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Jerry Gibson - River Records Thursday, this 79 year old man was ROBBED and MURDERED in MEMPHIS! Jerry Gibson owned River Records on Highland. Jerry loved music, especially Elvis Presley. His favorite Elvis song was, Don't Be Cruel. But above all, Jerry loved Memphis. Memphis has lost a treasure. Jerry was the ambassador of Memphis to hard core music lovers such as myself. I'd spend HOURS with Jerry talking about everything. He loved to laugh. I'll never forget the day Matt Dillon visited his shop. He couldn't wait to show me the picture. I missed the visit by a day. One time, I was interested in a pretty rare find and ready to negotiate but Jerry said, No. I was confused. He said, No, I really like you and I am GIVING this to you. By this time, we had developed a relationship. I never missed a trip to see Jerry when I went to Memphis. I'd spend HOURS there. Sometimes blowing off friends or sneaking away to go shoot the breeze with Jerry. I introd...

Priscilla Presley was recently asked her thoughts about the Black Lives Matter protest that happened at Graceland in August of 2016 which failed to disrupt Elvis Week. Priscilla said, " I feel Black Lives Matter takes the opportunity to send their message wherever there are large gatherings that are getting news worthy publicity."

L - Ugly Elvis aka Michael Shannon  R - GORGEOUS Elvis Presley From the interview : It takes a while for Michael Shannon to bring up Trump. He’s doing interviews for the second film from fashion god-turned-filmmaker Tom Ford. The prolific character actor, who’s in a ton of movies this year alone (please, please see his take on The King in “Elvis & Nixon”). But just like his performances, Shannon is unpredictable. During our chat, he’s prone to loopy jokes and strange stories and, eventually, going off on how America just screwed itself. BIM: Please, Please DON'T!  HIS TAKE, HIS LOOK and his lack of respect for the KING, Elvis Presley is not worth wasting your time or money on!  The box office results proved that no matter what Hollywood says, Elvis fans HATED it! Many fans were not star struck by Shannon at all!  Despite the propaganda and almost brainwashing on Elvis Radio.  Even MORE fans were FURIOUS such a man was chosen to play th...

January 22, 1938 - November 23, 2016 Joe (Joseph Carmine) Esposito passed away peacefully in Calabasas, California, at 78. Joe was born of Italian immigrants in Chicago, Illinois. He was a happy, jovial man who made friends with everyone he met. Often his children were told "Your father is the nicest man I've ever known!" An Italian through and through, he loved to cook and entertain, nurturing family and friends, thriving in the laughter and enjoyment around the table. His playful nature endeared him to many, and he was gifted in reaching out and staying in touch. And, of course, music was a great love¿ Best known as Elvis Presley's road manager and best friend, Joe and Elvis met in the army in 1958, while stationed in Germany. They worked together until Elvis' death in 1977. He also worked with Michael Jackson, The Bee Gees, Karen Carpenter and John Denver. He has written multiple books about his life with Elvis, and was a great source of stories and ...

Joe Esposito, Elvis Presley's road manager and one of his most loyal friends has passed away on November 23, 2016. Joe was not only a longtime and fiercely loyal friend To Elvis Presley, he also was a friend to Elvis' millions of fans around the world. After Elvis' passing, Joe was actively keeping Elvis' legacy alive traveling around the world to Elvis fan club conventions. He was also very active in the media sharing positive stories about the king of Rock n Roll. As well as defending Elvis whenever needed. Joe would go head to head with anyone disrespecting Elvis Presley. We will share some of these on the BackinMemphis Facebook page. Esposito was often a guest at Graceland in Memphis, TN for Elvis Week. Joe has written numerous books on Elvis Presley. All of Joe's books are positive, honest and from the heart. He was also a frequent guest on SiriusXM Elvis Radio sharing Elvis stories.  Joe will truly be missed by millions of Elvis fans who got to know him and ca...

Meeting Elvis when I was 14 changed the course of my life. Sure, that was young, but he left Germany [where they had met] to return to the US not long after. We stayed in touch for two years before we saw each other again. He was a gentleman in all ways while we courted. My fear is that people will forget about Elvis. I feel a responsibility for keeping his legacy alive. You’ll never see his sort of stardom again. He was so authentic and, in lots of ways, innocent. What you saw was what you got. BIM:   Priscilla is right! Since EPE started the ETA shows, they have made a boat load of money but Elvis Presley's image has taken a huge fall.  He has became more of a cartoon figure than ever.  But who could blame EPE, it brings in the money. Another down fall is the fact, that there are very few main stream CD releases.  Remember waiting for a new Elvis release? Me too! It's not the same. The FTD label has been amazing for hard core fans who know ...

Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley - Photo Credit - Just Jared Mike Walker of The National Enquirer reports… It was a hunka hunka burning old love when Priscilla Presley turned 100 shades of furious at a pal’s Hollywood party! Priscilla was on the dance floor when a fat, balding, abrasive 60-ish movie producer she’d met just moments before elbowed up — and demanded a date with her darling divorced daughter, Lisa Marie Presley!  Said My SpyWitness: “This crude old jerk was actually heard saying, ‘Priscilla, now that your daughter’s dumped her husband, how about I get a shot? She’s still pretty hot, so … how’s about you set it up?’ “ Priscilla totally turned to ice, stared the creep down — and totally flash-froze the message ‘Return to Sender’ on his chrome dome!” BIM: Mama Bear came out in full swing! I have seen that cold, dark stare of Priscilla's when a con artist tried to use her for a publicity stunt, and that stare is very cold but also very honest! Priscil...