Tag: Bob Neal

Elvis Arthur Godfrey Audition

Elvis Arthur Godfrey Audition On 23 March 1955 Elvis Presley failed in his bid for fame on Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts show – Elvis Arthur Godfrey audition. PodcastElvis Arthur Godfrey Audition To hear the show LIVE…First broadcast on The Mop Tops & The King radio showduring the week: 24 to 30 March 2023Syndicated on over…


Colonel Parker Hero or Villain

Elvis Presley’s ManagerColonel Parker – Hero or Villain? Elvis’s manager Colonel Tom Parker was one of the most controversial people in rock’n’roll history – Colonel Parker Hero or Villain. Elvis Presley’s relationship with his manager Colonel Tom Parker is one of the most contentious parts of the Elvis Presley story. Many Elvis fans see the…


Elvis Presley Behind the Legend

Elvis Presley Behind the Legend How important was Colonel Tom Parker in turning Elvis into the King of Rock’n’Roll – Elvis Presley Behind the Legend. Derek Shelmerdine, author of Rock’n’Roll Unravelled is one of the guests on The Frank Carlyle Show. Live on Facebook – Monday 29 August 2022 The whole show: 8.00 to 10.00…


Elvis Presley Book Club

Elvis Presley book clubA look at four key aspects of Elvis’s life…Before he was famousThe 1950s King of Rock’n’RollElvis and The ColonelElvis in the Movies A look at the legend that is Elvis Presley. Including, his early days, 1950s King of Rock’n’Roll. his relationship with Colonel Tom Parker and closing with his movie career –…


Elvis before he was famous

Elvis Before He Was Famous Elvis Presley, The King of Rock’n’Roll, had three distinct careers:In the 1950s it was Elvis Presley’s rock’n’roll years, when he was the King of Rock’n’Roll. He reinvented himself when he came out of the US Army. In the 1960s he was a Hollywood matinee idol. He starred in 31 movies….


Bob Neal before Col Parker

Elvis Presley Unravelled #25Bob Neal before Col Parker Elvis was managed by Bob Neal before Col Parker. It might well be the Colonel’s name in the history books but Bob Neal gave Elvis his start. 22 to 28 April – Bob Neal before Col Parkerguest feature on the Mop Tops and The King show Steve…