Elvis designer Bill Belew, talks about Elvis's desire to do a concert tour in Europe. Bill also chats about his plans for a spectacular design for a 'laser' suit. Filmed & Edited by Andy Dumas.
The concept for Elvis laser jumpsuit sounds like it would have been amazing!!, he would have lost the weight and knocked em dead on a European tour…sad we never get to see that happen.
What Bill Belew said in 0:59 made my heart sink. When he said that Elvis was going to Europe and his gonna to try to lose weight and get back to before. Lord, why couldn't it happen?
Private Parker would not stand for it. As Parker famously announced on August 16th, 1977, "Nothing has changed. I am still managing Elvis' career." What a nut-case- he went AWOL as an Army Private, then he started to call himself a Colonel. Colonel of who- the draft dodgers?
After the tour in september (1977) he wanted Tom Hullett to be his manager.Elvis filled out a life insurance policy only 12 months before he died, that showed that he was planning to travel by plane to both England and Japan. Elvis was going ; )
In 1948, Parker received the rank of colonel from Jimmie Davis, the governor of Louisiana.The rank was honorary since Louisiana had no organized militia, so Parker used the title throughout his life.....there is no info as to why he got that title though.
Elvis would have lost that weight with a detox , diet, rest and exercise. Most of that weight was water retention . Let’s not forget Elvis was still a young man when he died. He would have been ready for a world tour starting in Montreal Canada 1978 at the Olympic stadium heading to Europe.
Especially since all their food there is so healthy I feel so bad that he didn’t get to experience that :( I’m gonna take myself on a trip after college to Europe… gonna wear and Elvis shirt while I’m there 🥰⚡️😎❤️ TLC
Even though he didn`t admit to it (because he wanted people to see him as bigger), MJ was obsessed with Elvis. There are so many things he copied with a little bit of change. I can even remember the famous picture of Elvis on stage in the fifties on his toes and his knees bent. Well, what do you know.... MJ also did that as a signature move.
We know Elvis for his enormous talent and good looks. But folks Bill Belew is responsible for his larger than life presence on and off the stage. This man could have had his own clothing house that is how good he was. Those outrageous clothes are Bill’s idea and of course it helped that Elvis had the looks to wear anything.
Does the mock-up of the suit still exist? I doubt it does, but if it does I would really love to see it! If Elvis did not die, lost the weight and toured Europe and wore that suit, I think people would have loved it! I think people would give him even more credit as a revolutionary artist. IMHO.
@zecalran, at Elvis very 1st Vegas comeback show he wore a white jump suit, he also wore suits made of leather with thick stitching, he also wore plain old trousers and a shirt,
So, Elvis told him this in July or August of 1977? That he was going to Europe ? It is conflictive with what Larry Gellar said, which is that Elvis planned to take only a few people with him to Hawaii and shake the drugs after the upcoming tour. Then, come back in a year or so, clean and down slim. Start a production company, formulate his own movies that were crafted specially for him and not tour for several years. (All this after he first fires the Colonel and gets a new Manager). Had he come back to touring several years later, a great song for him could've been the name of his first record: "Elvis - Live in Japan! "On the Road Again"
Voxs2 elvis would have been a footnote if not for the 68 special and back to touring some people hate on priscilla but she hand a had in elvis staying relavent and his dad had to get the grimmy reigns away from Parker elvis fans knew elvis was beyond gold platinum etc but many more did not and now they give credit where it's due Jacksons family can't agree no house in the middle of the country to open never land gone I think that they hated the way the press treated him and just want him to rest in peace life took enough from him and he gave more than enough back
Elvis’ manager, Col. Tom Parker, said in a press conference shortly after his death: “Elvis didn’t die. The body did. We’re keeping up the good spirits. We’re keeping Elvis alive. I talked to him this morning and he told me to 'carry on.’” (Elvis did not die and he wanted out. - Col. Tom Parker. 1977) After hearing so many stories about the death of Elvis Presley, I have decided to tell the world the real story on the facts concerning that day in August, 1977. Yes, that day, the 16th of August. Is it a coincidence that a person born on that January 8, first month, eighth day, would perish on the 8th month and the 16th day? Probably if two (2) people were born on that day it makes more sense. You see, numerology always played an important part of my life and still does today. So many people have written or spoke about my death as a hoax. It was not a hoax! I decided to reinvent myself in the form of my brother (Jesse Garon) and yes, Elvis Presley did die that day. But after much searching for the right people, I found several people from different states who I consider my most loyal and trustworthy friends. To some people this book will be just another scandalous piece of fiction, but when you are done I think you will think otherwise. I always felt my brother deserved to live and what better way to let him live his life than to end mine. I was lonely, depressed, in bad health and my numerology chart said that this was the time for it to come to end. Anyone who studies numerology will understand, those who don't may want to look into it. All of the facts (and there are many) even the experts will say they are more than coincidences. I no longer give away Cadillacs or expensive pieces of jewelry because I am nothing more than a man who had a very famous brother. I am not a great literate (I never wrote my own songs), but I am not illiterate either. The perfect day August 16, 1977, 1 + 9 + 7 + 7 = 24, my age backwards (42), the facts go on and on. But my true reasons for the book are for my fans. My death was not a hoax! To my fans, please forgive me, my brother deserved to live, he was with me constantly (spiritually). My life would not be the same had he lived at birth. This was my way of giving him life, and corny as it sounds. The Colonel took this secret to his grave. He was a loyal friend. But I will no longer stand by and have people like Gail Brewer tell you stories that are pure fiction. This book written by a true friend will help you realize why I did what I did. - The Truth About Elvis Aron Presley In His Own Words. (2001). My fascination with the idea of a hoax about death was when Jim Morrison died July 3rd, 1971. Although I saw no correlation (he died at age 27) I was astounded that as famous as he was the body was just closed up and shipped out. Now I don't know all the facts concerning his death. I thought it awfully strange that no autopsy was performed (or so I thought) and just forgotten about. There were a lot of rumors about his death. I noticed he was born on the 8th day. Born in 1944 = 1-8 and died in 1971 = 1-8. Remember my comeback in 1968? 1+9+6+8 = 24. Obviously, I was no longer 24, so I reversed the age to 42. The next time that number had any relevance was 1977 (1+9+7+7 = 24 when I would be 42. Numerology can and does play an important part of my life and we knew that would have to be the date. Most people if they know what to look for will find significance in the forms of numbers in all of my movies! Example: gravestone in " Loving You" (year) 1878 = ? (1+8+7+8 = 24). You have to look at the movies. My hero James Dean died at the age of 24, but I was on top of the world then and wanted to live. - The Truth About Elvis Aron Presley In His Own Words. (2001). I will start about 1974 when the thought first came to me about faking my death. I have always been fascinated with the occult and other spiritual things. When I first saw a wax dummy of myself made by a Mr. Cooper I was fascinated with it. For some time I had thought if it was possible? Could I pull this thing off? I had asked Mr Cooper if he could make another wax dummy for me. He said he could. I in turn said I wanted him to do it and keep it strictly confidential. When I had mentioned it to a very few close friends (Joe Esposito, Larry Geller) they did not think I was serious. I was tired of being Elvis Presley, my health was deteriorating. I just couldn't keep up. My finances were floundering because of my daddy's poor business ventures. I was at my wit's end. As the years progressed I had my ups and downs which are pretty well documented in other books. I also had two detectives from Colorado who I trusted immensely. Originally the date was 1976 according to my numerology charts but I chickened out. A pact was made on the grounds of Graceland one night, hands placed over hands that this secret would never be spoken of outside this room. I picked four (4) of us initially and to this day all have kept the secret. I also know when this book reaches the bookstores people (my loyal friends) will be heartbroken. They took care of me and convinced others that I was no longer alive. In reality Elvis Presley died that day and my twin brother "Jesse" came to life, living in hiding but as a normal human being. I skip around because I am writing stream of consciousness. My own Daddy bless his soul never knew the truth. Little Lisa was told months later and explained to her she would not see me much. The Colonel took this secret to his grave. Many people believe me to still be alive but I was told in the beginning there would be no contact in order for this to work. I go thru a lot of ups and downs since 1977 and have lived in many states but I insisted I needed to be in a warm climate. My personal thoughts are that my fans will understand. That is very important to me. I just could not face myself any more after seeing myself in the mirror and that is where Larry Geller came in. He asked if he could write a book, and I gave him my blessing. "If I Can Dream" is the title and I like his book. He had filled my head with spiritual thoughts and made me believe we could pull this off. If I had stayed longer I think I would have been booed off the stage. That is why I chose the date 8-16-77. Do you know how many famous people passed away on that date? The great Robert Johnson died on 8-16 and he was born in 1935! Babe Ruth, and Bela Lugosi and many others. I must say I was very nervous that day 8-16. But it had to be done before I went on the road where I would not have been able to pull it off. Did you know there are secret compartments in Graceland that very few people know about! A few like Vester would joke about my being alive but no one took him serious. Many of my friends would ask if I were still alive and they have their doubts but as it was I might have died broke and just a shell of myself. I was given an injection that looked like I was dead but the people closest to me knew better. Believe me I had my doubts that this could be pulled off. But it did and I became Jesse, just a poor white southern boy who didn't sing a lick of anything. I feel bad my Daddy wasn't allowed to know but it just couldn't be done. I better go now and collect my thoughts to tell you the rest next time. - The Truth About Elvis Aron Presley In His Own Words. (2001). You Found Me By Pastor Bob Joyce ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WUI7_rZpl8c.html
Elvis Presley changed and talks about his past, but he has his fans in his mind....As you listen to Pastor Bob Joyce (Elvis) in this video when you go to 10:15 he hints about his life before! Interesting isn't it? Here are the words that he says (go to 10:15 in the video): "There is something about this man, that is so appealing to me. That I am not going to concern ... I'm not going to concern myself with what I was and what I had before. Because Jesus makes a difference in my life. There is something about Jesus that causes me not to even be so concerned about my life that I had before. Or my problems or whatever it is that I had in life. Suddenly things have changed, my mind has changed, my affections, my ah ... interests has changed. I'm not interested in how many fish I can catch today. I'm interested to see what Jesus is going to do next. Can you imagine walking with Jesus everywhere you went. Listen what I am telling you this morning is reality." YOU Always on His Mind by Pastor Bob Joyce ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iYt-TN3M2YU.html
bamang Elvis family history heredity certain families have traits and they have to avoid things that trigger what sets it off alcohol cancer diabetes since you are starting out on an unlevel playing field ya have to know this and it's a life long awareness we jump into things some do without knowing that and then we are a life long pork eater or sugar or drinker etc things are more well known no than the past diets and what not to do
i reckon if the makers for elvis presley jump suits was non exsisted.. well on his final concert. elvis would of wear jeans and a button shirt.. yet he would had looked like fashion of the early 80s considering 1977 was just next to 1980s and 1977 was almost dead gone of the 70s
its interesting how m jackson slowly has die down of his death.. But yet Elvis presley still lives on and we all still talk about elvis. I am not a fan of m jackson. He was like a very strange mid age guy.
