Date: 8/16/2002 9:22:00 PM
From Authorid: 12103
No..i think deep down he was a good person..the drugs did that to him....  |
Date: 8/16/2002 9:24:00 PM
From Authorid: 17014
Look at Ozzie Osbourne, Marilyn Manson, Michael Jackson,-- they'll all die the same way. There's nothing humble about them. People look at their music- not who they were behind the scenes. And just like Elvis, there will be many documentaries that come out about their lives. Unjust or not....  |
Date: 8/16/2002 9:25:00 PM
From Authorid: 50864
drugs aside Elvis did inceredible things for music No matter what a sad state he endedup in at the end his music stand then now and forever. I chose to judge him on music only and he done so many great things for music The other things I will not comment on  |
Date: 8/16/2002 9:30:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
I understand, but did you know that the "Black" musicians of his day, were angry that he "stole" black music (and songs) and them suddenly the music was embraced by white youth? I heard the song "Hound Dog" performed once by Muddy Waters, in Chicago's Olde Town. It bore little resemblence to the real song, but you could see where Elvis's music got it's roots. (on a side note-Muddy Waters also did "Redhouse", a song made famous by Jimmi Hendrix, and to this day, I can here Muddy Water's guitar "talk" through the song) <---sorry distracted. Anyway, I am proud of whom Elvis started to be, I am disappointed at what he had become. He had so much potential.  |
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Date: 8/16/2002 9:33:00 PM
From Authorid: 50864
hae Redhouse on an LP y Hendrix LOL I am old and yes black blues musicains gave ith to rock and roll no question ask Neil Young God Bless them for their wonderful gift Thank you is not enough... |
Date: 8/16/2002 9:35:00 PM
From Authorid: 3538
A true Elvis fan looks beyond his last days and his obsession with prescription drugs, the true fans remember Elvis when he first started, making his music, on stage, singing to the world, the happy times in his life that he shared, the times with Priscilla and his baby Lisa Marie.A true fan, look at the good that he did in his life and not the bad that went on.I think you have to really see the goodness in a person, the inside demons he was battling came from so many things going on in his life, his fame, no privacy, losing his mother, the divorce of Priscilla, the downs and lows of show biz, the fear of losing his fans and the new singers that were appearing, etc. I can not give that man, Elvis, enough credit that he truly deserves.Many people tried to help Elvis with his addiction to prescription drugs, but the only person that could help him was himself and he was by that time, relied too heavily on drugs.You know something, Elvis truly impacted the music business with his music, his passion for singing, his fans, Graceland, charities he donated money to, his gracious offering he gave to people, etc.I only wished that he would have saw what he was doing to himself and stop with the pills, if not for himself, for LisaMarie.He should have been there for her wedding this past Saturday to Nicholas Cage.I think Elvis had a deep pain inside of him, he was a sad person that was struggling with himself.All day today, I just watched t.v. and saw all the shows and concerts, movies, and interviews of Elvis Presley.I will always remember the Elvis in his prime peak, when he was making his music, doing what he loved and loving what he was doing.He was truly a remarkable man.He just did not see what he was doing to himself in the end.I don't like to remember Elvis as the drug addicted, bloated, food addict, I like to remember Elvis, the guy that conquered everything he put his heart into.  |
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Date: 8/16/2002 9:36:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
I agree! (heehee-I had a recording of Jimmi Hendrex doing ROADHOUSE, too) I wonder though, my son is ten years old. I would like him to admire Elvis's rise to fame, but not what he became, you know? |
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Date: 8/16/2002 9:38:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
My favorite Elvis Memory? Him in that sexy black leather jacket, in 1968? I think around then, my fav. song of his is: Child In The Getto" |
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Date: 8/16/2002 9:38:00 PM
From Authorid: 50864
music saved me and Elvis made it possible for so many to follow including my dol John Lennon without John's influence on my life I could e so different cold and itter different and Elvis made it possible for John as the blues men the original black men did for Elvis so actually Muddy Waters and company changed me if you look at it that way but I than a higher power for all of them |
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Date: 8/16/2002 9:40:00 PM
From Authorid: 50864
I love In The Ghetto even though my son pokes fun |
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Date: 8/16/2002 9:43:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
That song, for some reason, really touched me, and yes, people like the Rolling Stones, and John Lennon activily credited the "black" musican's for their influence. I am also partial to "JailHouse Rock" |
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Date: 8/16/2002 9:44:00 PM
From Authorid: 3538
Wow, I am just amazed at the impact today that Elvis has on the world.I did a search here to see if anyone wrote any posts on Elvis before and I am amazed at the posts that people have written here about him.It just shows that 25 years later, Elvis, is still in 0ur hearts.WoW!!! |
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Date: 8/16/2002 9:45:00 PM
From Authorid: 50864
I like Jailhouse Rock too I loe music period rock, folk country it inspires me |
Date: 8/16/2002 9:50:00 PM
From Authorid: 59960
He should be remembered for the good things he accomplished in life and not be bashed for the mistakes he made...such as the drugs. I still consider him to be an icon. *~*SinistarEdge*~*  |
Date: 8/16/2002 10:15:00 PM
From Authorid: 53806
LOL bloated pig...........I think people just honor his music personally I don't care either way! but I get your point....  |
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Date: 8/16/2002 10:18:00 PM
From Authorid: 60938
i dont think elvis should be remembered for the lowest time in his life. he should deserve praise for the music which touched so many peoples lifes all over the globe. His music is still as popular as it once was and he really was the king. |
Date: 8/16/2002 10:36:00 PM
From Authorid: 53052
he was great in his career.. he didn't like himself but he couldn't help it... yes he was addicted to pain killers but have you thought that was back when if a doc perscribed it... it was safe....yes he had his gripes but doesn't everyone?? clinton will forever be an icon even with his infidelities, same with many others...monroe had her problems but she is still an icon and will probally be remembered forever  |
Date: 8/16/2002 10:37:00 PM
From Authorid: 54987
From what I heard about him he had a serious stomach condition that meant he had to take drugs that bloated him. If that's the case then he doesn't deserve this bad press. People praise him for his singing above all. I've never been a fan (obviously) but my grandmother was. He looked real cool in his youth though. A lot of people get fat when they get older. Coolade  |
Date: 8/16/2002 10:52:00 PM
From Authorid: 57232
WE destroy celebrities. I'm not an expert on Elvis, not going to dare be, but it sounds from your post he was good ol' boy, but think about it, Elvis, who doesn't know his name. It's like that song by Eminem, don't remember the name, but he's mentioning that he'd like to be able to eat McDonald's with his daughter or use this restroom without being harassed. When you reach celebatory status, you lose your privacy. I'm pretty sure a lot of people were parasitic to him and leeched on to him for $ or fame. It's hard having true friends when you are a celebrity, I bets it's hard to be someone like Princes William and Harry, they were born into the spotlight, with no choice, every step, breath they make is scrutinized. Maybe he could of been stronger to fight off the negativity of fame, but he was only human and did what he could,....shoot I'm ramblin' again! B.Monkey13  |
Date: 8/16/2002 11:01:00 PM
From Authorid: 22080
i think people put to much stuck into people about prasing them after his death but he was a revolutionary for the music scene his "rebellious devil hips" changed the music industry more than you can believe and without him we wouldnt have alot of the bands we have in this day and age but now that i think of it nobody gives remembrance to rhandy rhoads(one of ozzy's late-guitarist) or jimi hendrix(who was the most inovative man in rock history) so why does elvis get so much credit  |
Date: 8/17/2002 12:19:00 AM
From Authorid: 47932
I never really groked his music, he is not representitive of my generation, but he apperintly did some very groundbraking stuff, as an artist he is perhaps worthy of prase but like many artist he did not live up to your republican family values, but then again neather did Neut Gingrige, or Ronny Regan both were devorsed and screwed around on there first wifes while still married to them. I dont find them worthy of prase but some would dissagree. I think as an artist he was surpassed by the artists that followed, and that as he realized that he could never get the same level of artistic acheavement he turned to durgs and food ect...He was richer then the younger bands who followed him but he was the one who showed then the way. I think this tradgic flaw may make him even a more understandable and human charictor almost like a tragic hero of the greek or elizbeathian stage... BOo  |
Date: 8/17/2002 12:44:00 AM
From Authorid: 48525
If we can have a "recovering" alchoholic and all-around idiot as president, why not? Besides...I think that most if not all Elvis freaks like to remember him in his prime, not the bloated, overweight, dead-on-the-toilet Elvis. Whether or not he had drug/alchohol issues shouldn't negate his achievements.  |
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Date: 8/17/2002 12:59:00 AM
From Authorid: 61501
To me the people who say he is the king,are only saying that doing drugs makes you a king,so just what message are they sending our future children.To me they are saying doing drugs is ok.Which I think is totally wrong. |
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Date: 8/17/2002 1:57:00 AM
From Authorid: 22080
roary you forgot coke head |
Date: 8/17/2002 2:08:00 AM
From Authorid: 44850
ELVIS = white man with a black voice that stole 1/2 his songs from entertainers that never were fortunate to get their due credit for song writing ... *ducks beneath bed for cover*  |
Date: 8/17/2002 2:33:00 AM
From Authorid: 11528
Hi LSG, Im glad You said it. I never cared for Elvis very much, He had a few songs I liked, no acting talent whatsoever and from the bit I heard about his wifes book about Elvis he was a disgusting person. I've never been into hero worship so celebrities like Elvis, Madonna, Britney Spears etc do not impress me at all. They are not true heroes, but rather heroes of the media who seperate kids from thier allowance money. In my books Elvis was never a hero. Bye for now. Enki  |
Date: 8/17/2002 4:06:00 AM
From Authorid: 3835
I think people worry too much about the sad personals of others to be honest.. try focusing on the good someone brings into the world for a change..  |
Date: 8/17/2002 5:37:00 AM
From Authorid: 53900
No he was a human being above all...demons or not he did alot to contribute to society and therefore he should be admired for that...however take what happened to him and learn from it.Besides we really shouldn't idolize any other human...putting them on a pedastal makes it hard for them to stay that way and makes their fall seem worse. We need to remember they are just like us with different abilities but in the end they have their problems and their demons. So if you are going to look up to someone like that then you need to be prepared for their eventual fall and keep in mind they are not a God just another person.  |
Date: 8/17/2002 6:15:00 AM
From Authorid: 8184
Despite his drug problems he does deserve praise.  |
Date: 8/17/2002 8:18:00 AM
From Authorid: 17417
"There by the Grace of GOD,or God and Goddess go I"...Much Love In Spirit,  |
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Date: 8/17/2002 8:47:00 AM
From Authorid: 54987
I thought Elvis was a religeous man! Hey can someone post a 'Who is your 'heroes' in the public eye and in your private world and why?' Coolade |
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Date: 8/17/2002 11:20:00 AM
From Authorid: 61587
i dont know elvis..i dont want to know elvis..the only thing i look at when i think of Musicians..IS THE MUSIC..that is all that matters to me...AND i dont like HIS MUSIC!! OrionSirius~ |
Date: 8/18/2002 8:54:00 AM
From Authorid: 12600
I think he will always be "the king", if you will. And he was human. I don't think because he became overwhelmed with life and made mistakes that he should be considered of as any less of a person. If anything, it shows us that none of us are untouchable. No matter how much we have or how important we seem, we are all still just people.  |
Date: 8/18/2002 3:57:00 PM
From Authorid: 3508
Oh god Elvis is aweful, and so is his fans! i can't stand the way he talks, but i don't mind his movie career because h eplayed conivincing rules, but get him off the stage hes DEAD get a life you impersanotors  |
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Date: 8/18/2002 3:58:00 PM
From Authorid: 3508
Oh god Elvis is aweful, and so is his fans! i can't stand the way he talks, but i don't mind his movie career because h eplayed conivincing rules, but get him off the stage hes DEAD get a life you impersanotors |
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Date: 8/18/2002 4:09:00 PM
From Authorid: 3508
mind you his voice was decent, but americans haven't heard of the british groups around, they have great bands and voices and i still listen to stuf people never here off, but a few people hit big, and some people stay low as a shadow |
Date: 8/22/2002 12:19:00 AM
From Authorid: 34814
Elvis will always be King, Fat, dead, still alive. HE ROCKS! All the best act for drug addicts. They made good music.  |
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Date: 9/28/2002 5:37:00 PM
From Authorid: 5555
From the way you phrase the question it makes me think that you wonder if Elvis deserves a stamp, not really because he was a drug addict but more importantly because he gained the weight. The word "bloated" is the real tip-off. I know it is hard for most people in America or in most countries to think that heavy people are deserving of anything good that comes their way. Elvis was one of a kind, even though he had problems he was amazing in what he accomplished in his 42 years on earth. He was flawed but he was Elvis. |
