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Gary Collins has passed away

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Mary Ann Mobley and Gary Collins We are very sad to hear of the passing of Gary Collins . Most Elvis Presley fans will know him best for being married to Mary Ann Mobley ( who co-starred with EP in Harum Scarum ). But Collins was an actor himself. And best known to all of us for different highlights in his career. For me, it was Hour Magazine .   Mobley and Collins had separated in 2011 but reconciled and he had moved to Mississippi to be with Mary Ann earlier this year. The couple had 1 daughter together, Mary Clancy Collins . Gary also had two children with his first wife, Susan Peterson, Gary William and Melissa. Gary Collins passed away of natural causes about 1 a.m. on October 13, 2012, at Biloxi Regional Medical Center. Our deepest condolences go out to Ms. Mobley and family. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Sixto Rodriguez LIVE - Last Request

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Sixto Rodriguez @ the Iron Horse Music House in Northampton MA on Sept 2, 2012. Yes, I'm hooked! His voice is amazing and it's so refreshing to discover such a unique artist. Rodriguez Tour Dates

Lovesick pooch finds his owner at hospital

So when this story hit the news, I got so many phone calls telling me to put the evening news on! Everyone said YOUR dog would do the same! And as a proud dog momma, I agree:) When I travel on business, just as I am getting off the turnpike, my pooch is already at the window wagging his tail and waiting anxiously for me! If you have ever doubted the connection between dogs and their owners, this story has got to change your mind and touch your heart! Dog is GOD spelled backwards. They are a true gift to us!

TG Sheppard talks Elvis @ Stageit on Oct 21

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TG Sheppard October 21, 2012 @ 8 PM EST LIVE from TG's home in Nashville! 10 dollars to view & interact for this unique 30 minute show! BUY Tickets Show Description: Join Country Music Legend, TG Sheppard , as he talks about his long time friendship with The King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley . TG will sing a few Elvis songs and allow *YOU* the fans to ask questions you have always wanted to know about Elvis but never had the opportunity to ask. This will be a live show from TG's home. *A portion of the proceeds will go to one of Elvis' favorite charities, St. Jude's Children's Hospital.* This show is 100 notes($10.00) The highest tipper will receive 2 Free passes to Elvis's Home - GRACELAND!!! (good only for 1 year after Oct. 21, 2012 travel to and from Graceland not included) other prizes include and Autographed CDs and 8x10s. You may leave a tip when you purchase your ticket or tip during the live show. USERS MUSIC HAVE GOOG...

Rodriguez - From Obscuro to Hero

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Sixto Rodriguez rises from the record bin of history. Sixto Rodriguez is having his moment in the limelight. Finally. The 70-year-old singer-songwriter from Detroit has been touring regularly since the beginning of the year, playing festivals in North America and Europe. He recently took the stage as the opening act for Animal Collective. It’s a remarkable run for any musician. But when you consider Rodriguez hasn’t released any new music in more than four decades, the attention he’s now receiving feels downright miraculous. “This is beyond anything I would have imagined,” says Rodriguez, speaking from his home in Michigan. “It’s almost grotesque, a huge leap from here to way over there. Top o’ the world, Ma!” To be fair, that huge leap didn’t happen out of thin air. All of this chatter was stirred up by the release of Searching for Sugar Man, Swedish filmmaker Malik Bendjelloul’s documentary about the unusual trajectory of the septuagenarian musician’s career. A quick r...

NPR Interview with Rodriguez

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Click here to listen Legends rarely disappear. But Sixto Rodriguez that did just that. A singer from 1960s and '70s Detroit, Rodriguez (whose surname is also his performing title), had some of the lyric quality of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen, but a voice like James Taylor. Cold Fact, his debut album, layered his aching voice over Motown horns and strings. Though there was plenty of buildup, Cold Fact never became a hit in the United States. But bootlegged copies made the album — and the singer — a legend in a South Africa in ferment over apartheid. Then the short, sensational career of Rodriguez ended in spectacular fashion. Rumors of a grotesque death abounded; one even suggested the singer set himself alight onstage one night, burning to death before the crowd. A new documentary called Searching for Sugar Man explains what really happened. The film's director, Malik Bendjelloul, says the saga of Cold Fact was shrouded in mystery from the very start. "No one...

American Horror Story Season 2 begins next week!

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 Set in 1964, American Horror Story: Asylum takes us into a Church-run haven for the criminally insane, ruled with an iron fist by Sister Jude (Jessica Lange), a nun with a troubled past. Inside this locked down facility, danger lurks around every corner. From Nazis and serial killers, to mutants and aliens, no one is safe inside these walls. Starring Jessica Lange as “Sister Jude”, Sarah Paulson as “Lana Winters”, James Cromwell as “Dr. Arthur Arden,” Evan Peters as “Kit Walker,” Lily Rabe as “Sister Mary Eunice,” Lizzie Brocheré as “Grace,” Zachary Quinto as “Dr. Oliver Thredson,” and Joseph Fiennes as “Monsignor Timothy Howard.” Guest stars for the miniseries will include Frances Conroy, Chloe Sevigny (HBO's Big Love), Adam Levine (of Maroon 5) and Mark Consuelos (Kelly Ripa's husband).                                                    ...