Monthly Archive for January, 2010

Elvis Jumpsuits Galore

Published on January 30, 2010 in Elvis Presley Biography. 0 Comments

Elvis is known for his jumpsuits. In fact, his impersonators do their best to get the jumpsuits that Elvis was known to have worn. In fact, two guys named Gene Doucette and Bill Belew still sell jumpsuits that have been patterned from the Kings wardrobe!

Their items range from Elvis's casual clothing, capes, accessories and even belts. A lot of impersonators pay their respect to the legendary musician, actor and artist. In fact, their store has been internationally acclaimed simply because of the popularity of their jumpsuits.

Here is a list of some designs:
1. Aztec
2. Benefit (2 Pieces)
3. Black (2 Pieces)
4. Emperor Leather (2 Pieces)
5. Tan Leather (2 Pieces)
6. Aloha Eagle
7. Amber Brown Flowers
8. American Eagle
9. Apache
10. Agua
11. Black Cisco White
12. Black Fireworks
13. Black Herringbone
14. Black Matador Suit
15. Black Phoenix
16. Black Pyramid
17. Black Sleek Tapestry
18. Black Spanish Flower Topaz
19. Black Spanish Flower Reds
20. Blue Bicentennial
21. Blue Flying Suit
22. Blue Herringbone Suit
23. Blue Rainbow
24. Burning Love
25. Caped Fringe
26. Chain Suit
27. Checkerboard White Pyramid
28. Chinese Dragon
29. Comet Adonis
30. Concha
31. Conquistador Blackwaydown
32. Diamond White Waydown
33. Flame
34. Fringe I
35. Fringe II
36. Gold Vine
37. Grass
38. Gypsy
39. Inca Gold Leaf Suit 2
40. Indian Feather
41. King of Spades
42. Lake Tahoe Fireworks
43. Leaf (2 Pieces)
44. Light Blue Phoenix
45. Light Blue (2 Pieces)
46. Lion
47. Memphis
48. Metal Eyes
49. Nail
50. Nashville
51. Now
52. Owl Blue Starburst
53. Peacock
54. Penguin
55. Porthole
56. Powderblu Bluenail
57. Rainfall
58. Red Flower Suit
59. Red Ladder
60. Red Phoenix
61. Saturn
62. Silver Phoenix
63. Sneak (2 Pieces)
64. Snowflake
65. Spectrum Suit
66. Sundial
67. Sunlight Raisedonrock
68. Swirl
69. Target
70. The Green Leaf
71. Thunderbird
72. Tiffany
73. Tigerman
74. Today Egyptian
75. Turquoise Lightblueflowers
76. V Neck 02
77. White Black Fringe
78. White Cisco Kid
79. White Fireworks
80. White Herringbone
81. White Ribs
82. White Sleek Suit
83. White Prehistoric Bird

Now just look at that. There are 83 designs of jumpsuits Elvis has been photographed wearing throughout his long career. Not to mention the other jumpsuits that are sold in the Elvis Presley souvenir shops near Graceland.

He will definitely live on considering all the people wearing his clothes.

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Elvis Concerts From Memphis To Your Video Library

Published on January 27, 2010 in Elvis Presley Biography. 0 Comments

Those who have seen Elvis alive in concert were very lucky. Seeing Elvis in his glittering jumpsuits and his jet black hair with the trademark sideburns feels so tremendously beyond the limits of consciousness even in those days. Throw in his famous pelvis dance and hysteria follows. Well, those were the days.

Fortunately, many of his concerts are documented and recorded on video. And avid fans, particularly those who are from the current generation, can still view the legend that was Elvis as if he were still making tour performances around the US.

Elvis' Concerts By Location

There are many documented Elvis concerts available in music stores and video shops. As a fan, you have to know the venues where Elvis held concerts before you start a video library of his performances. The following categorizes Elvis' concerts according to major venues in his legendary career.

Early Memphis Performances

The year was 1954 when Elvis started doing concerts. He started out with amateur concerts and benefit performances before he had his first few shows as a professional. Elvis' first concerts early in his career were held in his hometown of Memphis. But it is said that Elvis' real start was when he performed at a high school show a year earlier in 1953.

Elvis' first few performances on stage were held in places like the Bel Air Motel, the Eagle's Nest, and the Bon Air Club; all in Memphis. His growing fame soon took him to other nearby states like Texas, Arkansas, and of course, Louisiana.

Las Vegas Shows

After being busy with other interests like film and recording, Elvis came back to Las Vegas to do a series of annual concerts from 1969 to 1976. His concerts in Las Vegas were always sold out no matter if his performance was fantastic or characterless, which happened occasionally. Elvis' regular performances in Las Vegas were usually held during summer and after the Christmas season.

Lake Tahoe Concerts

Elvis performed in Lake Tahoe intermittently from 1971 to 1976. These live performances were rarely documented and are considered to be rare, very few pictures and recordings from there have been released.

Tour Concerts

Elvis started a series of concert tours beginning in 1970. Beginning from Texas, his concert tours took him to Florida, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and other popular cities in the US. The most famous of these concert tours was Aloha held in Hawaii. His last performance before his death was in Indiana.

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All Shook Up With Elvis Collectibles? Know How Items Are Valued

Published on January 24, 2010 in Elvis Presley Biography. 0 Comments

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A History

Elvis Presley collectibles and memorabilia items are among the hottest retro or vintage novelties around today. Elvis collectibles trace back to the 1950's when he was hitting the music charts with several number one singles. A certain Colonel Parker is said to be the one responsible for starting Elvis Presley Enterprises Incorporated, a company that has made a bonanza out of Elvis' tremendous popularity.

Maintaining High Market Value

Well, cashing in on Elvis Presley's celebrity status by putting his name and image on every conceivable object from mugs, clothing, board games, to dolls started a frenzy that to this day has kept on growing. Elvis collectibles are estimated to command a market that can easily be in excess of a billion dollars. And this market doesn't even include Elvis' albums.

As a general rule, the items that were originally produced in the 1950's command the best prices on the collectibles market; and are considered to be profitable investments as their value increases over the passage of time. But apart from the age of the item, other aspects of the items are also considered in determining the market price. The following are the other factors taken into account in determining prices.

Condition

The condition of the Elvis collectible will play a crucial role in determining the item's price. An item in mint condition, meaning the Elvis collectible is still in its original packaging and hasn't been taken out, will generally command the highest price. While collectible items that are worn out will have a smaller market value and might even be worthless.

Authenticity

In a world where intellectual property is constantly being duplicated and pirated, only authentic Elvis collectibles, the ones made by licensed manufacturers, are even given consideration on the market, imitation articles are worthless.

Rarity

The rarity of an Elvis collectible greatly enhances its price. A rare item means it is hard to find and exotic. Avid collectors and investors usually clamor for such items depending on the quality, of course.

Origin

The origin of an Elvis collectible also plays a key role in dictating the price. For instance, as the market is continuously flooded with items made in China, items made in the US are considered more valuable and command much higher prices; after all, Elvis Presley was an American.

If you are just starting to buy Elvis collectibles, always remember the factors listed above to ensure that the value of your collection will appreciate over time.