles, 1964 was a different time than the 50's and it was also the year the Civil Rights Bill passed.
I'm curious, is the writer of that piece black and how old is he?
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William Rauhuff Asks Marty: [08.02.10]
I meant to ask you this in my last question.
Everybody asks questions about Elvis and so forth. How about telling us where you and the rest of the MM live and what your lives have been since 1977.
I don't care about George Klein, Joe Espisito, Jerry Schilling or Larry Gellar but Sonny, Red, Lamar, Billy Smith and of course yourself. After all of the
unneccesary critism you guys have taken you need to know that a lot of fans care about you and the guys I mentioned.
The real fans don't hold any amonosity to Red and Sonny anymore over Elvis What Happened either. Are Charlie Hodge, Alan Fortas and Richard Davis the
only ones to have passed away? Thanks as always
Marty Says:
Hi William,
Here is a quick rundown of part of my history.
1. I was with and close to Elvis Presley for 20+ years, a number of them I was his right hand man as well as co-best man at his wedding.
2. I spent a couple of years as a DJ and program Director in radio prior to that.
3. I left Elvis’ payroll in late 1967 as I was tired of traveling and the atmosphere was changing when he married Priscilla, I wasn't one of her ass kissers, but I
continued to handle special projects for him and also was with him every evening when he was in Memphis until late 1976 and I also went on some tours with
him and to Vegas and the Aloha Special.
He acted as if I was still working for him but I wasn't and I was there as a friend......not being paid!
4. In 1967 I started a record company in Memphis and discovered Rita Coolidge and produced her first couple of hits. I recorded her at American Studios in
Memphis.
In 1969 I persuaded Elvis to record with Chips Moman at American Studios that resulted in his recording career getting back on track with number one and top
ten hits for the first time in five years. “Suspicious Minds”, “In The Ghetto”, “Don’t Cry Daddy”, “Kentucky Rain” and two platinum albums.
Shortly after that Chips asked me to be a VP and general Business Manager of American Studios which I accepted. Through the next couple of years I
handled negotiations and contracts with some of the major artists who cut at American.
5. I soon became one of the leaders of the Memphis Music industry and was the co-founder of the Memphis NARAS (Grammys) chapter. You’ll find my name
on the Chapter Charter. I also served as an alternate member of The National Board Of Governors of NARAS and represented the chapter at the one and
only Governors meeting in Memphis during the 70’s.
I was The Chairman Of The Board of the first government appointed Memphis and Shelby County Music Commission in 1972 and wrote, directed and
produced three highly successful Memphis Music Awards Shows attended by just about every President and execs of the major labels in the country including
Clive Davis and Jerry Wexler as well as most major trade papers. After opening my own company I worked closely with all the studios and music industry in
Memphis as well as national labels. I'm retired now still living in Memphis.
Lamar was very active in the Nashville Music Scene and was exec. VP of the Nashville office of EMI Records and Music and he worked very closely with famed
record producer Jimmy Bowen. He now lives in Texas where he spent his youth and where he has been treated for cancer and is now in remission. He is
retired.
Red as most know has had a successful movie career and has turned out to be a very good character actor having appeared in several major movies as
Road House with Patrick Swayze and Francis Ford Coppola's The Rainmaker. he also was just highly acclaimed for his starring role in a movie called,
Goodbye Solo. Red lives in Mississippi now.
Sonny has also stayed active in the entertainment business. For a number of years he was the road manager and head of security for the hit country artists
Alabama. He also worked for awhile with Tanya Tucker. In recent years he has been appearing all over the world speaking to Elvis fans and they have taken
to him very well. As many know he recently wrote a book called, Still Taking Care Of Business.
Billy Smith worked for many years as a mechanic in a big steel making factory and he had the distinction of being only one of three mechanical engineers that
could fix the big steel making machines. He retired a couple of years ago and lives with his wife Jo and their family in Mississippi.
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Candy Asks Marty: [08.02.08]
Marty, do you think Elvis had so many 'demons' he couldn't deal with it? I think he was completely submerged in guilt and the history or his family and his
upbringing. I was raised in the south, near gulfport,ms. , in a similar belief system and it is hard to overcome. Parents only do the best they can , yet
sometimes if makes us crazy.
Hi again friend,
I have yet ANOTHER question......imagine that !!
I want to know if Priscilla cheated on Elvis first, after they were married.
I have a contact, and it is a valid one, with a wife of a cousin of Elvis....not lie,,it is true...and she says that Elvis really tried to keep his promise to priscilla....
Also..I have read that Priscilla told Elvis she was pregnant and that is why the hurried up marriage..and that 'luckily' she got pregnant soon after the marriage,
and Elvis just went along to save face.
I also have been told that, THAT is the reason he didn't want to have sex with her after the baby, is because she tricked him and then lied about it all.
What is your take?
Marty Says:
Hi Candy,
Elvis cheated first, last and always, that was his nature but she did too.
As for Demons, everyone has demons of one sort of another. Some fans run wild and let their imaginations get the best of them. Elvis was just like everyone
else. In some instances he may have have had thoughts about the way his family was but that didn't govern his actions.
As Elvis told me the day he asked me to be the Best Man at his wedding, He didn't want to marry her but her father threatened to go to the media and tell them
Elvis had been living with her since she was 16 and he would also sue him for breach of promise if he didn't marry her then since she was now 21.
I'm sure Priscilla put her father up to that. I told Elvis to tell her father to go F-ck himself,that he wouldn't go to the media because it would make him look like a
bad money grabbing parent that would allow their 16 year old daughter to fly to the USA to live with a 26 year old man because he's rich and famous.
Elvis, advised by Parker, said he was afraid of what that might do to his career because he remembered what happened to Jerry Lee Lewis when he married
his 13 year old cousin and so he said he had to marry her. Just before the ceremony in Vegas he once again said he didn't want to marry her.
Pregnancy, to my knowledge, had nothing to do with it.
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William Rauhuff Asks Marty: [05.02.10]
I am like a lot of people who feel Elvis did some great recordings in the 70s and some bad recordings.
What I believe is the root of this is not only the songwriters and publishing that you have addressed but the mere fact that he recorded too often. What I mean
is RCA constantly released 2-4 albums a year and that is too much product. 1 good album a year would have served him better. Most artists take 2-3 years to
make a record and he was simply releasing too much product that it all could not be quality product.
I am sure The Colonel had a deal with RCA saying he had to release X amount of recordings a year but that is another reason to dump the Colonel and RCA
too if they would not go along. Have a great day Marty.
Marty Says:
Hi William,
My answer will be short and sweet...he should have fired the Colonel in 1965. He was the root, albeit not the only one, of Elvis' problems in his career and life.
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Candy Asks Marty: [05.02.10]
You said in answer to someone that the real story of Elvis had never been told in a movie...I agree, most of the movies were very misgiuided by Priscilla,
Geller, Hodge, Esposito...
Here is my question....would you and Billy and the originals ever consider making a movie about Elvis?
I would love to see it. I think you guys would be the one's to tell the truth and I think it's time.
Marty Says:
Hello Candy,
We absolutely would make one but it takes money as good movies don't come cheap.
None of us have made any real effort to raise the money via a studio or producer.
Plus they all first seek out Priscilla which is their first mistake.
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Ken in NC (45 now and still listen and follow the King) Asks Marty: [01.02.10]
Hello Marty
Why do you think Elvis began to tone or slow down the music between 1972 and to 1974?
I remember listening with my mom to 'Live at Madison Square Garden' on 8 track when I was 8 and getting to see Elvis in Charlotte NC in March 1974. I still
remember asking- “when is he going to sing the fast songs?”
What do you think happened with the music selection for the live performances from 1974 on? Even when the songs from the 69-72 playlist were performed,
they just seem toned down.......Hill and Range and the Colonel didn’t seem to have “control” or influence on the live songs or did they?
Always enjoy your comments.
Marty Says:
Hi Ken,
45? I have socks older than that. Ba Dum Bum.
It's funny that you think they were slower on stage because on the one forum I read a number of fans were complaining that Elvis speeded up his songs on
stage.
As for why he didn't do more up-tempo songs, Parker and Hill & Range didn't send him any worth a damn.......For that fact most of the slow songs they sent
him were crap too which is why he really had no big hits in the 70's. Suspicious Minds was the last #1 record he had and that was the first one he had in 7
years prior to that.
In addition, Elvis always liked ballads because it showed his voice off better and he was getting older and they were appealing to him. I brought him a couple
of up-tempo songs but the people he cut them with gave him no inspiration or creativity to do them the way they should have been done.
He really was turned off by recording because of the songs Parker and Hill & Range were giving him to record.
Near the end they did their best to hide the fact that Elvis was doing a recording session because they did not have the publishing on the songs I brought
him........They cared not what that did to Elvis!
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Al Asks Marty: [27.01.10]
Hi Marty, me again. I love Elvis so much that question pop in my head all the time. Sorry about bothering you again.
1- Which years did you work for Elvis and did you work till the end? If not why?
2- What do you thing about the movie 'Elvis the Movie' with Kurt Russell which Charlie Hodge was in it and what do you thing about 'This is Elvis' with Johnny
Harra?
Thank buddy
Your faithfull Mountie
Marty Says:
Hey Al, It's me again too.
I began hanging around with Elvis and the guys in '57 a couple of months after I got out of the army and shortly after he moved into Graceland. I then went
into radio and was a program director but when Elvis was back in Memphis in between movies I would usually be up at Graceland. The night before he was
leaving to go do Kid Galahad he asked me to go to work for him. I did and after Galahad I took a break to go back into radio to appease my wife, that was in
'62.
In '63 I just had started a new job as the morning DJ at a station when he had Alan Fortas call me to tell me that Elvis asked if I'd come back to work for him. I
did so and in '64 after he and Esposito had a falling out and Joe left, Elvis asked me to be the Foreman of the Memphis Mafia which is what we called his right
hand man.
In '67,four months after he got married at which time I was his co-best man at his wedding, I got tired of being away from my family and some of us didn't like
the change in the atmosphere that Priscilla was trying to create after she became his wife I quit to accept an opportunity to start a new Record Label for a
major Memphis Company and one of my first artists was Rita Coolidge who I discovered and produced her first couple of hits.
When I quit he said,"Well what if I need you?" I told him that I wasn't going anywhere I'd still be around and be coming up to the house which I did almost every
night he was in Memphis. By that time I had become one of the leaders of the Memphis Music Industry. I also went on some of the tours and to Vegas at his
request as well as The Hawaii Aloha Satellite show. In '76 he pushed some of us original guys away but I did hear from him for the last time in July '77, a
month before he died. We remained close until he died.
As for both of those movies I thought they were basically bad and weak although I think Kurt Russell tried to do a good job but I think he was incorrectly guided
by Charlie and Larry Geller. They concentrated on unimportant things although some parts were good. In my opinion the right movie is yet to be done about
the real Elvis.
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Candy Asks Marty: [27.01.10]
Hi Marty,
Hope all is going well with you so far this year.
You know, I think about you mm guys , the original ones that matter, and I realize what an incredible adventure you all had. It had to be fun, stress, everything
rolled into one, but I just had to say that no matter what is written, I do NOT believe that you guys were there for money . I 'know' you had to try and make a
living, but the stuff written about you all is sickening.
I truly think that the rational people now see that you guys weren't the devil incarnate.
I think time has softened many people, as they realized that their loyalty to Elvis didn't depend on hating you all, that they could 'see' he was flawed without
feeling they were betraying him by saying at least some thing nice about you all...
I think that was a big part of the blame game . Folks thought it they didn't defend elvis , it would be like criticizing him.
NOW...if any of that made sense, I want to ask you this...I just read in vanity fair that a 2002 harris poll said that 84% of people were touched by elvis in some
way.
Do YOU understand why he was such a phenomenon? I think it was because he came along at a time when a 'savior' (not comparing by any means..I don't go
there. I am a christian) but a savior of the music world...it was getting so boring with sinatra, crosby, bennet,,their time had passed, and THEN there he was ...
bigger than life.
BUT I do have to say Marty, that in my opinion Elvis missed his calling. HE was supposed to do more with his gift for GOD...I am SO glad he stuck by his gospel
roots and didn't deny singing those in concerts.
Okay..nuff said...thanks..and don't forget now...I wanna meet ya...and I am going to , Somehow.
Marty Says:
Hi Candy,
On behalf of the guys thank you for the nice comments.
The people who badmouth us are of no importance to us because we know the truth of it all and their comments show how uninformed they are. As for being
there for the money,that's laughable because there was none to speak of. They say things like that because they don't quite understand the nature of our
relationship with Elvis and between the guys. Most of the original guys really cared about each other and Elvis and the few who really didn't have shown their
asses and what they're all about since Elvis died.
Elvis did G-d's work through the music he did sing and that was his hit RNR music as well as his few Gospel albums. If you're speaking about him being a
Preacher I don't share your opinion. What Elvis had was G-d given and that is why he had the ability to make people feel good through his music and even
more so by meeting him even if it was just for a moment to say hello or get an autograph. He had that charisma and magnetism that is only given to a few. He
knew he didn't have to nor want to become a preacher, except he used to do it once in awhile in private to us and to a new girl he had to impress her.
As for him being some kind of savior he wasn't, he was as human as any of us and he was not perfect. He knew it and we knew it and he knew we knew it. He
had his faults and human frailties just like everyone else and he very much didn't like people looking at him as if he was a savior of anyone or anything. That's
why he didn't like being called The King. The ridiculous people who started a church in his name would have made Elvis angry if he was alive.
Nobody should pray to Elvis. If you want to feel good and happy just listen to his music and that's what he'd want you to do. The other religious stuff believed
by some about him is utter nonsense.
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Al (the Mounties from Canada) Asks Marty: [21.01.10]
Hi Marty, I have several questions. I prefer send them in one shot hoping that you will be able to answered all of them:
1- Where do you live? Do you think that you will come in eastern Canada for vacation some time. We would love to see you and if you like lobster we have
plenty. Most of my family are fisherman. The invitation is there.
2- Did you visit Graceland after Elvis's death? Do you think that Graceland are letting the Memphis mafia visit the upstairs of the house and do you know if
Linda Thompson and other visited the upstairs after Elvis's Death?
3- What happened at College Park in Baltimore in September 27. The show seems ok but Elvis voice was strange when he spoke. Is it true that he felt on the
ground when he got out of the limo?
4- What happened to Elvis regarding the off color remark he made at the Sweet inspiration and Kathy in Norfolk on July 20, 1975 on stage?
5- Is it true that Elvis gave lots of jewelry on the first two row in Asheville at the end of the same tour because the audience were not a good audience. I have
the recording and they seems to enjoyed the show and scream and seems while to me.?
Thanks Marty and God bless
Marty Says:
Hello Al,
Thank you for the invitation however I have no plans to visit Canada or really anyplace because I've had enough flying and travelling in my life. I'm retired and
like my lazy life, I got all of my exciting days out of my system years ago. I still live in Memphis.
I visited Graceland on my way to NY from California where I lived when Elvis died and at that time it was hard to be there. I have been there a few times when
I've taken close out of town friends on a tour of it since I moved back to Memphis in '79 but I don't do that anymore. Most of us have nothing to do with Priscilla
or Graceland. I have no idea if she let's the couple of guys who are her stooges upstairs but I don't know. Graceland to most of us is just a cold museum now
as the warmth left out of there 33 years ago-Elvis. It's no longer a home or house to us.
I can tell you in answer to both questions is that Elvis was a bit out of it which is why he acted the way he did. And as far as his remarks to Kathy and the
Sweets is that he was angry at something he was told that Kathy had said before the show and his anger carried over to the Sweets.
I was not in Asheville for that show however when he did something like that it was just a spur of the moment whim that made him do that and yes, he might
have done it because he wanted them to like him.
Thanks again for the invitation.
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Phil From Bootle Asks Marty: [18.01.10]
Hi Marty,
First off let me say I don't no where you find the time to answer all our questions, as everytime I come to EER, a new question has been asked and you answer
it straight away.
I hope it doesn't take up too much of your time? as we all appreciate the time and effort you do put into it.
My question:
1/ Before Elvis went on stage how nervous did he get?. I know from the reports He got very nervous before the 1968 Comeback Special; The Opening show
in 1969; The Aloha Show in 1973 and He looked nervous on The CBS Special 1977.
2/ When Elvis and Priscilla got devorced in 1973, did you or anyone who were close to Him see it coming? or was it a shock to everyone? did they have a trial
separation? or try to patch things up? As at the time I can't remember if there was anything in press about it and suddenly thay devorced, I should imagine
there was probably a lot more to it than that.
3/DoYou think if Priscilla had stayed with Elvis, it might have stopped him from going downhill?
I think Linda Thompson leaving Elvis was probably the last straw and He probably gave up after that.
Thank you very much for answering my questions.
Take Care
Phil (Bootle)
Marty Says:
Phil,
I stay up 24/7 waiting for someone to ask me a question. Just kidding. Here's my secret, I have reverted back to the old days when we used to stay up all
night and sleep during the day. I've been retired for a number of years so my time is whatever I want to do with it in my old age. Most of my awake time I
spend with my family. I'm still making up for all those years I was away from them with Elvis and in the music business.
Yes, he would get nervous at times but like everything else with him it depended on what kind of mood he was in. He did stretching exercises with mostly
Sonny just before walking through the curtains and on stage.
Actually we knew in '72 when she said she wanted a divorce. I don't think it would have made a difference if they did not divorce then I think they would have
eventually. She wanted him to change the way she wanted him to be and he wasn't about to do that and he had been getting tired of her years before but
because of Lisa he stayed with her and put up a good act but he was with other girls all the while. he told me and a couple of the guys in '72 that she wanted
to divorce him. By that time she was playing around with Mike Stone and a couple of others. She was not the innocent she likes people to believe.
Priscilla would not nor could not stop him from taking the pills neither could Linda or us. Nobody could stop him but himself.
Happy New Year, Marty
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Steve Hardin From Atlanta, GA Asks Marty: [14.01.10]
Hi Marty,
Hope you're doing well and that your 2010 is a great one!
I have some questions I'm curious about and would like your input on please.
First, do you know what were some of Elvis' favorite tv shows that he enjoyed watching?
Second, any idea why he never appeared on any tv shows such as Ed Sullivan or The Tonight Show, etc? Was it money reasons / Parker, or just the fact he
wanted to move on from doing those types of things?
Third, I've read on various sites that Elvis enjoyed watching the country music - variety show "Hee Haw", and that they once tried getting him to appear on it?
Do you know if there's any truth to this?
Finally, I once heard the late Charlie Hodge say quote "Elvis said impersonation is the sincerest form of flattery." Do you have any idea if Elvis truly said or
believed this idea, and what do you think Elvis' view towards the many "Impersonators / Tribute Artists" that are out there today?
Thanks for your time Marty, and thank you for sharing your Elvis knowledge with us fans.
Marty Says:
Hello Steve,
Happy New Year to you too.
Elvis watched the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson just about every night, that is until about 1975 when Carson made a wise crack when Elvis turned 40 and
Carson said that Elvis was fat and forty. That angered Elvis even though Johnny was joking. He also liked to watch the Sunday morning black gospel singing
shows in Memphis and he liked Hawaii 5 0.
I don't know how old you were but one of the very first TV shows Elvis did when starting out in the 50's was The Ed Sullivan Show. He did that three times and
the show was the one where they filmed him only from the waist up because back then Sullivan heard Elvis' moves were vulgar for the times. The next show
Sullivan apologized on air for that and publicly on the show that Elvis was a fine,clean good young man. He was forced to do that by Parker if he wanted Elvis
to do that show. Sullivan readily agreed because his ratings were never higher than when Elvis appeared. As for The Tonight Show, that was not the kind of
show Elvis would do. Parker also wouldn't agree because they paid very little money.
Yes, Elvis liked Hee Haw but he wasn't fixated on it and then Linda Thompson became one of the regulars later.
As for what Charlie said Elvis said, Elvis was just repeating a time a longtime famous saying. The only impersonation of him that I know he saw was Andy
Kaufman's and he just thought it was a one time novelty.
There weren't many Elvis impersonators when he was alive, they basically all came along after he died. I think today he'd laugh at some of them and with
many he might shoot the TV screen out while they were doing their act.
Most of them are terrible and contrary to what they all think none of them look like him or sound like him. Black hair, a smirk,a jumpsuit and sunglasses does
not make them into Elvis. There was a helluva lot more to him including a lot of talent and charisma. I also don't think there would be any or at least nowhere
near what there is today if he was still alive.
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In Dr. Nick's new book, he says of you on page 204, "I had evaluated him to be smart and successful - a highly functional individual who was managing his life
well." I thought you'd like reading that.
I was wondering; since you knew Elvis from his highschool days; did he ever have an inkling of how famous and well liked he would become?
And did he always have that charisma about him before he made it BIG in the music business?
Fans can't help but wonder about such things.
Thanks for your time in answering us fans questions.
Marty Says:
Hello Christopher,
Yes, someone sent me that passage from his book. I've always thought Dr. Nick was brilliant in forming his opinion about people. He's my new best friend. LOL
Elvis was different than the usual kids and people always pointed at him because he dressed differently than others, his hair was worn differently and he just
had an unusual look about him. He was kind of a loner and mainly hung with three or four guys from the Lauderdale Courts Housing projects where he lived.
What his inner thoughts were at that time as to whether he had thoughts or dreams about being famous is something he probably kept to himself. However
after he did become famous he told me that one of the reasons he gave big shiny new cars as gifts is that he remembered when he used to sit on the curb in
front Of Lauderdale on third street and he's see all these big new cars drive by, he said to himself that someday he was going to have one just like them.
As for charisma the only and first time I saw people react to him was when he sang at a school talent show and the girls went wild over him.
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Candy Asks Marty: [12.02.10]
HI MARTY,
PLAIN OUT AND SIMPLE....DID Elvis really stay as bombed as has been stated and did he really sleep with that many women or just have those 'sessions'
about GOD and the mysteries of life he like to speak about? I have read that he really didn't just stay drugged out as much as has been reported.
Marty Says:
Hi Candy,
The best I can answer to that is with the exception of the two weeks prior to the Aloha Show, he had a number of pills in him just about every day. That does
not mean that he was bombed or couldn't function every day. You can take pills and still function well after you are used to them in your system. I did for
many years.
As for his sexual prowess, he dated and was with many women whether he had sex with every one of them every night I wouldn't know because I never was
under the sheets with them. However, he did relate some of his escapades to some of us.
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Arun Jassi Asks Marty: [08.02.10]
Hello Marty,
I read an article where the writer stated that when The Beatles first performed in America in the Sixties, they stipulated that they would only perform in non-
segregated venues. The same writer claims that Elvis played in segregated venues and he was not the 'race unifier he's portrayed as and there was no race
mixing' at Elvis Presley concerts.
My question is there any truth in what this writer claims? Did Elvis play in segregated venues in the fifties and the few concerts he played in 1961?
Thank you.
Marty Says:
Hi Arun,
In the fifties some cities, especially in the south, were segregated in it's seating as to where white and black people could sit, he made no stipulation that they
had to be segregated that was the rules of the arenas he played in. Black folks attended his concerts as well as whites.
Here's a bit of trivia that many people don't know, Memphis was the first city in America that had an all black radio station, WDIA and they are still on the air.
Every year beginning in the 50's they held an Annual Charity show called The Goodwill Revue, the charity was for needy black people. Elvis would be on
stage every year back then and he was the only white performer to do so.
Elvis had no problem with or being around black people, they were some of his biggest fans. That's why he was the first artist to ever have a record on all
three charts, Pop, Country and R&B and he was #1 on all three at the same time.
As for the Beatles, 1964 was a different time than the 50's and it was also the year the Civil Rights Bill passed.
I'm curious, is the writer of that piece black and how old is he?
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William Rauhuff Asks Marty: [08.02.10]
I meant to ask you this in my last question.
Everybody asks questions about Elvis and so forth. How about telling us where you and the rest of the MM live and what your lives have been since 1977.
I don't care about George Klein, Joe Espisito, Jerry Schilling or Larry Gellar but Sonny, Red, Lamar, Billy Smith and of course yourself. After all of the
unneccesary critism you guys have taken you need to know that a lot of fans care about you and the guys I mentioned.
The real fans don't hold any amonosity to Red and Sonny anymore over Elvis What Happened either. Are Charlie Hodge, Alan Fortas and Richard Davis the
only ones to have passed away? Thanks as always
Marty Says:
Hi William,
Here is a quick rundown of part of my history.
1. I was with and close to Elvis Presley for 20+ years, a number of them I was his right hand man as well as co-best man at his wedding.
2. I spent a couple of years as a DJ and program Director in radio prior to that.
3. I left Elvis’ payroll in late 1967 as I was tired of traveling and the atmosphere was changing when he married Priscilla, I wasn't one of her ass kissers, but I
continued to handle special projects for him and also was with him every evening when he was in Memphis until late 1976 and I also went on some tours with
him and to Vegas and the Aloha Special.
He acted as if I was still working for him but I wasn't and I was there as a friend......not being paid!
4. In 1967 I started a record company in Memphis and discovered Rita Coolidge and produced her first couple of hits. I recorded her at American Studios in
Memphis.
In 1969 I persuaded Elvis to record with Chips Moman at American Studios that resulted in his recording career getting back on track with number one and top
ten hits for the first time in five years. “Suspicious Minds”, “In The Ghetto”, “Don’t Cry Daddy”, “Kentucky Rain” and two platinum albums.
Shortly after that Chips asked me to be a VP and general Business Manager of American Studios which I accepted. Through the next couple of years I
handled negotiations and contracts with some of the major artists who cut at American.
5. I soon became one of the leaders of the Memphis Music industry and was the co-founder of the Memphis NARAS (Grammys) chapter. You’ll find my name
on the Chapter Charter. I also served as an alternate member of The National Board Of Governors of NARAS and represented the chapter at the one and
only Governors meeting in Memphis during the 70’s.
I was The Chairman Of The Board of the first government appointed Memphis and Shelby County Music Commission in 1972 and wrote, directed and
produced three highly successful Memphis Music Awards Shows attended by just about every President and execs of the major labels in the country including
Clive Davis and Jerry Wexler as well as most major trade papers. After opening my own company I worked closely with all the studios and music industry in
Memphis as well as national labels. I'm retired now still living in Memphis.
Lamar was very active in the Nashville Music Scene and was exec. VP of the Nashville office of EMI Records and Music and he worked very closely with famed
record producer Jimmy Bowen. He now lives in Texas where he spent his youth and where he has been treated for cancer and is now in remission. He is
retired.
Red as most know has had a successful movie career and has turned out to be a very good character actor having appeared in several major movies as
Road House with Patrick Swayze and Francis Ford Coppola's The Rainmaker. he also was just highly acclaimed for his starring role in a movie called,
Goodbye Solo. Red lives in Mississippi now.
Sonny has also stayed active in the entertainment business. For a number of years he was the road manager and head of security for the hit country artists
Alabama. He also worked for awhile with Tanya Tucker. In recent years he has been appearing all over the world speaking to Elvis fans and they have taken
to him very well. As many know he recently wrote a book called, Still Taking Care Of Business.
Billy Smith worked for many years as a mechanic in a big steel making factory and he had the distinction of being only one of three mechanical engineers that
could fix the big steel making machines. He retired a couple of years ago and lives with his wife Jo and their family in Mississippi.
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Candy Asks Marty: [08.02.08]
Marty, do you think Elvis had so many 'demons' he couldn't deal with it? I think he was completely submerged in guilt and the history or his family and his
upbringing. I was raised in the south, near gulfport,ms. , in a similar belief system and it is hard to overcome. Parents only do the best they can , yet
sometimes if makes us crazy.
Hi again friend,
I have yet ANOTHER question......imagine that !!
I want to know if Priscilla cheated on Elvis first, after they were married.
I have a contact, and it is a valid one, with a wife of a cousin of Elvis....not lie,,it is true...and she says that Elvis really tried to keep his promise to priscilla....
Also..I have read that Priscilla told Elvis she was pregnant and that is why the hurried up marriage..and that 'luckily' she got pregnant soon after the marriage,
and Elvis just went along to save face.
I also have been told that, THAT is the reason he didn't want to have sex with her after the baby, is because she tricked him and then lied about it all.
What is your take?
Marty Says:
Hi Candy,
Elvis cheated first, last and always, that was his nature but she did too.
As for Demons, everyone has demons of one sort of another. Some fans run wild and let their imaginations get the best of them. Elvis was just like everyone
else. In some instances he may have have had thoughts about the way his family was but that didn't govern his actions.
As Elvis told me the day he asked me to be the Best Man at his wedding, He didn't want to marry her but her father threatened to go to the media and tell them
Elvis had been living with her since she was 16 and he would also sue him for breach of promise if he didn't marry her then since she was now 21.
I'm sure Priscilla put her father up to that. I told Elvis to tell her father to go F-ck himself,that he wouldn't go to the media because it would make him look like a
bad money grabbing parent that would allow their 16 year old daughter to fly to the USA to live with a 26 year old man because he's rich and famous.
Elvis, advised by Parker, said he was afraid of what that might do to his career because he remembered what happened to Jerry Lee Lewis when he married
his 13 year old cousin and so he said he had to marry her. Just before the ceremony in Vegas he once again said he didn't want to marry her.
Pregnancy, to my knowledge, had nothing to do with it.
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William Rauhuff Asks Marty: [05.02.10]
I am like a lot of people who feel Elvis did some great recordings in the 70s and some bad recordings.
What I believe is the root of this is not only the songwriters and publishing that you have addressed but the mere fact that he recorded too often. What I mean
is RCA constantly released 2-4 albums a year and that is too much product. 1 good album a year would have served him better. Most artists take 2-3 years to
make a record and he was simply releasing too much product that it all could not be quality product.
I am sure The Colonel had a deal with RCA saying he had to release X amount of recordings a year but that is another reason to dump the Colonel and RCA
too if they would not go along. Have a great day Marty.
Marty Says:
Hi William,
My answer will be short and sweet...he should have fired the Colonel in 1965. He was the root, albeit not the only one, of Elvis' problems in his career and life.
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Candy Asks Marty: [05.02.10]
You said in answer to someone that the real story of Elvis had never been told in a movie...I agree, most of the movies were very misgiuided by Priscilla,
Geller, Hodge, Esposito...
Here is my question....would you and Billy and the originals ever consider making a movie about Elvis?
I would love to see it. I think you guys would be the one's to tell the truth and I think it's time.
Marty Says:
Hello Candy,
We absolutely would make one but it takes money as good movies don't come cheap.
None of us have made any real effort to raise the money via a studio or producer.
Plus they all first seek out Priscilla which is their first mistake.
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Ken in NC (45 now and still listen and follow the King) Asks Marty: [01.02.10]
Hello Marty
Why do you think Elvis began to tone or slow down the music between 1972 and to 1974?
I remember listening with my mom to 'Live at Madison Square Garden' on 8 track when I was 8 and getting to see Elvis in Charlotte NC in March 1974. I still
remember asking- “when is he going to sing the fast songs?”
What do you think happened with the music selection for the live performances from 1974 on? Even when the songs from the 69-72 playlist were performed,
they just seem toned down.......Hill and Range and the Colonel didn’t seem to have “control” or influence on the live songs or did they?
Always enjoy your comments.
Marty Says:
Hi Ken,
45? I have socks older than that. Ba Dum Bum.
It's funny that you think they were slower on stage because on the one forum I read a number of fans were complaining that Elvis speeded up his songs on
stage.
As for why he didn't do more up-tempo songs, Parker and Hill & Range didn't send him any worth a damn.......For that fact most of the slow songs they sent
him were crap too which is why he really had no big hits in the 70's. Suspicious Minds was the last #1 record he had and that was the first one he had in 7
years prior to that.
In addition, Elvis always liked ballads because it showed his voice off better and he was getting older and they were appealing to him. I brought him a couple
of up-tempo songs but the people he cut them with gave him no inspiration or creativity to do them the way they should have been done.
He really was turned off by recording because of the songs Parker and Hill & Range were giving him to record.
Near the end they did their best to hide the fact that Elvis was doing a recording session because they did not have the publishing on the songs I brought
him........They cared not what that did to Elvis!
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Al Asks Marty: [27.01.10]
Hi Marty, me again. I love Elvis so much that question pop in my head all the time. Sorry about bothering you again.
1- Which years did you work for Elvis and did you work till the end? If not why?
2- What do you thing about the movie 'Elvis the Movie' with Kurt Russell which Charlie Hodge was in it and what do you thing about 'This is Elvis' with Johnny
Harra?
Thank buddy
Your faithfull Mountie
Marty Says:
Hey Al, It's me again too.
I began hanging around with Elvis and the guys in '57 a couple of months after I got out of the army and shortly after he moved into Graceland. I then went
into radio and was a program director but when Elvis was back in Memphis in between movies I would usually be up at Graceland. The night before he was
leaving to go do Kid Galahad he asked me to go to work for him. I did and after Galahad I took a break to go back into radio to appease my wife, that was in
'62.
In '63 I just had started a new job as the morning DJ at a station when he had Alan Fortas call me to tell me that Elvis asked if I'd come back to work for him. I
did so and in '64 after he and Esposito had a falling out and Joe left, Elvis asked me to be the Foreman of the Memphis Mafia which is what we called his right
hand man.
In '67,four months after he got married at which time I was his co-best man at his wedding, I got tired of being away from my family and some of us didn't like
the change in the atmosphere that Priscilla was trying to create after she became his wife I quit to accept an opportunity to start a new Record Label for a
major Memphis Company and one of my first artists was Rita Coolidge who I discovered and produced her first couple of hits.
When I quit he said,"Well what if I need you?" I told him that I wasn't going anywhere I'd still be around and be coming up to the house which I did almost every
night he was in Memphis. By that time I had become one of the leaders of the Memphis Music Industry. I also went on some of the tours and to Vegas at his
request as well as The Hawaii Aloha Satellite show. In '76 he pushed some of us original guys away but I did hear from him for the last time in July '77, a
month before he died. We remained close until he died.
As for both of those movies I thought they were basically bad and weak although I think Kurt Russell tried to do a good job but I think he was incorrectly guided
by Charlie and Larry Geller. They concentrated on unimportant things although some parts were good. In my opinion the right movie is yet to be done about
the real Elvis.
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Candy Asks Marty: [27.01.10]
Hi Marty,
Hope all is going well with you so far this year.
You know, I think about you mm guys , the original ones that matter, and I realize what an incredible adventure you all had. It had to be fun, stress, everything
rolled into one, but I just had to say that no matter what is written, I do NOT believe that you guys were there for money . I 'know' you had to try and make a
living, but the stuff written about you all is sickening.
I truly think that the rational people now see that you guys weren't the devil incarnate.
I think time has softened many people, as they realized that their loyalty to Elvis didn't depend on hating you all, that they could 'see' he was flawed without
feeling they were betraying him by saying at least some thing nice about you all...
I think that was a big part of the blame game . Folks thought it they didn't defend elvis , it would be like criticizing him.
NOW...if any of that made sense, I want to ask you this...I just read in vanity fair that a 2002 harris poll said that 84% of people were touched by elvis in some
way.
Do YOU understand why he was such a phenomenon? I think it was because he came along at a time when a 'savior' (not comparing by any means..I don't go
there. I am a christian) but a savior of the music world...it was getting so boring with sinatra, crosby, bennet,,their time had passed, and THEN there he was ...
bigger than life.
BUT I do have to say Marty, that in my opinion Elvis missed his calling. HE was supposed to do more with his gift for GOD...I am SO glad he stuck by his gospel
roots and didn't deny singing those in concerts.
Okay..nuff said...thanks..and don't forget now...I wanna meet ya...and I am going to , Somehow.
Marty Says:
Hi Candy,
On behalf of the guys thank you for the nice comments.
The people who badmouth us are of no importance to us because we know the truth of it all and their comments show how uninformed they are. As for being
there for the money,that's laughable because there was none to speak of. They say things like that because they don't quite understand the nature of our
relationship with Elvis and between the guys. Most of the original guys really cared about each other and Elvis and the few who really didn't have shown their
asses and what they're all about since Elvis died.
Elvis did G-d's work through the music he did sing and that was his hit RNR music as well as his few Gospel albums. If you're speaking about him being a
Preacher I don't share your opinion. What Elvis had was G-d given and that is why he had the ability to make people feel good through his music and even
more so by meeting him even if it was just for a moment to say hello or get an autograph. He had that charisma and magnetism that is only given to a few. He
knew he didn't have to nor want to become a preacher, except he used to do it once in awhile in private to us and to a new girl he had to impress her.
As for him being some kind of savior he wasn't, he was as human as any of us and he was not perfect. He knew it and we knew it and he knew we knew it. He
had his faults and human frailties just like everyone else and he very much didn't like people looking at him as if he was a savior of anyone or anything. That's
why he didn't like being called The King. The ridiculous people who started a church in his name would have made Elvis angry if he was alive.
Nobody should pray to Elvis. If you want to feel good and happy just listen to his music and that's what he'd want you to do. The other religious stuff believed
by some about him is utter nonsense.
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Al (the Mounties from Canada) Asks Marty: [21.01.10]
Hi Marty, I have several questions. I prefer send them in one shot hoping that you will be able to answered all of them:
1- Where do you live? Do you think that you will come in eastern Canada for vacation some time. We would love to see you and if you like lobster we have
plenty. Most of my family are fisherman. The invitation is there.
2- Did you visit Graceland after Elvis's death? Do you think that Graceland are letting the Memphis mafia visit the upstairs of the house and do you know if
Linda Thompson and other visited the upstairs after Elvis's Death?
3- What happened at College Park in Baltimore in September 27. The show seems ok but Elvis voice was strange when he spoke. Is it true that he felt on the
ground when he got out of the limo?
4- What happened to Elvis regarding the off color remark he made at the Sweet inspiration and Kathy in Norfolk on July 20, 1975 on stage?
5- Is it true that Elvis gave lots of jewelry on the first two row in Asheville at the end of the same tour because the audience were not a good audience. I have
the recording and they seems to enjoyed the show and scream and seems while to me.?
Thanks Marty and God bless
Marty Says:
Hello Al,
Thank you for the invitation however I have no plans to visit Canada or really anyplace because I've had enough flying and travelling in my life. I'm retired and
like my lazy life, I got all of my exciting days out of my system years ago. I still live in Memphis.
I visited Graceland on my way to NY from California where I lived when Elvis died and at that time it was hard to be there. I have been there a few times when
I've taken close out of town friends on a tour of it since I moved back to Memphis in '79 but I don't do that anymore. Most of us have nothing to do with Priscilla
or Graceland. I have no idea if she let's the couple of guys who are her stooges upstairs but I don't know. Graceland to most of us is just a cold museum now
as the warmth left out of there 33 years ago-Elvis. It's no longer a home or house to us.
I can tell you in answer to both questions is that Elvis was a bit out of it which is why he acted the way he did. And as far as his remarks to Kathy and the
Sweets is that he was angry at something he was told that Kathy had said before the show and his anger carried over to the Sweets.
I was not in Asheville for that show however when he did something like that it was just a spur of the moment whim that made him do that and yes, he might
have done it because he wanted them to like him.
Thanks again for the invitation.
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Phil From Bootle Asks Marty: [18.01.10]
Hi Marty,
First off let me say I don't no where you find the time to answer all our questions, as everytime I come to EER, a new question has been asked and you answer
it straight away.
I hope it doesn't take up too much of your time? as we all appreciate the time and effort you do put into it.
My question:
1/ Before Elvis went on stage how nervous did he get?. I know from the reports He got very nervous before the 1968 Comeback Special; The Opening show
in 1969; The Aloha Show in 1973 and He looked nervous on The CBS Special 1977.
2/ When Elvis and Priscilla got devorced in 1973, did you or anyone who were close to Him see it coming? or was it a shock to everyone? did they have a trial
separation? or try to patch things up? As at the time I can't remember if there was anything in press about it and suddenly thay devorced, I should imagine
there was probably a lot more to it than that.
3/DoYou think if Priscilla had stayed with Elvis, it might have stopped him from going downhill?
I think Linda Thompson leaving Elvis was probably the last straw and He probably gave up after that.
Thank you very much for answering my questions.
Take Care
Phil (Bootle)
Marty Says:
Phil,
I stay up 24/7 waiting for someone to ask me a question. Just kidding. Here's my secret, I have reverted back to the old days when we used to stay up all
night and sleep during the day. I've been retired for a number of years so my time is whatever I want to do with it in my old age. Most of my awake time I
spend with my family. I'm still making up for all those years I was away from them with Elvis and in the music business.
Yes, he would get nervous at times but like everything else with him it depended on what kind of mood he was in. He did stretching exercises with mostly
Sonny just before walking through the curtains and on stage.
Actually we knew in '72 when she said she wanted a divorce. I don't think it would have made a difference if they did not divorce then I think they would have
eventually. She wanted him to change the way she wanted him to be and he wasn't about to do that and he had been getting tired of her years before but
because of Lisa he stayed with her and put up a good act but he was with other girls all the while. he told me and a couple of the guys in '72 that she wanted
to divorce him. By that time she was playing around with Mike Stone and a couple of others. She was not the innocent she likes people to believe.
Priscilla would not nor could not stop him from taking the pills neither could Linda or us. Nobody could stop him but himself.
Happy New Year, Marty
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Steve Hardin From Atlanta, GA Asks Marty: [14.01.10]
Hi Marty,
Hope you're doing well and that your 2010 is a great one!
I have some questions I'm curious about and would like your input on please.
First, do you know what were some of Elvis' favorite tv shows that he enjoyed watching?
Second, any idea why he never appeared on any tv shows such as Ed Sullivan or The Tonight Show, etc? Was it money reasons / Parker, or just the fact he
wanted to move on from doing those types of things?
Third, I've read on various sites that Elvis enjoyed watching the country music - variety show "Hee Haw", and that they once tried getting him to appear on it?
Do you know if there's any truth to this?
Finally, I once heard the late Charlie Hodge say quote "Elvis said impersonation is the sincerest form of flattery." Do you have any idea if Elvis truly said or
believed this idea, and what do you think Elvis' view towards the many "Impersonators / Tribute Artists" that are out there today?
Thanks for your time Marty, and thank you for sharing your Elvis knowledge with us fans.
Marty Says:
Hello Steve,
Happy New Year to you too.
Elvis watched the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson just about every night, that is until about 1975 when Carson made a wise crack when Elvis turned 40 and
Carson said that Elvis was fat and forty. That angered Elvis even though Johnny was joking. He also liked to watch the Sunday morning black gospel singing
shows in Memphis and he liked Hawaii 5 0.
I don't know how old you were but one of the very first TV shows Elvis did when starting out in the 50's was The Ed Sullivan Show. He did that three times and
the show was the one where they filmed him only from the waist up because back then Sullivan heard Elvis' moves were vulgar for the times. The next show
Sullivan apologized on air for that and publicly on the show that Elvis was a fine,clean good young man. He was forced to do that by Parker if he wanted Elvis
to do that show. Sullivan readily agreed because his ratings were never higher than when Elvis appeared. As for The Tonight Show, that was not the kind of
show Elvis would do. Parker also wouldn't agree because they paid very little money.
Yes, Elvis liked Hee Haw but he wasn't fixated on it and then Linda Thompson became one of the regulars later.
As for what Charlie said Elvis said, Elvis was just repeating a time a longtime famous saying. The only impersonation of him that I know he saw was Andy
Kaufman's and he just thought it was a one time novelty.
There weren't many Elvis impersonators when he was alive, they basically all came along after he died. I think today he'd laugh at some of them and with
many he might shoot the TV screen out while they were doing their act.
Most of them are terrible and contrary to what they all think none of them look like him or sound like him. Black hair, a smirk,a jumpsuit and sunglasses does
not make them into Elvis. There was a helluva lot more to him including a lot of talent and charisma. I also don't think there would be any or at least nowhere
near what there is today if he was still alive.
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