A little less conversation, a little more Elvis.
A little less conversation, a little more Elvis.
Long live the King ! And he does, Elvis Presley lives in the hearts and minds of fans across the globe almost 50 years since his death. Hosts Mark Andrew and Kevin Hillier take you inside the Kingdom with access to the people who were there when the legend was at his highest and lowest. Hear amazing Elvis stories from staff, friends, fans, fellow musicians, promoters and some sources that will …Social links:
Episode 9 Terry Blackwood
Terry Blackwood comes from a musical family and heritage that has roots in the same southern churches where Elvis spent his early years. In fact as Terry tells Mark and Kevin, he first met Elvis when he was a young boy and Elvis was lending his pink cadillac to Terry's father Doyle for his election…
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Episode 8 Sandy Gimpel
Sandy Gimpel has some amazing stories about her time with Elvis. Sandy worked as a dancer on 15 films and experienced first-hand life on and off the set at the peak of Elvis' fame and success. Sandy takes us inside that world and shares some great stories about Elvis and their mutual friends like B…
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Episode 7 Billy Stanley
Billy Stanley got as close to Elvis as anyone could at the height of the King's success. Billy and his brothers moved into Graceland when Vernon Presley married their mother. From day one, Elvis and Billy had a special bond and Billy shares the stories from those days with Mark and Kevin. The highs…
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Episode 6 Cynthia Pepper & Shirley Dieu
In this episode meet two most interesting women who played their part in the life of Elvis. Actress Cynthia Pepper was hand picked by Elvis to star opposite him in the box office smash Kissin' Cousins. Cynthia has fond memories of the film, including kissing Elvis, and shares some great insights in…
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Episode 5 Steve Binder
The 1968 television special that became the comeback of the King would not have had that kind of impact had it not been for Steve Binder. Steve was the man behind the scenes for the '68 Comeback Show and talks candidly about his role in making a show that Elvis would be proud of, rather than the ve…
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Episode 4 Larry Geller
From their first meeting there was always going to be something special about the relationship between Larry Geller and Elvis. From fan to personal hairdresser to spiritual advisor and close confidante, Larry tells his story. The way Larry tells it and his incredible detail, it is just like being t…
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Episode 3 Charles Stone
Charles Stone became an integral part of the backstage crew behind the King as Elvis' tour promoter. This role was unique as Charles became one of Colonel Tom Parker's most trusted members of the inner circle, as well as forming a friendship with Elvis. Charles tells the story of how these relation…
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Episode 2 Sandi Miller
Sandi Miller tells of her amazing relationship with Elvis and her personal journey into the inner sanctum of the King. As one of the 'gate crew,' Sandi went from hanging around the front gate of the Los Angeles residence to sharing barbecues, movie nights and a lasting friendship with Elvis. Sandi …
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Episode 1 Sam Thompson
In this opening episode meet Sam Thompson a man with a unique insight and connection to Elvis Presley. Sam's sister Linda was dating Elvis and the King wanted Sam to join his personal security team. Sam became part of the inner sanctum and shares some of his memories in this entertaining chat with …
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