In previous writings and conversations over the years, when I asked if others could name Elvis Presley’s first #1 rated national record, the answers were inevitably “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” or “Hound Dog.” Ocassionally, “Love Me Tender” or “Jailhouse Rock” were mentioned. Even most big time Elvis […]
Jerry Lee Lewis is one of the first true rock ‘n’ rollers. He catapulted to fame with his 1957 hit, “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” and proved to the world that a piano man could play front and center on the world’s biggest stages. He has stirred up […]
Graphic designer Darren Timby, from Roker, United Kingdom is gaining international recognition from two unusual large artworks he completed. Two of the most famous entertainment icons in history, Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe are portrayed by an unusual art medium: screws. He completed Monroe last year out of […]
Fifty years ago today—on July 12, 1971—the first authorized U.S. performance of Jesus Christ Superstar was held at the Pittsburgh Civic Arena. It was a concert tour leading up to the show’s October launch on Broadway. Two days later, the show came to Asbury Park, New Jersey. A […]
Over 60 Photos & Art of the All-American King of Rock Music & Motorcycles In the Spring of 1976 I was able to meet and quickly interview Elvis Presley at the Graceland guardhouse. It didn’t hurt that I was also President of the Texas Chapter of the Elvis […]
Friday, June 25, 2021: 7:30 pm at Granbury Live This week we are traveling through the Texas Hill Country to the beautiful city of Granbury to see country singer Sonny Morgan Friday night. Billed as The Most Intimate Venue in Texas, Granbury Live is located in the historic […]
America’s award winning band, The Beach Boys are making their way to Memphis for the performance of a lifetime. The group will hit the stage July 29 at the Soundstage at Graceland in Memphis. The Beach Boys’ are famous for their first hit, “Surfin” which was released in 1961, “Fun, […]
Knowing I’m an advid autograph collector, my mother, Geraldine Dennis was always on the lookout and obtained several signatures for me. In April 1969, she took me to a Tom Jones concert with my cousins Carolyn Sanders Gerland and James Johnson at the Hemisfair Arena in San Antonio, […]
From Elvis Presley to B.B. King to Buzz Aldrin to Clint Eastwood and so many more, I had the pleasure and opportunity visit with some of the most influential people of our times. I always asked questions about happiness. by Jack Dennis Rudy Giuliani Rudolph Giuliani is best […]
I watched a video of two fourteen year old boys recently trying to use a 1970s vintage rotary dial phone without any instructions. It was hilarious. Hadn’t they ever seen an old movie video of anyone using a dial phone? Or watch an old episode of the Dynamic […]
With this Facebook post today I heard from our McCollum High School Speech & Drama teacher/sponsor. What a nice surprise from almost half a decade ago. April 16, 1972 April 16, 1973 1976 Met Elvis backstage & front row center seating 1977 article from Texas State University magazine […]
These Opry members of past and present have been trailblazers for the women who have — and will — follow in their path. Patsy Cline The uncompromising and inimitable Patsy Cline went after what she wanted from her career — even turning the tables to ask if she […]
