“Elvis has left the building“ is a phrase that was often used by public address announcers at the conclusion of his concerts in order to disperse audiences who lingered in hopes of an encore. “Well, the image is one thing and the human being another … Continue reading Elvis Presley (final of 4) – Elvis Leaves the Building
If you recognize the picture, that’s because it is the exact photo that was used on the cover of Elvis’ debut album. It was taken in July 1955 at a gig in Florida. Presley is a definite danger to the security of the United States. … Continue reading Elvis Presley (3) – Enter Colonel Tom Parker
Rock and roll is “brutal, ugly, degenerate, vicious. … It fosters almost totally negative and destructive reactions in young people. It smells phony and false. It is sung, played and written, for the most part, by cretinous goons. … This rancid-smelling aphrodisiac I deplore.” – … Continue reading Elvis Presley (2) – There’s Good Rockin’ Tonight
“If I could find a white man who had the Negro sound and the Negro feel, I could make a billion dollars” – Sam Phillips, founder (Memphis, TN, February 1952) of Sun Records. “In a blinding flash of sanctified light a human being, just a … Continue reading Elvis Presley – (1 of 4) – Good Ballad Singer – Hold
Well, it’s that time of year again, good will to all men and women and all that. I’ve done Christmas posts before here and here. Last time we graced the post with a picture of the lovely LA-based singer/songwriter Rehya Stevens. And so this time … Continue reading And So This is Christmas
“Hell’s Angels don’t do security. Hell’s Angels fight. They like to fight. It’s part of their M.O. They fight all the time. They’re good at it, ok? If you don’t want the tiger to eat your lunch guests, don’t invite the fucking tigers to the … Continue reading A Look Back at the 50th Anniversary of Altamont – the anti-Woodstock
I’m working on a series about an Important Artist You Will Know. But while I’m researching that, I will play DJ here and spin three tunes for, as usual, your dining and dancing pleasure. You will wind up banging your head but first I’ll lure … Continue reading Tres Songs
