The "number one" Elvis site, other than this one of course (bada bing), is www.Elvis.com. Oh, you want "more"?...ok here are some Elvis Presley Websites that meet and/or exceed our criteria for honesty, quality, and exceptional information/documentation pertaining to the greatest performer of all time...Elvis Aron Presley. Please visit these sites often as they update their sites routinely. Take care and may God bless you (note: The following Websites are in no specific order as each are equally wonderful)
We would also like to acknowledge, and convey our respect/admiration/appreciation, to the following people who (currently) do not have specific websites that we can "link to". We HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you seek out their (individually) published books, dvds, etc. as well as support them in all of their endeavors. For each of these individuals are PRICELESS assets to Elvis Presley Fans Worldwide:
Marty Lacker & his family
Billy Smith & his family
Red West & his family
Sonny West & his family
Joe Esposito & his family
Jerry Schilling & his family
Sandi Pichon & her family
Alanna Nash (who is a wonderfully talented Author whose works include several excellent books about Elvis each of which are filled with facts and content that you will not find elsewhere - her books are a "must have" for Elvis Presley Fans)
Original Graphic Artwork by Jeff Schrembs (just for fun)
Elvis singing "America The Beautiful"...just because
We proudly adhere to the TCB "Code":
" More self respect. More respect for fellow man. Respect for fellow students and instructors. Respect for all styles and techniques. Body conditioning, mental conditioning, meditation for calming and stilling of the mind and body. Sharpen your skills, increase mental awareness, for those that might choose a new outlook and personal philosophy. Freedom from constipation. TCB TECHNIQUE - All techinques into one. Elvis Presley 8th. Applying all techniques into one".
ElvisCollector.info is proud to strictly adhere to the TCB "Code" as written by Elvis Presley himself (see copy above). We have been Elvis Presley Advocates for (approximately) 50 years now along with being advocates for; EPE, Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie Presley, Memphis Mafia (with specific kudos to Marty Lacker for all of his efforts and kind words), legitimate Elvis Presley Collectors/Experts, Elvis' friends and those he respected, and others.
We know that the TRUE Elvis Presley Fans respect and appreciate those who stand up against ALL ELVIS PRESLEY "falsehoods" (yes falsehoods which are lies and/or "half truths"). We respect those who, like us, want to present Elvis accurately via photographs, his own words, videos, legitimate Elvis sources, and original articles that are factually based.
Some wonderful memories/photographs of Elvis on horseback:
Marty Lacker - not only is Marty Lacker, and his beloved family, people of honor and honesty they hold a special place in our hearts for the amount of time spent "correcting the record", online or in print, about Elvis Presley. They say you can judge a man by the quality of his friends and Marty Lacker is highly respected and it has been our honor to have communicated with him over the years. Elvis Presley Fans Worldwide should take the time to seek Marty Lacker out, concerning any books or videos or projects Marty Lacker is/was involved with, and monetarily support these endeavors wholly.
Joe Esposito (Elvis' friend starting from his stint in the Army) - for all you have done, written, shared, and purposely kept out of the public....THANK YOU JOE! The "meaning" of the word "friend" does not fully capture, or lend itself to appreciation, for your friendship to Elvis. You are an honorable man and you (literally) gave the "best years" of your life to him. However, you have allowed us to "share" your memories through your books/videos/interviews/etc. and we are eternally grateful to you. May God bless you and your family now...and forever.
Priscilla Presley - for all that you have done to allow Elvis Fans the opportunity to visit Graceland. Also for your (honest and candid) book "Elvis and Me". No one will ever know what you had to endure, taking over Elvis' Estate after Vernon passed, but Elvis loved you and we respect/appreciate you.
Lisa Marie Presley - you inherited a "good heart" from your parents. You have given to various charities and you have shared your memories, and your time, to Elvis fans.
Jerry Schilling (Elvis friend from Memphis) - for your recent book, ongoing interviews, and for your friendship....THANK YOU JERRY! PS: When you look at the "pool picture" try to remember all the good times and not what was eventually constructed there (just a thought).
Kang Rhee (Elvis Karate Instructor) - for your teachings, guidance, and wonderful accomplishments in the Martial Arts....THANK YOU MASTER RHEE!
Todd Morgan (Elvis Presley Enterprises who sadly passed away) and surviving family members - Todd you were an EXCELLENT person and the utmost in professionalism. You will be missed my friend! May God bless your family in each, and all, of their endeavors.
Lamar Fike (who sadly passed away on January 21, 2011 and our hearts/prayers go out to his family and all of those who loved Lamar) - thank you so much for what you have shared....and kept to yourself. Your friendship with Elvis is an honor you have earned. Thus Elvis Fans Worldwide owe you a large debt of gratitude for all you have done.
Billy Smith - thank you for sharing all the stories...and your tears. Elvis loved you and you loved him. You are a good man Billy Smith and we thank you for all you have done during Elvis' life...and since his passing.
Red West - you knew Elvis...the longest. Elvis was your "best man" at your wedding. Shortly after Gladys died, within a few days, Elvis took the time to visit/console you during the funeral of your beloved one (as long as he could). Elvis loved you and there is no doubt that he made...mistakes. Some were unintentional, some were intentional, and some were due to medical/emotional/physcial...imbalances. We feel that there has been enough "sorrow, hurt, and love" along with....time. On behalf of Elvis Presley Fans Worldwide we say THANK YOU for all you have done, for Elvis and his legacy, and for all that you and your family have sacrificed. We wish you only the best in life and in all of your endeavors.
Sonny West - Elvis was your friend and he (truly) cared for you. Forgiveness is something that only you...can give to yourself and you are deserving of every Elvis Presley Fans' respect and admiration. We thank you for your commitment to advance the "positive" legacy of Elvis and we wish you, and your family, nothing but the best in your endeavors as well.
ELVIS PRESLEY - Twenty comments in his own "words":
1) Ambition is a dream...with a V8 engine (1956).
2) Don’t criticize what you don’t understand, son. You never walked in that man’s shoes (1956-1977).
3) I ain't no saint, but I've tried never to do anything that would hurt my family or offend God.I figure all any kid needs is hope and the feeling he or she belongs. If I could do or say anything that would give some kid that feeling, I would believe I had contributed something...to the world. (1958)
4) When I was a child, ladies and gentlemen, I was a dreamer. I read comic books, and I was the hero of the comic book. I saw movies, and I was the hero in the movie. So every dream I ever dreamed has come true a hundred times...I learned very early in life that: ‘Without a song, the day would never end; without a song, a man ain't got a friend; without a song, the road would never bend - without a song.' So I keep singing a song. Goodnight. Thank you (1971)
5) The image is one thing and the human being is another...it's very hard to live up to an image I'll put it that way. (1972)
6) Til we meet you again, may God bless you. Adios. (1977 at the end of his last Concert)
7) I wouldn't call girls a hobby. It's a pastime (1956)
8) When you’re not in love, man you're not alive. (unknown)
9) If I slept with every woman the weekly magazines say I have, man I would have been dead a long time ago. (1956, 1964)
10) You have to put on a show for people in order to draw a crowd. If I just stood out there and sang and didn't move a muscle, then people would say, 'My goodness, I can stay home and listen to his records.' You have to give them a show. (1969-1974)
11) We do two shows a night for five weeks. A lotta times we'll go upstairs and sing until daylight - gospel songs. We grew up with it...It more or less puts your mind at ease. It does mine. (1972 from ELVIS ON TOUR)
12) Some people tap their feet, some people snap their fingers, and some people sway back and forth. I just sorta do ‘em all together, I guess. (1956)
13) A live concert to me is exciting because of all the electricity that is generated in the crowd and on stage. It's my favorite part of the business...live concerts. (1973 Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii, via Satellite)
14) I've never gotten over what they call stagefright. I go through it every show. I'm pretty concerned, I'm pretty much thinking about the show. I never get completely comfortable with it, and I don't let the people around me get comfortable with it either, in that I remind them that it's a new crowd out there, it's a new audience, and they haven't seen us before. So it's got to be like the first time we go on. (1972 ELVIS ON TOUR)
15) The first time that I appeared on stage, it scared me to death. I really didn't know what all the yelling was about. I didn't realize that my body was moving. It's a natural thing to me. So to the manager backstage I said ‘What'd I do? What'd I do?' And he said “Whatever it is, go back and do it again. (1972 ELVIS ON TOUR)
16) Man, I was tame compared to what they do now. Are you kidding? I didn't do anything but just jiggle.(1972 MSG)
17) I wasn't exactly a James Bond in Movies, but then no one ever asked Sean Connery to sing a song while dodging bullets.(unknown)
18) I knew by heart all the dialogue of James Dean's films; I could watch "Rebel Without a Cause" a hundred times over. (1956)
19) Money is meant to be spread around, the more happiness it helps create, the more it’s worth. (1958-1977)
20) This is my corporation which travels with me all the time. More than that, all these members of my corporation are my friends. I have no use for bodyguards, but I have a very special use for two highly trained Certified Public Accountants (aka: CPA) (unknown)