BackinMemphis

Millions of girls around the world envied Priscilla Beaulieu when she lived out their fantasy and married Elvis Presley, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, on May 1, 1967 at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas. Nine months later, on February 1, 1968, Priscilla gave birth to their only child, Lisa Marie. But alas, fairytales don’t always have happy endings and on October 9, 1973, 14 years after they met, the couple’s divorce made headline news. Priscilla and Elvis remained friends, and suddenly at 28 years old, she was in charge of her own life for the first time. It was on this transformational journey that Priscilla developed her own identity, discovered her talents and distinguished herself as an actress, an author, producer, businesswoman, philanthropist, and environmental and animal rights advocate. Sadly, Elvis died on August 15, 1977, followed by his father’s death in 1979, which left Priscilla to oversee the financial interests of Lisa Marie who was only 11. As executor, Priscilla opened ...

The Elvis fan Club event....this used to be an all star gala hosted by Patsy Andersen. No Mas! Watch Sharon Parker give EPE heck over their knowledge of Elvis Presley and his history! Sandi Pinchon and other fan club hosts are included. for more go to, www.backinmemphis.com And for those who sit and laugh at the amount of the checks....where is your check? I have been in the company of fan organizers who turned their nose at those less fortunate and encouraged their group to do so too. Please remember, " But for the grace of GOD, there go I " Let's remember how Elvis helped those less fortunate than themselves and every penny helps! Elvis fan clubs, whether you raise 5 dollars or 500 dollars, you rock! Keep TCBing!

Rockabilly legend Wanda Jackson will join the Broadway cast of the musical Million Dollar Quartet, playing at the Nederlander Theatre for a special encore performance on Thursday, January 20. The production is directed by Eric Schaeffer. The show was inspired by the famed 1956 recording session that brought together Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley -- along with Sam Phillips, founder of Sun Records. The cast currently features Eddie Clendening (Elvis Presley), Lance Guest (Johnny Cash), Levi Kreiss (Jerry Lee Lewis), Jared Mason (Carl Perkins), James Moye (Sam Phillips), and Elizabeth Stanley (Dyanna). Darlene Love @ Million Dollar Quartet last month:

View more news videos at: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video . Maria Sansone of “LX New York” got to visit the cast of Million Dollar Quartet, the musicalization of the 1956 recording jam session featuring Elvis Presley (Eddie Clendening), Johnny Cash (Lance Guest), Carl Perkins (Robert Lyons) and Jerry Lee Lewis (2010 Tony Award winner Levi Kreis). Sansone got a peek at how Kreis, Lyons and guitarist Cory Kaiser make their music, even getting a chance to play the piano with some Jerry Lee Lewis flair. Million Dollar Quartet is currently running at the Nederlander Theatre. Order Tickets Now!

Jason Coleman didn't really realize just how much his "granddad" - and the music Floyd Cramer created - meant to so many people. "It's been eye-opening to me as I get older," said Coleman, 25, a piano player who's helping perpetuate his maternal grandfather's legacy and unique style. "As a kid, I didn't realize the immensity of granddad's music among so many different people, cultures and places." Cramer (1933-97), a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, remains one of America's most revered musicians - especially in Nashville, where his signature piano stylings graced the recordings of major country-music entertainers during five decades. Not surprisingly, the nostalgia maxes out when Coleman plays Cramer's "Last Date," which "really catapulted him into fame." An instantly engaging instrumental - with lush string accompaniment - it became a gold record and rose to No. 2 on Billboard magazine's...

Cowboy Jack Clement is "back in Memphis" to record at Sun Studio with singer/songwriter Chris Isaak. Chris plans to record a collection of songs by the likes of Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley, and wants to try out some of the new material on his fans. But he also promises to delve into his extensive back catalog, welcoming 2011 with rarities, familiar covers and hits such as "Wicked Game," "Somebody's Crying" and "Baby Did a Bad, Bad Thing."  Many of you may know Chris for his many tributes to Elvis (some you can see below) or you may know him from touring with Lisa Marie Presley for her debut album. Either way, we look forward to this album especially since the legendary Cowboy is back in Memphis and at Sun Studio where it all started!

Dear All: Several fans have forwarded me an Email from Myrna's son Martin (& his wife Candy), regarding a January 29, 2011 memorial service for Myrna & thanking fans for helping Myrna. In that Email, they mention me by name & say I have been a valuable friend of the family. I want to make sure you all know I am not involved with them or the memorial. While I think it is nice to have a memorial, it would have meant more if Myrna's relatives had done something while she was alive. The fans did it all. Even after Myrna passed away, there was a standoff between her son & brother which delayed the cremation, but it finally went forward & Myrna's brother took her ashes home. The account at Premier America Credit Union has been closed. The total put into the account was $6,283.60 and the total paid out was $6,294.63 ($5,184.00 to Canyon Oaks for Myrna's care & $1,110.63 to The Alpha Society for cremation, etc.). I think it is amazing that we came w...