It is important to know that during Elvis' lifetime, between his Fathers beliefs seeing firsthand the abuses of the IRS and that of Colonel Parker who was an illegal alien always fearful that his illegal status would/could be caught and thereby ruin his managing career as well as face criminal prosecution, that Elvis Presley (1) was in the HIGHEST tax bracket each year including when the highest t
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On Saturday, January 28, 1956 Elvis appeared on the Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey Brothers Show entitled "Stage Show" on CBS (note: this was a weekly variety show which routinely booked new acts and/or up and coming performers and was produced by Jackie Gleason the infamous actor/comedian). Elvis' appearance garnered an 18.4% TV viewership rating. This was Elvis' first network television debut and was th
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Elvis' fears about his legacy and his fans (2011 by Jeff Schrembs All Rights Reserved)Throughout Elvis' life, beginning with his severe asthma and his sleep apena/sleep walking, he feared that he would never outlive "momma". When Gladys died (sadly) on August 14, 1958 Elvis believed that she was 42 years old but she was really 46.On at least ten documented occassions, from 1943 until 1977, Elvis o
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How Elvis Presley came to own Graceland (by Jeff Schrembs Elvis Presley Expert - 2010 All Rights Reserved)Graceland Farms began construction in 1939 and completed construction in 1940. The magnificent Estate was built as an exemplary Georgian Colonial style. Graceland Farms originally encompassed 500 acres, with a 25 acre man made fully stocked with regional fish. The Mansion was designed to have
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Having previously written about Graceland, in an online article entitled "How Elvis Came To Own Graceland", many facts remain obscure about Elvis' residency including the famous musical gates.For those who don't know the history of the property "Graceland" was originally constructed as a primary residence which encompassed 500 acres of farmland. The original owner of the land, and which the origi
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To Elvis Presley Fans Worldwide Bill Belew is known, and held in high esteem, as the "man who designed Elvis' jumpsuits". But, in fact Elvis' infamous jumpsuits were the end result of the collaboration between Bill Belew and Gene Doucette that produced many of Elvis' most popular stage outfits as well as Elvis' personal wardrobe from 1968 until (sadly) Elvis' death on August 16, 1977. While Bill B
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TOP FIVE SADDEST EVENTS IN ELVIS PRESLEYS" LIFE (by Jeff Schrembs, Elvis Presley Historian 2011 All Rights Reserved)# 1 - Elvis' Mother was EVERYTHING to Elvis from the time he was born until the time he graduated High School ongoing to when Elvis signing with RCA anfter Elvis had left SUN Records. Gladys became one parent during the time that Vernon Presley was incarcarated for forging a check th
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Elvis Presley & MOG are a terrific combination.Here is hoping MOG increases its "Web footprint" and continues to add members who simply love music and want to share online.If anyone out there is an Elvis Presley Fan here are a few recordings of Elvis that are underplayed but are nonetheless exceptional:500 MilesStay Away (Studio recording version)Twelfth of NeverBridge Over Troubled WaterYou'll Ne
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Thanks to everyone at MOG.com for all that you do and for your countless hours giving us insight, a voice, forums, and more 24/7.Please keep up the great job and if ever you, or the members, need any info concerning Elvis Presley don't hesitate to ask.Take care and God bless.Jeff Schrembswww.ElvisCollector.infoElvisCollectorWorldwide
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