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Joe Esposito was Elvis' road manager and was foreman of his entourage. He worked for Elvis from 1960 to 1977.

D.J. Fontana was Elvis' drummer on stage 1955-61 and in recording sessions from 1956 through much of the 1960s. He also performed in Elvis' television guest appearances 1956-60, in several of his movies and in Elvis' 1968 television special.

The Imperials
The Imperials were among the vocalists who worked with Elvis on his How Great Thou Art album in 1966. They also backed him on stage from 1969 to late 1971 and did backing vocals for his Grammy-winning gospel album He Touched Me and other studio recordings and live concert recordings during that period. There were personnel changes within the group over the years. The members known for performing on stage with Elvis are Terry Blackwood, Greg Gordon, Armond Morales, Joe Moscheo, Jim Murray and Roger Wiles. Sherman Andrus began work with The Imperials after their time with Elvis, but joined in with the group's ongoing friendship with him. As of 2005, there is an active Imperials group with Sherman Andrus, Terry Blackwood, Gus Gaches and Joe Moscheo.

The Jordanaires were Elvis' primary male back-up vocal group from 1956 to the end of the 1960s. They worked with Elvis in the recording studio, on stage and in his movies. Visit their official web site to learn more.

George Klein
George Klein is a popular Memphis entertainment and media personality. He and Elvis began a lifelong friendship while attending Humes High School together. George does not have his own web site, but he does present a weekly radio program, The Elvis Hour with George Klein, on 98.1 FM in Memphis on Sundays at 7:00 AM CDT. He also has a local television program, Memphis Sounds with George Klein, seen on WYPL-TV (Channel 18) Wednesdays at 7:00 PM, Fridays at 4:00 PM and Sundays at 9:30 AM.

Scotty Moore was Elvis' lead guitarist on stage 1954-61 and in the studio from Elvis' first recordings in 1954 through much of the 1960s. He also performed in Elvis' television guest appearances 1956-60, in several of his movies and in Elvis' 1968 television special. In 2000, he was among the first group of musicians inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their new "sidemen" category.

Singer/songwriter/actor Rick Nelson was a contemporary, a friend and a great fan of Elvis Presley. His adult children are his heirs and manage his legacy, including maintaining the official Rick Nelson site. They are very good friends with Graceland/EPE management.

The ONLY official Lisa Marie Presley web site. Go there for all the latest news and information on what's going on with Lisa. Of course, we will always continue to carry Lisa news of interest to Elvis fans here on the Elvis/Graceland site as appropriate, primarily news that relates directly to Lisa's role with our company and the Elvis legacy. Lisa's own web site will be your ultimate resource for information about her life and career.

Visit the official site of Priscilla Presley - actress, producer, author, businessperson, philanthropist and former wife of Elvis Presley.

Before he became a country music star and established his stage name, he was known as William (Bill) Browder. He was a longtime friend of Elvis and, for a while, was also a marketing executive at RCA Records.

J.D. Sumner & The Stamps Quartet
J.D. Sumner & The Stamps Quartet were Elvis' male backing vocal group from 1971 to 1977. The late Mr. Sumner's family maintains the only official web site about this legendary gospel bass singer.
The site is temporarily not in operation. A link will be posted here once operation resumes. Ed Enoch and Ed Hill,
longtime members of J.D.'s group, along with new members, tour with today's configuration of The Stamps Quartet.

The home page for the birthplace of Rock `N Roll. Visit the recording studio where Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Charlie Rich and others recorded some of their earliest hits.

The Sweet Inspirations were Elvis' female backing vocal group from 1969 to 1977. Visit their official site to see what these lovely ladies are up to now.

Click the heading to go to the site for Elvis' rhythm group from the concert years - the TCB Band: James Burton (lead guitar), Glen D. Hardin (piano), Jerry Scheff (bass guitar) and Ronnie Tutt (drums) and John Wilkinson (rhythm guitar). Also see individual sites for James Burton, Jerry Scheff and John Wilkinson. Kathy Westmoreland

Kathy Westmoreland backed Elvis on stage and on recordings 1970-1977. She is the soprano vocalist Elvis referred to in his band introductions as "the little girl with the beautiful high voice."

Celeste Yarnall has led a multi-faceted career. She began as a model, spokesperson and actress, fresh out of high school, and was discovered by Rick and Ozzie Nelson while walking past their offices at General Service Studios in Hollywood. Elvis sang A Little Less Conversation to Celeste in the film Live a Little, Love a Little. Celeste is also very involved in the health care of dogs and cats through her company, Celestial Pets.

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