ELVIS #4 Highest Paid Dead Celebrity 2026: Forbes annual list of the highest earning deceased celebrities for 2026 has been released - and without even leaving his secret hideaway ELVIS is back up at fourth place!
Culture critic Chuck Klosterman noted “Dying is the only thing that guarantees a rock star will have a legacy that stretches beyond temporary relevance.”
In 2026 the top ten is similar to previous years but with new entries Quincy Jones and of course Dolly Parton. Actress Diane Keaton is also a new entry.

The surprise this year is Quincy Jones topping the list with $150 Million  due to the sale of his music catalog plus the 10% producer royalty payout boosted by the biopic 'Michael'. He even beats Jackson himself.
At second place is Michael Jackson with $140 Million which included a 25% profit participation stake from the 'Michael' biopic.
Dr. Seuss is as always doing well at #3 earning a cool $80 Million.
Elvis is back up to fourth place with $75 Million (up from last year's $17 Million) including box office earnings from 'EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert'.
Dolly Parton (RIP) earned $46 Million including the tourism at Dollywood and ongoing retail brand licensing and the increase in music royalties.
Who knew that Diane Keaton at #8 would earn $22 Million from brand endorsements and estate image rights.
Since 2001 when Forbes started the list Elvis has never been outside the top 10 and from 2001 - 2005 he was No. 1.

TOP TEN 2026
1. Quincy Jones $150 Million 
2. Michael Jackson    $140 Million 
3. Dr. Seuss $80 Million
4. Elvis Presley $75 Million
5. Dolly Parton  $46 Million
6. Bob Marley  $25 Million 
7. Prince  $24 Million 
8. Diane Keaton  $22 Million 
9. John Lennon  $18 Million
10. George Harrison  $15 Million

In the past 25 years Elvis has earned a total of $1.2 Billion! 

So while ELVIS may have "left the building" he is still an economic powerhouse this year generating $17 million in income 48 years after his death.

New book announced - "Elvis Through the Eyes of A Fan: With A Walk Down Memorabilia Lane" (Robert Foley): "The King's Court" has announced that Bob Foley, author of "Elvis in Minnesota" has written a new book which he hopes to have released around Christmas. 

Given how good "Elvis in Minnesota" was, this new book should be a great release. 

The book is described as: 'A personal look through a fan's perspective combined with a walk down "memorabilia lane," featuring private collections, unseen photos, scarves, and a dedicated section on fan clubs like The King's Court of New York City.'
For more information and an inside look - Check out this YouTube clip

It could be an interesting time for memorabilia fans as the Stephen Shutts-Lyndell Morris "limited edition" 'Elvis Presley Memorabilia From Private Collections Around the World' book is also due out this year. 

(News, Source:The Kings Court/NP/EIN)

'Scotty Moore - The Guitar Player Who Changed The World' New Book: Prolific Elvis author Paul Belard has just released his latest book.
... Scotty Moore, with Elvis Presley and Bill Black, created the legendary Sun sound and they were instrumental in the creation of rockabilly, then rock and roll. Scotty’s playing did not compete with Elvis’ voice. It gave the voice a musical world in which to exist. His guitar could drive the rhythm, answer Elvis’ vocal phrases, introduce a song, create tension or simply provide the space in which Elvis could let loose. The guitar was not an accessory to the performance, it was part of its architecture.
Focusing on one of the unsung heroes behind popular music as we know it, this 344-page softcover features some fascinating information and "very rare" photos about the life of Scotty Moore (the man behind "The Guitar that Changed the World").
There is a lot to take in from this book, particularly how Scotty and Bill (Black) were treated contractually and the "background" role of Colonel Tom Parker.
How important was Scotty Moore (and Bill Black) to Elvis' early success? 
Paul Belard's release makes a very clear point on this issue!
EIN considers "Scotty Moore The Guitar Player Who Changed The World", one of the best and most thought-provoking Elvis related books of 2026!

Now available from Amazon sites >> Amazon US - <> - Amazon UK
(or signed copies from the author: pbelard@hotmail.com).
(Book News, Source;NP/ElvisInfoNet)

'Love Me Tender' - 10" vinyl: From the French RDM edition label even more from "the hardest working man in the Elvis business" Anthony Stuchbury!
'Love Me Tender' - 10"  red vinyl with mono mix & a new Mono II Stereo mix
Limited Edition out November 20.

Produced by Anthony Stuchbury.
It comes with a poster & a sticker

SIDE A - MONO / SIDE B - STEREO
1. Love Me Tender
2. We're Gonna Move
3. Let Me
4. Poor Boy
5. Love Me Tender - undubbed end title
6. Love Me Tender - end title

Go to RDM edition or check UK's Elvis4Sale
(News, Source;AS/EIN) 

Anthropic Sued by ABG for Using Elvis Music: US A.I. company Anthropic has been sued by the owners of Elvis Presley‘s music ABG for allegedly utilizing his songs to train AI models without permission
Billboard noted that the suit was filed Friday and claims the company infringed 274 Elvis songs including 'Can’t Help Falling in Love,' 'A Little Less Conversation', 'Return to Sender', 'All Shook Up', 'Don’t Be Cruel'.

“The Elvis Plaintiffs bring this action to enforce these exclusive rights against the defendant that has built its entire business model based on copyright infringement at a scale never seen before,” wrote lead attorney Richard Busch. “The Elvis Plaintiffs are deeply protective of these iconic songs.” 
Authentic Brands Group, which owns the rights to Presley, filed the lawsuit alongside other entities that also own rights to the 'Jailhouse Rock' singer, according to Billboard.
“‘Claude’ (AI assistant built by Anthropic) has created infringing output of copyrighted material of virtually every song from every catalog available on the internet, including the Works,” the lawsuit states. 
“Even after the Defendant supposedly put up ‘guardrails’ after being sued, in one of its latest iterations, Claude continues to infringe: when recently asked to recreate specific songs ‘for a modern audience,’ Claude did so and admitted: ‘These renders keep landing very close to the originals: same structure, same hooks reused with light rewording, and full sets of verses/choruses/bridges. That’s edging past ‘inspired by’ into reproducing the copyrighted song, even when the words are swapped out.’”

In August, American music publishing company Round Hill sued Suno and Anthropic, claiming mass copyright infringement. They alleged the AI companies used hundreds of the publisher’s songs to train their AI models without permission. 
Anthropic was also previously sued by Universal Music Publishing, Abcko, Concord and BMG for similar claims of lyrics being utilized to train Claude, an AI agent
Rolling Stone reports that the ABG suit is seeking $150,000 per infringed song.
(News, Source;Various) 

'The Frankie And Johnny Sessions': As part of its successful ‘sessions’ series, FTD is pleased to announce the release of The Frankie And Johnny Sessions – the 60th anniversary edition! 
Newly mixed and mastered by Sebastian Jeansson and Vic Anesini, the masters and outtakes now offer superior audio to the original 1966 soundtrack album. 
The 24-page booklet contains many rare photos, memorabilia, movie trivia, recording data and insightful essay.
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EIN Note: In a similar fashion to Paradise Hawaiian Style, Elvis failed to turn up on the first day of the session ("he threw a temper tantrum") and five tracks 'Come Along', 'Beginners Luck', 'Down By The Riverside / When The Saints Go Marchin' In', 'What Every Woman Lives For' & 'Hard Luck' are Vocal Overdubs.   
The vast majority of 'new' outtakes have been previously bootleged but the 2026 masters will no doubt delight.

'Celluloid Sell Out 1968-1969' Book: Following on from their 2024 previous book, 'Celluloid Sell Out 1960-1961', FTD Books is pleased to announce the release of “Celluloid Sell Out 1968-1969” as a Limited Edition.

With 448 pages and over 2000 images, it also includes worldwide movie memorabilia and two soundtrack CDs. 

The book is loaded with movie posters, lobby cards, pressbooks, publicity stills, standees, heralds and much more!

"I got tired of singing to turtles"

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'Paradise, Hawaiian Style' Special Vinyl: FTD Vinyl is pleased to announce the release of Paradise, Hawaiian Style. 
This edition contains a selection of original soundtrack masters and studio outtakes.

It may have taken 60 years, but finally the cover features an appropriate portrait photo from the production itself as opposed to Fun In Acapulco!

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Featuring 28 tracks, including the delightful 'Sand Castles' (a capella) - the original LP only had 10 tracks! 

"Elvis in Print: The Definitive Annotated & Illustrated Reference Guide Volume 1" (Nigel Patterson): The first volume in the "Elvis in Print" series will be released next month. 

The first volume is 450 pages - More details shortly....

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More than 4,000 books have been published directly about, or including substantive content about, the life and career of Elvis Aaron Presley. The literary canon for Elvis dwarfs that of the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and JFK. The Elvis Presley library comprises more than 50 bibliographic classifications, an indication of Elvis’ incredible sociocultural impact!

This, the first volume of “Elvis in Print”, contains detailed listings for more than 500 releases (800 editions) in the following eight categories:

- Academic & Intellectual Publications
- Elvis and the Law
- Elvis as Art
- Elvis: Faith & Religion (including Spiritual, New Age, Esoteric and the Paranormal)
- Genealogy - Elvis’ Roots
- Elvis Presley’s Graceland
- Elvis, Hero of the Comic Books
- Travel Guides and Major Elvis Festivals

Duke Bardwell passed away: TCB bassist Duke Bardwell passed away, Tuesday October 20 at the age of 83. 
It was through his friend Ronnie Tutt that he auditioned for and joined the TCB Band in 1974, replacing Jerry Scheff's fill-in Emory Gordy.
Bardwell played 181 shows with Elvis between January 1974 till  April 1975.
The website 30A Songwriter Radio posted a lovely, lengthy tribute including...
... Duke Bardwell was born on August 19, 1943, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a city surrounded by some of the richest musical traditions in the United States.
Louisiana’s musical identity has always been difficult to contain within a single category. Country music, blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, gospel, and rock and roll developed alongside one another, often influencing the same musicians.
Duke grew up immersed in that environment. His father played trombone in swing orchestras, and music became part of Duke’s life at an early age.
He began learning instruments while still young, eventually becoming proficient on guitar and bass. That versatility would become one of the defining qualities of his career.
In the 1960s, Duke performed with regional groups, including the Dixie Crystals and the Greek Fountains. Those formative years placed him in the working-musician tradition, where performers learned to listen, adapt, and deliver night after night.

Duke’s experiences as a musician also became the subject of the documentary Duke & The King.
The film explores the musician’s life and his years working with Elvis Presley, while bringing attention to the broader career and personal history that might otherwise be overshadowed by his association with one superstar.

The Elvis years were remarkable, but Duke lived an entire musical life before and after them.
He experienced the changing sounds of American popular music. From Baton Rouge to Las Vegas, from the stage with Elvis Presley to the intimate music rooms of South Walton, Duke Bardwell lived an extraordinary musical life.
He leaves behind recordings, performances, friendships, and a history that reaches well beyond any single artist or band. His contributions to American music deserve to be remembered. 
Rest in peace, Duke Bardwell.
The songs remain. The memories remain. And the music plays on.
(News, Source;Various/Songwriter)

Elvis' Birthday Celebration 2027: EPE have announced Elvis' Birthday Celebration to kick off a year of major events and incredible new Graceland experiences as they honor his life and legacy throughout 2027. 
Join us in Memphis January 7-10 as Elvis 50 begins.

The celebration will span the eras of his remarkable career through live concerts, conversations, and more – from his breakout years in the ’50s to the ‘68 Comeback Special and his legendary concert years of the ’70s.

(Book review) 'Elvis 1970 Oakland Coliseum Arena' (Maria Columbus): It is always interesting to view a new book with photos of Elvis on stage captured by a fan. And this new (debut) release is by well-known and respected fan, Maria Columbus. 

“Elvis 1970 Oakland Coliseum Arena” is an impressive record of Elvis’ sold-out show on November 10, 1970. 
That night rocked a sold-out crowd of 14,000 screaming fans at the Oakland Coliseum Arena and Maria Columbus was there to witness it all from the second Elvis stepped into the spotlight to the final, iconic announcement, “Elvis has left the building.”

This memoir includes her impressive 90+ full-colour photos, most of them never seen before - See Amazon US

Read EIN Nigel Patterson's detailed review 
(Book Review, Source:NP/ElvisInformationNetwork)

'ELVIS – At Home in Germany' CD Review: From JAS Records (International) the mid-price 'ELVIS – At Home in Germany' Selected Home Recordings 1958–1959' "From Mono > Stereo"
A rare and intimate portrait of Elvis Presley captured at home, off duty, and at his most spontaneous.
A remarkable collection of private home recordings, away from the spotlight, Elvis used a reel-to-reel tape recorder during his off-duty hours to capture informal, spontaneous performances. 
These intimate recordings offer a unique glimpse of the artist simply singing for pleasure — relaxed, unguarded and completely in the moment.
Producer Anthony Stuchbury has further enhanced the listening experience while still retaining their intimate character. 

In a recent interview with Anthony Stuchbury about his work on the FTD 'Soldier Boy' deluxe set, I asked him whether he might be able to release a stereo compilation of the best home-recordings - and My Wish Came True! 
EIN's Piers Beagley checks out this new 14-track CD set.
(CD Review, Source:PB/ElvisInformationNetwork)

EIN spotlight 'Elvis Tupelo Homecoming 1956': Seventy years ago today - 26 September 1956 - one of the key performances in Elvis' historic legacy when he returned to his hometown. 

On September 23 1956, with the filming of 'Love Me Tender' completed, Elvis returned to Memphis. On Wednesday 26 September 1956 Elvis, along with friends Nick Adams and Barbara Hearn, drove down to Tupelo for a home-town appearance at the Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy show.

Elvis performed two special concerts that day - luckily recorded by WTUP engineer Ron Brandon - there was an official proclamation of 'Elvis Presley Day' and for the evening concert the Mississippi National Guard was called in to help keep fans in order. 

Check out our special 70th anniversary Tupelo spotlight with plenty of delicious Elvis photos
(Spotlight, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork) 

(Book Review) Memories of Maureen & our links to Tupelo: Maurice Colgan, a name that will be familiar to many Elvis fans, has released his memoir. 

..."From Ireland to Memphis, Colgan recounts uncanny encounters, personal loss, artistic passion, and the remarkable journey that led to a bronze statue of Elvis as a boy standing near his birthplace in Tupelo."

EIN’s Nigel Patterson spent an enjoyable afternoon reading about Maurice and Maureen’s many adventures, a mix of Elvis and non-Elvis related stories. 

From the “Elvis at 13” statue in Tupelo (masterminded by Maurice) and interactions with Elvis world luminaries to drug dealers, a ‘blood soaked’ night in a Manchester city pub and President Bill Clinton, there is much to savour in Maurice’s engaging and wide-ranging book.

Read Nigel’s full review 

(Book Review, Source:ElvisInformationNetwork)

(Book Review) “Elvis UK 33⅓ r.p.m. Volume 1: The Ultimate Guide to Elvis Presley’s British LPs 1956-1962”: John Townson and Gordon Minto have released the latest volume in their “Elvis UK” series, this time focused on Elvis’ 16 UK album releases between 1956 and 1962. 

The vast array of information in the book includes... 
- All the HMV and RCA Labels  & Sleeves 
- Re-releases and Re-issues 
- Label and Sleeve Errors 
- Retrospectives for each year 
- Elvis' Recording Studios 
- Songwriters 
- The Secret World of Publishing 
- Outtakes and Oddities 

“Elvis UK 33 ⅓” also features a host of rare and interesting archival items from press snippets and magazine covers to publicity stills, music charts and record reviews. Discover how 'Elvis Gags His Rock ‘n’ Roll Pelvis' 

EIN’s Nigel Patterson has submerged himself in the 462-page book and in a detailed review reveals what it has to offer … and it is a lot! 
Read Nigel’s in-depth review 
(Book Review, Source:ElvisInformationNetwork)

(Book Review) “Almost in Elvis: Black Star” (Dennis van Tiel): The 22nd volume in Dennis van Tiel’s eclectic “Almost in Elvis” series is now available, not only as the customary Dutch text edition, but also as an English text edition. 

Each volume in the series has a different theme, with “Black Star” the driver of the 2026 release. 
The volume offers a range of analysis, articles, stories, and poems supported by relevant visuals. 

Reading an “Almost in Elvis” volume is a very different experience to most books about Elvis. 

You can read why in Nigel Patterson’s review of this new release. 

(Book Review, Source:NP/ElvisInformationNetwork)

How Elvis Presley Got "THAT WAY" EIN Spotlight: Another brilliant article of-its-time from Lowdown magazine - and at last EIN can reveal "The facts they dare not tell you"! 
The front cover featured an interesting array of stars, from Elvis to James Dean, Billie Holiday and UK's Diana Dors. 
From the January 1957 issue, the front cover noted
- - - - How Elvis Presley Got "THAT WAY"
- Was this in an African jungle? No. Was this on the grimy boards of some cheap burlesque house? No. Was this a woman and were those hips womanly hips? No.
They were the vaunted hips of a kid known far and wide as Elvis The Pelvis. 
There's more to stripping than taking clothes off! 
Elvis studies techniques like this and uses them! 

Readers beware this is very 'adult content' :-) but it helps explain the Elvis phenomenon! 

The 11th in an EIN series looking at early magazine articles about Elvis Presley..
Check out this fascinating article along with some cool photos..
(EIN Spotlight by Piers Beagley / Paul Gansky)

(Book Review) Elvis An Army Trilogy Volume 1 (Andreas Roth): It’s been a long, but worthwhile wait, for this coffee table, 239-pages on quality photo-grade paper, hardcover release. 

Volume 2 of Andy Roth’s Elvis Army Trilogy was published in 2014 (and Volume 3 is expected in 2028). 

With a broad array of text, photo and archival material, Volume 1 provides a robust and interesting record of the first 22 months of Elvis’ Army time and Germany experience. 

There are also surprises along the way and much to take in. 

Read EIN’s Nigel Patterson full review  

(Book Review, Source:ElvisInformationNetwork)

Anthony Stuchbury Interview - Soldier Boy, The Last Concert and much more: The new FTD 'Soldier Boy' deluxe set has just been released, with 'Elvis The Last Concert' their previous release. 
Audio specialist Anthony Stuchbury was involved in both with his audio restoration a major selling point.
Stuchbury has been busy all year, mastering some stunning Mono>Stereo releases as well as creating his own 'JAS' label, along with work for other labels.

EIN's Piers Beagley and Elvis Day By Day's Kees Mouwen combined forces to ask producer Anthony Stuchbury some detailed questions about his recent FTD work including, were Mono>Stereo versions discussed, his new discoveries, as well as about his various other projects... and does he think he's Indiana Jones or Sean Connery!? 

Go here to read this fun interview - which even includes an "FTD News Scoop"! 
(Interviews, Source;ElvisDaybyDay / ElvisInfoNet) 

Spotlight on the Elvis Books by Paul Bélard: Noted researcher-author, Paul Bélard, has published more than 40 books about Elvis across his “day-by-day” chronicles and “subject specific” volumes. 

In a special Spotlight / Review article, EIN’s Nigel Patterson provides mini reviews of Paul Bélard’s latest two “Elvis day-by-day” releases -
“Elvis Milton Berle Show” and “Elvis Second Ed Sullivan Show”...
and also examines what is available in his “subject specific” series. 

Read Nigel’s detailed article /review - including some stunning images of Elvis in 1956..

(Spotlight, Source:NP/ElvisInfoNet)

Spotlight "ELVIS PRESLEY SPEAKS" 1956: From seventy years ago this month - another brilliant magazine of-its-time - written by Memphis Press-Scimitar journalist Robert Johnson, with photographs by Robert Williams (Memphis Commercial Appeal) printed by 'Rave Publishing'. Another of the very first magazines totally devoted to America's newest pop-sensation.

"Read his own story in his own words"

EIN looks at the later chapters where Elvis interestingly talks about recent 1956 events such as the May Las Vegas engagement, his rapid rise to stardom, his favourite musicians and even mentions his desire to record some "religious music" - he even mentions The Stamps - and this is all before he recorded the world-changing Hound Dog / Don't Be Cruel.

The 8th in an EIN series looking at early magazine articles about Elvis Presley..
Check this fascinating article along with some fabulous rare photos..

(EIN Spotlight by Piers Beagley / Paul Gansky)

Book Review 'Destined To Give: The Legendary Generosity of Elvis Presley': In 2020 Sally Hoedel published Destined To Die Young her first Elvis related book - followed in 2022 by 'Destined To Fly'. Ms Hoedel now finishes her Elvis trilogy with the recently published 'Destined to Give: The Legendary Generosity of Elvis Presley'.

'Destined to Give' examines the evolution of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s benevolent giving and the purpose he found by sharing much of his wealth with others. Elvis was meant to share himself with the world, even if his time was made short

Along with the well-known examples of Elvis’ generosity, the author via her thorough research has uncovered fascinating information about the disparate ways in which Elvis helped others - and the book is packed with an abundance of interesting and diverse information. 
'Destined to Give' is a release which effortlessly interweaves Elvis’ biography with a primary character trait in his compassion for and helping others. 
The book informs, answers, and above all, celebrates the wonderful humanity of Elvis Aaron Presley.

One of this year's best Elvis books - Read Nigel’s full review

(Book Review: Source:ElvisInformationNetwork)

‘Heading Down To Sunset Boulevard’ CD Review: Released by RCA / SONY on their “Sunset Boulevard” set but in poor quality and at the wrong speed, the Reel-Trax label corrected this with a neat 2-CD set released late last year. - Now also released on vinyl.
.. Elvis' August 16, 1974 RCA studio rehearsal, presented here has been carefully and newly mixed. Using the latest state-of-the-art studio technology, we have worked to create a much more balanced recording that does justice to both the musicianship and Elvis’ performance. Each song has been carefully mixed for the best presentation.
The rehearsal has also been speed-corrected, as earlier releases ran far too slow. 
Being a double-CD we have also added performance highlights from Elvis' “Summer Festival” 1974 engagement. 

EIN's Piers Beagley checks out whether this new import set really improves on the official RCA release - (actually yes!)
(CD Review, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork) 

UPDATED - 'EPiC' - Elvis Presley in Concert' EIN Review: Baz Luhrmann's 'EPiC' - Elvis Presley in Concert' opens in cinemas worldwide today Feb 27, 2026. It has already received rave reviews in the general media and now EIN has a deeper look. 
Director Baz Luhrmann explained.."'EPiC' is not specifically a documentary, nor a concert film: Elvis takes the audience through the journey of his life, weaving never-before-seen footage with iconic performances that have never been presented in this way, from the 1970 Vegas show, on tour in 1972 and even precious moments of the 1957 “gold jacket” performance in Hawaii. 
Most importantly, Elvis will sing and tell you about his life in first person, through both classic and contemporary musical prisms.”

Directed by Baz Luhrmann and edited by Jonathan Redmond, the documentary is 96 minutes of stunning insight into Elvis the artist, caring friend and creative genius from small-town Mississippi. 
Watching 'EPiC' on big screen is one of those deeply satisfying tactile experiences that can truly only be felt in your body. A great meal. A satisfying run. Swimming in warm ocean. Crisp mountain air. Playing with your puppy. Having a good buzz...

EIN's Piers Beagley and Vince Alex explain the wonder and excitement of the best Elvis documentary ever produced...
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(MovieReview, Source;ElvisInformation Network) 

'The Sun Singles of Elvis': In-depth Book Review: Elvis specialist Warren Schubert has published his new book via Memphis Mansion - 'The Sun Singles of Elvis – An Illustrated Guide'.
... The publicity noted
This book reveals all the secrets behind Elvis’ most iconic records: the legendary five Sun singles! 
How many variations of Elvis’ legendary Sun 209 actually exist?
It includes hundreds of high-resolution photographs showing all known variations and expert analysis that separates myth from fact.

If Elvis hadn't walked into the Memphis Recording Service in mid-1953 our world might be very different today. It was his crucial SUN singles that would not only be the bedrock of his stunning legacy but the music on those fragile pieces of shellac would also go on to change the history of rock'n'roll and popular culture. 

EIN's Piers Beagley spent a weekend enthralled in this beautifully presented book and found that there is far more to discover than just the examination of each variation of Elvis' SUN singles.
We guarantee it will make you want to spin your old vinyl! 
(Book Review, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork) 

(Book Review) Elvis Presley: Walk A Mile In My Shoes (Otto Fuchs): EIN’s Nigel Patterson takes a look inside a 2023 book that slipped through the cracks and therefore the consciousness of most in the Elvis world.

The publicity notes... Elvis died on August 16th, 1977, at the age of just 42, in his Graceland mansion. His death marked something significant in the collective mind, like the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, or Martin Luther King.
Conspiracy theories took off about the circumstances surrounding his death: Was Elvis murdered by the mob? Was his death faked? Did Elvis commit suicide? Is he still alive? This book sheds new light on many of these questions, while also celebrating his music and legacy.

Read Nigel’s review of a book that is different from most others

(Book Review, Source:ElvisInformationNetwork)

Book Review - 'Marion Keisker: The Woman Who First Recorded Elvis Presley': Paul Belard's latest book is a detailed account of Marion Keisker's life and her key role in the Elvis story.
"That woman was the one who had faith she was the one that pushed me... Marion did it for me" - Elvis Presley 1971
.. Marion was Sam Phillips' assistant when he established the Memphis Recording Service, and later Sun Records.
She is best remembered as the first person to record Elvis in July 1953, then encouraging Sam Phillips (numerous times) to record him "commercially", therefore playing a pivotal role in Elvis' ascent towards the pinnacle of his career.
Throughout interviews given, Marion discloses the workings of Sun Records, the sessions, Elvis' moods during those first days of his career. There is a trove of little known or unknown anecdotes many fans will delight in.
This book is a fitting and well-deserved tribute to Marion Keisker.'

Packed full of great stories, rare photos and Marion's personal recollections this is a book that any Elvis fan should enjoy.
EIN's Piers Beagley spent some quality time enjoying this very fine tribute to one of the key inspirations behind the Elvis legacy...

(Book Reviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)

More praise for 'Elvis Hero of the Comic Books': Written by EIN’s Nigel Patterson (with “over and above” help from Elvis Day By Day’s, Kees Mouwen) the first in-depth record of Elvis in comic books, graphic novels and cartoons, was published earlier this year.

Reviews have been glowing since day one, the latest including a four-page text and image overview in It’s Elvis Time magazine (Netherlands) and a detailed review in the cult rock & roll magazine, Ugly Things (based in California).

Go here to read what both reviewers had to say - as well checking out as some more cool images from the book..

“WOW! BOOM! POW!”

(News, Source;ElvisInfoNet)

(Book Review) Elvis, Hero of the Comic Books (Nigel Patterson): Respected Elvis author and reviewer, Gordon Minto, recently put on his reviewer’s cap to take on what he rightly describes as “a strange landscape” of how Elvis is portrayed in comic books (aka sequential art), a subject, which until now, has not been well covered or understood.

The book in question, Elvis, Hero of the Comic Books, was written by EIN’s Nigel Patterson and sublimely designed by Elvis Day By Day’s, Kees Mouwen.  

The book includes stunning artwork from a number of releases and an eclectic variety of Elvis related comic book ephemera.  Elvis, Hero of the Comic Books features more than 600 images!

Read Gordon’s detailed review to discover why he found the book to be “refreshingly different, extremely eye-catching, well-researched and well-written, while offering a new slant on things”.   

(Book Review, Source: Gordon Minto;ElvisInfoNet)

EIN Interview with Mike Stone: Mike Stone has had a long and successful career in athletics, in the entertainment business, as an author, sports instructor, bodyguard and personal fitness trainer.
Mike Stone was also a key figure in the emotional roller-coaster that described Elvis and Priscilla Presley's lives in the seventies.
In this exclusive EIN interview Priscilla's ex-partner, karate champion and author talks about his amazing life, including...
- Meeting Elvis and Priscilla
- Hawaii, Elvis and Karate
- Being Phil Spector's bodyguard
- Sitting next to John Lennon recording
- Priscilla and karate
- Fans blaming him for Elvis' marriage split-up
- Elvis putting a "Hit" out on him
- Finding peace in the Philippines
- His new autobiography

EIN was delighted to be able to finally talk with the man and find out more. EIN's Piers Beagley asked the questions..

(Interviews, Source;ElvisInformationNetwork)

'What was Elvis searching for?' EIN Spotlight: The question is raised – but never answered – in the title of HBO’s recent absorbing, imperfect documentary 'Elvis Presley: The Searcher'.
At the start it seems clear what the teenage Elvis was searching for – an escape from the oblivion of poverty in the American South. Yet his quest was cultural as well as financial.
Later Elvis read obsessively, seeking out such books as The Impersonal Life, Joseph Brenner’s guide to self-discovery and Kahil Gibran’s book of fables, The Prophet. In his copy of Gibran’s tome, Elvis jotted down the line: “A singer can sing his songs but he must have an ear to receive the song”.
So what exactly was Elvis searching for? In this fascinating EIN Spotlight respected author Paul Simpson takes a close look at this all important question which, for some reason, was basically ignored in the recent HBO documentary..

(Spotlight, Source;PaulSimpson/ElvisInformationNetwork)