I know it is summer.
I know we are all busy.
I know that you are tired of me typing the word "know".
But, on January 8, 2015 the 80th birthday of Elvis Aron Presley will occur.
Besides all of the fanfare, specials, etc. I encourage everyone to please; remember, support, seek out, etc. those who are (thank God) still alive and were integral parts of the life (onstage and off) of Elvis.
This list includes, but are not limited to, the following; Marty Lacker, Billy Smith, Red West, Sonny West, Joe Esposito, and Jerry Schilling. Each of these men are living breathing witnesses to the history that Elvis made and they, and their families, made sacrifices (personally and professionally) for (in some cases) three decades.
I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge those who have shared their talents, memories, and efforts about Elvis online and in wonderful books. These individuals include, but are not limited to, the following: Alanna Nash, Sandi Pichon, Russ Howe, Betty Harper, Sandi Stevens, and Paul Litcher. If you really want to know about Elvis, inasmuch as one can, it is essential that you read these written works.
I have been an Elvis Presley fan, and collector, these six decades now and I have; read, watched, listened to, etc. (literally) tens of thousands of hours pertaining to Elvis. The individuals I have included herein I have the utmost respect for.
As I have advocated for decades now I would hope that EPE, Lisa Marie, and/or Priscilla begins to HONOR Marty Lacker, Billy Smith, Red West, and Sonny West.
The reason(s) being is that Elvis cared about, loved, poured his hopes and dreams into, trusted, employed, etc. each of these men throughout his life. I believe it is a tragedy that this hasn't occured sooner but even though time is fleeting there should be a concentrated effort to do what is right.
Elvis I wish you a happy 75th birthday in advance.
Take care and may God bless you.
Jeff Schrembs
I know we are all busy.
I know that you are tired of me typing the word "know".
But, on January 8, 2015 the 80th birthday of Elvis Aron Presley will occur.
Besides all of the fanfare, specials, etc. I encourage everyone to please; remember, support, seek out, etc. those who are (thank God) still alive and were integral parts of the life (onstage and off) of Elvis.
This list includes, but are not limited to, the following; Marty Lacker, Billy Smith, Red West, Sonny West, Joe Esposito, and Jerry Schilling. Each of these men are living breathing witnesses to the history that Elvis made and they, and their families, made sacrifices (personally and professionally) for (in some cases) three decades.
I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge those who have shared their talents, memories, and efforts about Elvis online and in wonderful books. These individuals include, but are not limited to, the following: Alanna Nash, Sandi Pichon, Russ Howe, Betty Harper, Sandi Stevens, and Paul Litcher. If you really want to know about Elvis, inasmuch as one can, it is essential that you read these written works.
I have been an Elvis Presley fan, and collector, these six decades now and I have; read, watched, listened to, etc. (literally) tens of thousands of hours pertaining to Elvis. The individuals I have included herein I have the utmost respect for.
As I have advocated for decades now I would hope that EPE, Lisa Marie, and/or Priscilla begins to HONOR Marty Lacker, Billy Smith, Red West, and Sonny West.
The reason(s) being is that Elvis cared about, loved, poured his hopes and dreams into, trusted, employed, etc. each of these men throughout his life. I believe it is a tragedy that this hasn't occured sooner but even though time is fleeting there should be a concentrated effort to do what is right.
Elvis I wish you a happy 75th birthday in advance.
Take care and may God bless you.
Jeff Schrembs
