Sirius Satellite Radio To Feature Elvis Week

Renaissance Man · 07-30-2005, 03:37 AM

"The King is back! The annual honoring of Elvis Presley also known as Elvis Week will take place on August 8 through August 16 and will be featured only on Sirius Satellite Radio's Elvis Radio."

http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=104177

cartman2 · 07-30-2005, 11:07 AM

You mean something like this isn't going to be carried on Shade 45. How dare the folks over there at sirius put Elvis week on Elvis radio this is the worst decision yet. Now really where else would they put Elvis week, but on Elvis radio. I think i will tune in to see just what goes on during Elvis week. I am sure of it that this will be something every Elvis fan that has sirius will tune into.

AZJoe · 07-30-2005, 11:47 AM

This time in August marks the 28th anniversary of the King's death, the estate of Elvis tries to turn this time into a celebration on his life and career, and thousands flock to Memphis this time every year to pay their respects at Graceland and the gravesite of Elvis.

TX WJ · 07-30-2005, 12:16 PM

Wonder how many people will make it these this month?

Alpolio · 07-30-2005, 01:16 PM

That's cool.

RoadRunner · 08-05-2005, 08:39 PM

This info is in the Pop Report, but I wanted to put it here as well...

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Originally Posted by Elvis Radio // 13

Elvis Radio invites you to observe Elvis Week as the world commemorates the legacy of Elvis Presley on the anniversary of his death. Direct from our Graceland studios every day this week, close friends of Elvis like Joe Esposito and Jerry Schilling, along with his movie co-stars including, Cynthia Pepper and Suzanna Leigh, plus many other special guests will share their personal memories of this singular entertainer. Coverage of the Candlelight Vigil ceremony and procession begins on Monday, August 15th at 5 pm ET.
Monday, August 8th
1 pm: Joe Esposito (Elvisâ€™ right-hand man from 1960-1977)
4 pm: John Wilkinson (TCB Band guitarist from 1969-1977)
6 pm: Ed Enoch (The Stamps Quartet)

Tuesday, August 9th
1 pm: Ray Walker (bass singer of The Jordanaires)
4 pm: Jerry Schilling (entertainment producer and long-time Elvis friend)
6 pm: Donnie Sumner (member of The Stamps; wrote â€œI Miss Youâ€ and â€œMr. Songmanâ€ for Elvis)

Wednesday, August 10th
1 pm: Ben Weisman (writer of 50 songs recorded by Elvis) and Celeste Yarnall (actress)
4 pm: American Studios House Band members (backed Elvis in 1969 and 1973)
6 pm: Joe Esposito (encore)

Thursday, August 11th
1 pm: Jerry Schilling (encore)
3 pm: American Studios House Band (encore)
6 pm: James Burton (encore of â€œguest DJâ€ show by Elvisâ€™ long-time guitarist)

Friday, August 12th
1 pm: John Wilkinson (encore)
3 pm - 6 pm: George Klein Show live from Graceland
6 pm: DJ Fontana (encore of interview with Elvisâ€™ drummer from 1956-1968)

Saturday, August 13th
1 pm: Ray Walker, The Jordanaires (encore)
6 pm: Charlie Hodge (encore of interview with Elvisâ€™ good friend from their Army days) through the TCB Band)
7 pm: Bill Rock Show features Elvis film co-stars Cynthia Pepper (Kissinâ€™ Cousins) and Suzanna Leigh (Paradise Hawaiian Style)

Monday, August 15th
5 pm: Coverage of the annual Candlelight Vigil at Graceland (ceremony begins at 10 pm ET)

Tuesday, August 16th
1 am â€“ 7 am: Encore presentations of special guest interviews
Other guests expected to visit Elvis Radio during Elvis Week:
Louis Cantor (author of Dewey and Elvis)
Michael Bertrand (author of Race, Rock and Elvis)
Stanley Oberst (author of Rocking Across Texas)
Chris Noel (appeared in Girl Happy with Elvis)
Celeste Yarnall (appeared in Live A Little, Love A Little with Elvis)
Jeremy Slate (appeared in Girls! Girls! Girls! with Elvis)
Ernst Jorgensen (author, archivist and reissue producer of Elvisâ€™ recorded work)
Roger Semon (Elvis expert and music producer)

DanMona · 08-15-2005, 10:02 PM

I'm enjoying the Candle light vigil coverage. I wonder what Elvis would make of it all.

soxnationonline · 08-15-2005, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DanMona

I'm enjoying the Candle light vigil coverage. I wonder what Elvis would make of it all.

im sure he'd be all for it if there were peanutbutter, banana and bacon sandwiches served there......

DanMona · 08-15-2005, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by soxnationonline

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Originally Posted by DanMona

I'm enjoying the Candle light vigil coverage. I wonder what Elvis would make of it all.

im sure he'd be all for it if there were peanutbutter, banana and bacon sandwiches served there......

AZJoe · 08-15-2005, 11:22 PM

Over 150,000 expected at Graceland this week!!! Not shabby, how many will show up for your death annivesary 28 yrs after you cash it in?

DanMona · 08-15-2005, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AZJoe1

Over 150,000 expected at Graceland this week!!! Not shabby, how many will show up for your death annivesary 28 yrs after you cash it in?

I would be happy with 15. No make that 1

AZJoe · 08-15-2005, 11:27 PM

And Graceland truly is "In The Ghetto" now.

DanMona · 08-15-2005, 11:30 PM

I'm looking forward to hearing the James Burton interview in half an hour.

deadhead13 · 08-16-2005, 11:01 AM

Why in the world would they do that, isn't it enough to have a freaking Elvis Channel. Now the rest of us that think he was a hack, have to be exposed to it.

Renaissance Man · 08-16-2005, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by deadhead13

Why in the world would they do that, isn't it enough to have a freaking Elvis Channel. Now the rest of us that think he was a hack, have to be exposed to it.

You don't have a clue just how influential Elvis really was.

Both John Lennon and Paul McCartney stated that if it hadn't been for Elvis, the Beatles would've never been.

If it weren't for the Beatles, we'd still be listening to clones of singers like Connie Francis and Frankie Valli.

Bono of U2 was dead on the money, when he said that Elvis was the "big bang of Rock 'n Roll." He launched a worldwide musical revolution that changed the world.