Elvis Bandmates (2024)

1. Elvis' band members had long, varied careers - The Fayetteville Observer

  • 14 mrt 2019 · The original members were James Burton (lead guitar), Jerry Scheff (bass), John Wilkinson (rhythm guitar), Larry Muhoberac (keyboards) and Ron ...

  • Q: Whatever happened to Elvis Presley's band members after he died? Did they pursue other interests? — J.L., Hope Mills \n A: According to Wikipedia, the TCB Band was a group of professional musicians…

2. Elvis Presley's TCB Band and Back Up Singers

  • The Imperials Quartet; Jake Hess, Jim Murray, Gary McSpadden, Armond Morales. In November 1971, J.D. Sumner and The Stamps Quartet (Donnie Sumner, Bill Baize, ...

  • When Elvis Presley committed to returning to live concert performances in 1969, he needed to recruit, along with back-up singers and other show members, a new core rhythm group. The new players would eventually become known as The TCB Band, a nod to the ‘Taking Care of Business’ slogan and logo Elvis had adopted for his personal and professional life.

3. Elvis Presley and The Blue Moon Boys - Graceland

  • 16 feb 2017 · Elvis' bands changed over the years, but Scotty, D.J. and Bill – the Blue Moon Boys – are really at the heart of Elvis' career, who were right ...

  • At the foundation of Elvis Presley’s career is The Blue Moon Boys.That’s where it all started for Elvis, alongside guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black – and later, of course, drummer D.J. Fontana. These guys created some incredible music and helped jump start the career of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley.It all started in 1954. Scotty and Bill were working with Sam Phillips at Sun Studio with the group, The Starlite Wranglers. The band pla

4. Elvis' Musician's And Singer's - The Full List

  • Among the many artists he has recorded with over the years are: Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, John Denver, Johnny Cash, George ...

5. De onbekende TCB band - ElvisMatters

6. TCB Band - Elvis Australia

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  • When Elvis Presley committed to returning to live concert performances in 1969, he needed to recruit, along with back-up singers and other show members, a new core rhythm group. The new players would eventually become known as The TCB Band, a nod to the 'Taking Care of Business' slogan and logo Elvis had adopted for his personal and professional life. James Burton (lead guitar), Larry Muhoberac (piano), Jerry Scheff (bass), Ronnie Tutt (drums) and John Wilkinson (rhythm guitar).

7. Elvis and the TCB Band

  • Elvis had gotten in touch with him about being part of the 1968 TV special, but he was unavailable. Elvis recruited him as lead guitarist for his new band in ...

  • After the success of his 1968 TV special, Elvis decided to stop making movies and to go back to live entertaining as soon as his movie contracts were up. He hadn't toured in years. By that time, his bassist from the 50's, Bill Black, had passed away. His lead guitar player, Scotty Moore, and his drummer, D.J. Fontana, were busy with session work. Before he could begin to tour again he needed to recruit, along with back-up singers and other show members, a new core rhythm group. The new players would eventually become known at The TCB Band, a nod to the "Takin' Care of Business" slogan and logo Elvis would adopt for his personal and professional life. Elvis' first live concert engagement was to be a four-week run at the new International Hotel in Las Vegas beginning on July 31, 1969. By mid-July he and his new band began rehearsals for the show. The group consisted of: James Burton (lead guitar), Larry Muhoberac (piano), Jerry Scheff (bass), Ronnie Tutt (drums) and John Wilkinson (rhythm guitar). Various gentleman players came and went from the band over the years. Following is the first of two installments of brief bios on these artists: James Burton played lead guitar. James was born in 1939 in Louisiana and as a teen appeared on "The Louisiana Hayride". He eventually worked for Ricky Nelson, including appearing with him on the Nelson family's "Ozzie & Harriet" TV series. He also became well known for his session work with such greats as The Everly Brothe...

8. TCB Band | Jerry Scheff - Elvis Presley Music

  • Jerry Scheff was a member of Elvis Presley's 'TCB Band' from 1969 to 1973 and 1975 to 1977, on stage and on a number of recordings.

  • Jerry Scheff was a member of Elvis Presley's 'TCB Band' from 1969 to 1973 and 1975 to 1977, on stage and on a number of recordings. He can be seen performing in the documentary films Elvis: That's The Way It Is (1970) and Elvis On Tour (1972) as well as the first ever show broadcast via satellite, Aloha From Hawaii (1973). Reflecting on those years, Scheff says 'Elvis had a big impact on my career.

9. Bouke Scholten en The ElvisMatters Band brengen eerbetoon aan Elvis ...

  • 2 feb 2024 · Bouke Scholten en The ElvisMatter band gaan als een speer. Na hun overwinning bij Tribute: The Battle of The Bands, schitterden ze op het ...

  • Bouke Scholten en The ElvisMatter band gaan als een speer. Na hun overwinning bij Tribute: The Battle of The Bands, schitterden ze op het podium van de Ziggo Dome en maakten ze hun opwachting in bekende talkshows als Vandaag Inside. 

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10. Stories From Elvis Presley's Final Bandmembers

  • Rare stories from the band who backed Elvis Presley in his final years. Also thoughts from Elvis' backup singers and behind the scenes of 1970s studio ...

  • Rare stories from the band who backed Elvis Presley in his final years. Also thoughts from Elvis’ backup singers and behind the scenes of 1970s studio sessions.

11. Bouke & the ElvisMatters band boeken? - Viking Entertainment

  • Met een live-band is Bouke en The Elvis Matters band véél meer dan een walk down Memory Lane. Bouke & The ElvisMatters Band boeken. Bouke brengt als geen ...

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  • This browser is not supported · BOUKE & The Elvis Matters Band · here is a mixture of 2 songs. · Just discovered him!! · Bouke really puts his whole heart into ...

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13. Guitarist James Burton praises Elvis

  • ... Elvis Presley and a host of other legendary musicians. The concert reunites former Elvis band-mates live on stage with a state-of-the-art video projector ...

  • Elvis & you book release is a comprehensive look at everything in the Elvis world

14. Elvis Presley's Bandleader Looks Back on His Wild Vegas Years

  • 16 aug 2019 · Elvis Presley's Bandleader Looks Back on His Wild Vegas Years: 'Elvis Was Really Nervous'. LONG LIVE THE KING. Photo Illustration by Elizabeth ...

  • On the 42nd anniversary of his death, the King’s longtime guitarist looks back on his career rebirth in 1969—now immortalized on a massive box set.

Elvis Presley's Bandleader Looks Back on His Wild Vegas Years

15. Elvis Presley's TCB Band Has Springfield Roots with John Wilkinson

  • Elvis Presley's TCB Band Has Springfield Roots with John Wilkinson. It was the evening of May 17, 1956, and nine-year-old Johnny Wilkinson had heard on the ...

  • It was the evening of May 17, 1956, and nine-year-old Johnny Wilkinson had heard on the radio that Elvis Presley was in town to perform at the Shrine Mosque. His parents had refused to buy him tickets to the concert saying Presley was too “lewd” in his music. However, Wilkinson’s parents were leaving town that…

Elvis Presley's TCB Band Has Springfield Roots with John Wilkinson

16. The Musicians of Elvis Presley's Memphis - Graceland

  • 26 jun 2017 · Hines was in college studying architecture when he was asked to fill in for his cousin's band. He realized music was his true calling, so he ...

  • A few months ago, Graceland opened a new entertainment and exhibit complex, called Elvis Presley’s Memphis.The complex, much larger than the former Graceland Plaza, features the world’s largest Elvis museum, a new automobile museum, Discovery Exhibits covering Elvis’ Army years, his life in Tupelo, his style and much more. There’s a soundstage that shows Elvis movies and concerts and restaurants named after his parents. Thanks to the expansion, more artifacts from Gra

Elvis Bandmates (2024)

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Elvis Bandmates? ›

Rooted in gospel but famed as one of the busiest pop and country vocal back-up groups in the business, The Jordanaires worked with Elvis in the recording studio from 1956 to 1970. Between 1956 and 1961, they joined him for his live concerts, his historic television guest appearances, and in some films.

Who was Elvis Presley's backing group? ›

Rooted in gospel but famed as one of the busiest pop and country vocal back-up groups in the business, The Jordanaires worked with Elvis in the recording studio from 1956 to 1970. Between 1956 and 1961, they joined him for his live concerts, his historic television guest appearances, and in some films.

Who are the surviving members of Elvis band? ›

The lead guitarist of Elvis' TCB Band James Burton is still very much alive and well. And a fantastic guitar player I might add. Yes - James Burton, Jerry Scheff, Glenn Hardin, Ronnie Tutt, Ray Walker (Jordanaires), members of the Imperials, the Sweet Inspirations, and the Stamps.

Why did Scotty Moore leave Elvis? ›

Moore and Black had been promised an opportunity to jam with Elvis after the session, on Presley's studio time. Yet when the session was over, they were told to pack up and leave. That same evening, the duo wrote a letter of resignation. They deduced (correctly) the Colonel was working against them.

Who are the original members of the TCB band? ›

Although personnel changed over the years, the original members were James Burton (lead guitar), Jerry Scheff (bass), John Wilkinson (rhythm guitar), Larry Muhoberac (keyboards) and Ron Tutt (drums).

Who turned down Elvis twice? ›

Johnny Harris The Man Who Turned Elvis Down Twice.

Was Lisa Marie at Elvis' funeral? ›

What nobody knew as they paid their final respects was that there was a secret gift hidden from sight in the coffin. Before the public was allowed in, funeral Director Robert Kendall later recounted that Lisa had approached the coffin but never raised her eyes to look inside.

Who owns all of Elvis music? ›

In 2004 BMG merged with Sony Music Entertainment to become Sony BMG. Sony BMG owns Elvis' recordings and they continue to use the RCA Records label for issuing Elvis releases and projects.

Who played lead guitar for Elvis? ›

Elvis' Guitarist James Burton: 'I Went Professional When I Was 14' Burton played in Ricky Nelson's band, and has been on hundreds of recordings, including those by Frank Sinatra and Johnny Cash.

What did TCB mean to Elvis? ›

Elvis Presley's TCB stands for “Taking Care of Business” and was his personal motto, as well as the name of his backing band during the 1970s. The accompanying lightning bolt is used to represented “in a flash”; conveying a sense of energy, power and urgency and alluding to Elvis' rigorous work ethic.

What happened to Polo from TCB? ›

According to medical records provided by his parents, hypertension was a possible cause. His blood pressure spiked as high as 272 over 173. He was transferred to Washington Hospital Center in critical condition. Burwell had a severe brain hemorrhage that left him in a coma.

Who designed the TCB logo for Elvis? ›

Joe Esposito claimed that Elvis and Priscilla decided on 'Taking Care of Business' as the logo (slogan) for the Memphis Mafia, and that Priscilla designed the medallions. Also, the lightning bolt was a Mafia symbol that meant, 'Do it quick'.

Who all worked with Elvis? ›

Of course, Elvis worked with some of the most influential and legendary artists of his day, including Johnny Cash, Frank Sinatra, Mary Tyler Moore, Carl Perkins, Ann-Margaret, Jerry Lee Lewis, Angela Lansbury, and many, many others.

Are any of the Jordan Airs still alive? ›

As of 2019, Walker continues to perform as a solo artist; with the death of Gordon Stoker in 2013 and the Jordainaires' dissolution, Walker is the last surviving member of the group's classic lineup.

Was Kathy Westmoreland in love with Elvis? ›

Many women wanting a deep relationship with Elvis would have been disappointed. Kathy Westmoreland loved Elvis deeply and went through some emotional traumas adjusting to being only one of the many women in his life.

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