| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| '68 comeback special belly button | 8/5/2009 | Sherrie |
| Q: I have seen clips of the 68 special and there's some picture and in the background you can hear ... A: Okay Sarah..I haven't seen the outtakes in a while...now I have been laughing at him...LOL In the ... | ||
| '68 comeback special belly button | 8/4/2009 | Sherrie |
| Q: I have seen clips of the 68 special and there's some picture and in the background you can hear ... A: ..if you will send me the picture you're talking about to: sherriemr3565@yahoo.com I'll try to ... | ||
| Favorites | 8/2/2009 | Sherrie |
| Q: I am 13 years old and loveeeee Elvis Presley. I really want to know his favorites (favorite things ... A: ..thank you very much for your question...You sound like a very bright 13 year old to be an Elvis ... | ||
| Signatures | 7/31/2009 | Patrick |
| Q: I hope this is the only stupid question you get today, but will you please tell me if a copy written ... A: Debra- Thanks for writing. If you have a clock, for example, with a printed "Elvis Presley" ... | ||
| plexiglass used for elvis' casket | 7/30/2009 | Tony Trout |
| Q: My husband bought a large piece of plexiglass,it is flat and has two sides.He was told there was a ... A: Jerri, According to Lamar Fike (and also Elvis's funeral director, the late Robert Kendall) there ... | ||
| Elvis surgery | 7/30/2009 | KAREN HAINES |
| Q: Did Elvis ever have any type of surgery? A: This is what I have, comes from the elvis Presley Encyclopedia: Elvis did have a couple of ... | ||
| songs | 7/30/2009 | Tony Trout |
| Q: did elvis ever sang it's only make believe and ebony eyes A: Cody, Elvis never officially recorded "It's Only Make Believe" but I'm sure he had to have heard ... | ||
| value of concert ticket | 7/28/2009 | Cory Cooper |
| Q: I have a concert ticket for elvis' last concert he never got to perform at due to his death. It is ... A: You could check with www.eBay.com and see if there are any concert tickets from the same time frame ... | ||
| Albums | 7/27/2009 | Tony Trout |
| Q: I am curious as to the albums that were released by Elvis. My goal is collect all of them and ... A: Rich, Not counting his original five Sun record releases, RCA released 92 albums/Extended Play ... | ||
| "Judy" sung by Elvis | 7/26/2009 | rené doormann |
| Q: I heard a song sung by Elvis this morning called "Judy", I consider myself a devoted fan and until ... A: .. Elvis recorded the song JUDY march 13,1961 at RCA studios in Nashville,Tennessee. It was released ... | ||
| Elvis favorite processed foods | 7/26/2009 | KAREN HAINES |
| Q: What were Elvis' favorite snack foods? Junk food type things? A: HE LOVED PEANUT BUTTER CUPS, he did have quite a sweet tooth--just like any country boy." In ... | ||
| bee gees. | 7/25/2009 | Sherrie |
| Q: Did Elvis like the bee gees? What were some of his favorite songs from other artists? A: .thank you for your question. I have never heard one way or the other whether Elvis liked the Bee ... | ||
| Elvis' Graceland Blueprints | 7/24/2009 | Sherrie |
| Q: This is Brad Streight of Odenton,Maryland and a few days ago I sent you a email from my cellphone ... A: ...I apologize for the mix up...when you sent the email..I simply clicked "REPLY" and attached the ... | ||
| original phots vs copied ones? | 7/24/2009 | KAREN HAINES |
| Q: How would a person be able to identify whether or not Elvis photos are original snapshots or some ... A: Well it's like this, I have bought pics before, I only buy if they have a C.O.A., some are selling ... | ||
| ELVIS PRESLEY | 7/24/2009 | Sherrie |
| Q: YES THERE IS A WEB SITE CALLED MY SPACE WELL THERE IS A GUY ON THERE CALLED ELVIS PRESLEY ALONG WITH ... A: ..I'm not sure what your question is..other than if this guy is "really" Elvis, himself...I would ... | ||
| Elvis' favorites | 7/22/2009 | KAREN HAINES |
| Q: Do you have a list of some of Elvis' favorite things like soap, toothpaste, candy bar. Anything ... A: Well, we all know he liked peanut butter and banana sandwiches, he also wore both a cross and the ... | ||
| SONGS | 7/21/2009 | Tony Trout |
| Q: TONY, FROM 1 TO 10 WHAT ARE THE FANS TOP 10 ALL TIME FAVORITE ELVIS SONGS FROM HIS CONCERT YEARS IN ... A: Jeff, My guess for the fans favorite songs would have to be the old songs from the 1950s that ... | ||
| Scotty's guitar | 7/21/2009 | Cory Cooper |
| Q: Did Elvis ever play Scotty's electric guitar on stage in the 50's A: I've not seen any pictures or heard any stories of Elvis using Scotty's guitar on stage but that ... | ||
| An album not familiar with | 7/19/2009 | Tony Trout |
| Q: I have recently come into possession of an album for children done by Elvis. I have never seen ... A: Terry, I believe that the album you're referring to is called, "Elvis Sings For Children & ... | ||
| Rings on Elvis' right hand in "Aloha From Hawaii" | 7/18/2009 | Tony Trout |
| Q: I have been working for over a year on making a duplicate of Elvis' "Aloha" jumpsuit. I have a ... A: Brian, This one is definitely a real challenge because I, myself, have never been able to find out ... | ||
| name of musician | 7/13/2009 | Tony Trout |
| Q: two songs , never ending and well be together have similar guitar work which stand out, do you know ... A: Ted, There were three guitarists who played on the sessions where "Never Ending" were recorded. ... | ||
| elvis | 7/12/2009 | Tony Trout |
| Q: did Elvis write any songs and what were they? i don't think he did he just sang everyone eles songs ... A: Ken, Elvis never really 'wrote' an entire song by himself. He always left that up to other ... | ||
| Elvis Concert Ticket | 7/11/2009 | KAREN HAINES |
| Q: I saw Elvis in concert at St. John Arena in Columbus, Ohio in 1974. I have been all over the ... A: Actually, 2 suggestions. In your browser bring up Craigslist. You can post wanted there, Also, on ... | ||
| Elvis Faked His Death | 7/8/2009 | Patrick |
| Q: I believe elvis faked his death for many reasons and there's too many to mention but i will list ... A: Anthony- On your “evidence”: 1. You do not know what Elvis wanted. 2. He did not do any work with ... | ||
| Elvis Presley | 7/6/2009 | Beverly Taylor |
| Q: I have and original paper fan club magazine from 1955 with an article in it about Elvis's home at ... A: Oh my! Hi "JanGraceland"! You do have a rare treasure on your hands there. I would love to buy it ... | ||
| Elvis in Altus | 7/5/2009 | Sherrie |
| Q: Hope you're fine.I tried to write you many times on Elvis in Altus.You never answered.Are you fine ... A: ..I'm sorry for not responding..as I have only received the initial email. The only help I can ... | ||
| Fan Clubs | 7/4/2009 | Cory Cooper |
| Q: I apologize if I am not using the correct site but do you know if New Zealand has an Elvis Fan Club ... A: I think the love of his life was his Mother, Gladys. I think he loved Priscilla and she was a ... | ||
| Authenticating SUN Elvis disks | 7/3/2009 | rené doormann |
| Q: Had a real lucky day going through an estate full of vinyl. Found 5 SUN's by Elvis, but don't think ... A: sorry I took so long to answer. I have search my books,and couldn't find any news for you. I will ... | ||
| elvis | 7/3/2009 | Cory Cooper |
| Q: I have the original hand written lyrics and music sheets for 8 EP movie songs with a LOA from the ... A: I do not know what they might be worth but they sound like great items. I would try these Websites ... | ||
| viva las vegas | 7/2/2009 | Tony Trout |
| Q: did elvis ever do viva las vegas in concert and if so when and where? thanks jg jeffgoldenmusic.com A: Jeff, To my knowledge, Elvis never performed "Viva Las Vegas" in concert (at least not a full ... | ||
| Elvis Presley | 7/1/2009 | Patrick |
| Q: What record was Elvis playing on his record player the day that he died. A: Going by the photo in "Elvis, By The Presleys," the record that was on Elvis's personal record ... | ||
| Gail Brewer Giorgio | 6/30/2009 | Cory Cooper |
| Q: ..I am looking for a web site for Gail Brewer Giorgio...all searches come back to just links for her ... A: Elvis Presley Junior. His story is so incorrect I don't know where to begin. There is nothing in his ... | ||
| ELVIS MICROPHONE | 6/29/2009 | Tony Trout |
| Q: TONY, WHAT KIND OF MIKE DID ELVIS USE MOST. I WOULD LIKE TO BUY ONE LIKE HE USED IN THATS THE WAY IT ... A: Jeff, The microphone that Elvis used for the concert segments for TTWII was an ElectroVoice RE-15 ... | ||
| Gail Brewer Giorgio | 6/29/2009 | Cory Cooper |
| Q: ..I am looking for a web site for Gail Brewer Giorgio...all searches come back to just links for her ... A: I do not know of a Website or any contact information for Gail Brewer-Giorgio. I don't believe I ... | ||
| elvis`complete graceland blueprints and floor plans | 6/29/2009 | Sherrie |
| Q: Hey Sherrie this,is Brad Streight and the email I had given is to my cellphone that`s only capable ... A: ...Do you have a yahoo email account? It's a free account and you can access it from any ... | ||
| elvis | 6/26/2009 | KAREN HAINES |
| Q: can bet this is a hard one for you? did Elvis ever met fabian,paul anka,bobby rydell, and what were ... A: In 1969 Elvis gave a private concert, it was held on July 31. Only the press and celebrity guests ... | ||
| elvis | 6/24/2009 | Sherrie |
| Q: im doing a music assignment on elvis and his music. i want to know what happened to the world or ... A: ...thank you very much for your question..however..this is a very complex question with not just an ... | ||
| Elvis | 6/24/2009 | rené doormann |
| Q: I live in Louisville on the street Elvis's grand parents lived. I can see their house from here. ... A: Why the autopsy report isn't open I don't know. There are many things about Elvis that the family ... | ||
| Elvis 45 | 6/23/2009 | Cory Cooper |
| Q: i discovered in my house a elvis one-sided single "il'l be back" it looks like it was sent to the ... A: The song "I'll Be Back" is from the Spinout movie soundtrack from 1966. I don't know a value for it ... | ||
| Elvis devil in disguise | 6/23/2009 | Mel Priddle |
| Q: You know in the beginning of Devil In Disguise when Elvis is singing soft and sweet but it's not ... A: I would think that the six songs on Side 1 of the album "Something For Everybody" would fall within ... | ||
August 6, 2009
Experts > Music/Performing Arts > Oldies Music > Presley, Elvis
Experts > Music/Performing Arts > Oldies Music > Presley, Elvis
Elvis DOC, Ghanem succumbs after long battle with cancer
LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL: NEWS: Ghanem succumbs after long battle with cancerTuesday, August 28, 2001
Copyright © Las Vegas Review-JournalGhanem succumbs after long battle with cancer
By JANE ANN MORRISON
REVIEW-JOURNAL
Dr. Elias Ghanem, a Lebanese immigrant who moved effortlessly among the diverse worlds of medicine, politics and boxing, died at his Las Vegas home Monday after a tenacious battle with cancer first diagnosed in 1998. He was 62.
In his waning days, the Nevada Athletic Commission chairman was visited by myriad friends from all three worlds, including former President Bill Clinton, who visited him Aug. 21.
Known for his skills as a physician as well as his charm and generosity, at one point in his medical career he was dubbed "the physician to the stars." Among his patients: Elvis Presley, Liberace, Michael Jackson and Clinton's mother, Virginia Kelley.
Ghanem was a self-made man who came to the United States in 1963 with $90 in his pocket and a scholarship to a North Carolina college. He was so poor that as a medical student at Duke University, he lived out of his car, unable to afford both a home and the vehicle. He opted for a car -- so he could go on dates.
U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., said, "Elias Ghanem stood for what this country is all about. No matter what your wealth, your skin tone or your religion, in America, you can make it and Elias Ghanem made it."
Ghanem's diagnostic abilities were "a God-given gift," said former Gov. Bob Miller, who credits the early detection of his prostate cancer to Ghanem. "When his heart stopped, so did a part of mine. And I don't think I'm alone. Anyone who came in contact with him has to be grieving like I am today."
During his 30 years in Las Vegas, Ghanem became an active political fund-raiser for both Democrats and Republicans, hosting more than 60 political events. Twice he entertained President Clinton at his Las Vegas homes, once in 1997 and again in 1999.
Both times, Clinton talked about how they shared humble beginnings. Monday morning, after learning of Ghanem's 2 a.m. death, Clinton called Ghanem's wife, Jody to express his condolences.
Ghanem had served on the athletic commission since 1987 and had been chairman intermittently for seven years. During his 14-year tenure on the commission, the state hosted an unprecedented run of major championships fights, televised out of Las Vegas, with record-breaking gross paid gates. He was instrumental in disciplining boxer Mike Tyson after the boxer bit Evander Holyfield's ear during a 1997 fight at the MGM Grand. Tyson was fined $3 million and his license was revoked for 15 months.
Yet Tyson was among those calling Ghanem in his final days.
Ghanem's friend Mike Sloan, vice president of Mandalay Resort Group, said, "A lot of the improvements in boxing and the stature with which the Nevada Athletic Commission is held is attributable to Elias and his stewardship."
Union leader John Wilhelm, another of Ghanem's friends, said that during the six-year strike at the Frontier, Ghanem treated every worker free of charge and delivered more than 100 babies for the striking workers.
Longtime friend Sig Rogich described how during Clinton's last visit to see Ghanem, in the intensive care unit at MountainView Hospital, a crying nurse told Clinton how she had worked at one of Ghanem's clinics 15 years ago and had higher aspirations. "Elias said if she was serious about becoming a nurse, he'd take care of it," Rogich said.
"He was a profile in courage," said Rogich, a political consultant and image maker. "They gave him a few months to live and that was nearly four years ago."
Marc Ratner, executive director of the Nevada Athletic Commission, said: "When I hear about this mythical pound-for-pound-best-fighter talk, by far the best fighter in the world has been Dr. Elias Ghanem. He put up the most heroic, courageous battle imaginable."
Born in Haifa, Israel, on March 12, 1939, Ghanem loved politics and American history and once said, "As a student, I just could not get over my love for this country and all that it provided. I was the perfect American cheerleader."
His Las Vegas career began in 1971, when he came to the valley as an emergency room physician at Sunrise Hospital. In 1976, he began a family practice, and in 1977 he opened his first clinic behind the Las Vegas Hilton, where he became the hotel doctor. Elvis became one of his patients.
Ghanem received extensive press coverage over his medical treatment of Elvis, his unlucky business investments and an FBI investigation into his clinics' billing practices. He was never charged with a crime.
Although he didn't carry through, Ghanem threatened to sue ABC News' "20/20" for reporting that he was one of the doctors who provided drugs that contributed to Elvis' death.
Ghanem was a partner in the charter airline company Jet Avia Inc., which in 1977 suffered two plane crashes on the same day. Frank Sinatra's mother was killed in one of the crashes. Jet Avia went into bankruptcy and Ghanem lost $1.1 million.
His medical clinics, the Las Vegas Medical Centers, catered to Culinary union workers, and his friends credit him with changing how medical care is provided in Las Vegas by launching innovative, comprehensive cost-containment programs.
The National Jewish Hospital once honored Ghanem as its man of the year, and he was named a University of Nevada Distinguished Nevadan this year.
Ghanem is survived by his wife, Jody, and three children: daughter Crystal Ann, and sons Elias II and Farid, all of Las Vegas; and his brother, Nasser Ghanem.
A rosary and viewing will be held Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Catholic Church, 7260 W. Sahara Ave. Services will be held at the same church Thursday at 9:30 a.m. and the burial will follow at Palm Green Valley Cemetery, 7600 S. Eastern Ave.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Dr. Elias F. Ghanem Medical Scholarship fund. Contributions may be sent to James Bradham, president of Nevada Commerce Bank, 3200 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 89102.
Review-Journal staff writer Royce Feour contributed to this report.
Jackson-Presley parallels persist - News - ReviewJournal.com
NORM: Jackson-Presley parallels persist - News - ReviewJournal.com
Both celebrity doctors came under severe scrutiny after their famous patients died under a cloud of drug allegations.Jul. 29, 2009
Copyright © Las Vegas Review-Journal
NORM: Jackson-Presley parallels persistThe ironic twist wasn't lost on residents and reporters at Red Rock Country Club on Tuesday.The expensive home where the late Dr. Elias Ghanem lived overlooks Dr. Conrad Murray's residence, which was crawling with law enforcement officials.
Both treated Michael Jackson, although many years apart.
From 1971 to 1976, Ghanem was Elvis Presley's personal physician when The King performed in Las Vegas. When Presley died at age 42 in August 1977, Ghanem and Elvis' longtime Memphis physician, George C. Nichopoulos, battled a public perception that they were enablers.
Murray, who had a practice in Las Vegas until recently, was living in Jackson's leased mansion in Holmby Hills when the King of Pop died June 25 at age 50.
Murray, 56, told investigators that he administered the powerful sedative propofol to the singer within the 24 hours before Jackson's death, a law enforcement official recently told The Associated Press.
Murray's house was searched for more than three hours Tuesday by Drug Enforcement Administration agents and Los Angeles police detectives.
The gated community where Murray lives is popular with many Las Vegas celebrities and VIPs. Former and current residents include former Sheriff Bill Young, impressionist Rich Little, ex-Las Vegas Mayor Jan Jones, former UFC champ Tito Ortiz and porn star Jenna Jameson, illusionist Steve Wyrick and the singing duo Zowie Bowie.
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