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Hi Gang,
Over the weekend I interviewed photographer Keith Alverson about his background, times with Elvis and his exciting new book 'Strictly Elvis: 1973-74-75'.
It was a delight talking with him and finding out more about his stunning photographs and how he happened to get such great photos - his "Phoenix" jumpsuits have always been favourites of mine.

I was pretty damn excited about the book already but now I can't wait. 8) :) 8)

Sadly I cannot make ELVIS WEEK - but anyone from FECC going there can get a signed copy direct from Keith.
That would be very cool.

Go here to EIN for the interview & preview pages from the book.
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http://www.elvisinfonet.com/Interview_Keith_Alverson_Strictly-Elvis-book.html

Sadly I could not post the pages in high-quality as "fans" all too readily copy them and post them elsewhere, however some of the photos are in amazing quality.
Good to know they have all been digitally rescanned for the book from Keith's original negatives.

Cheers
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Thanks Piers!



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Stunning..!


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Over 1400 photos in the book: wow!

Thanks for the interview, good questions asked, very informative!

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I have a feeling I am not going to be able to resist this one :smt026 !


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I sure have great expectyations from this book and really looking forward in having it. It will be a Delight to see all these photo's and many for the first time I assume.



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looks to be very interesting!


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Nice interview!




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MikeFromHolland wrote:.

Over 1400 photos in the book: wow!

Thanks for the interview, good questions asked, very informative!

:smt023

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THANKS -
Good to be forewarned that ALL his photos - good and bad will be in the book, but I sure the quality of the GREAT ones - wow they are stunning quality - will more than make up for any out-of-focus ones.
I am sure like with the previous TORONTO book some fans will complain of "fuzzy/ blurred" photos however these often help impart the real action of an Elvis performance.

I'm sure looking forward to this book - and especially as all the negatives have been digitally re-scanned.

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PiersEIN wrote:Hi Gang,
Over the weekend I interviewed photographer Keith Alverson about his background, times with Elvis and his exciting new book 'Strictly Elvis: 1973-74-75'.
It was a delight talking with him and finding out more about his stunning photographs and how he happened to get such great photos - his "Phoenix" jumpsuits have always been favourites of mine.

I was pretty damn excited about the book already but now I can't wait. 8) :) 8)

Sadly I cannot make ELVIS WEEK - but anyone from FECC going there can get a signed copy direct from Keith.
That would be very cool.

Go here to EIN for the interview & preview pages from the book.
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http://www.elvisinfonet.com/Interview_Keith_Alverson_Strictly-Elvis-book.html

Sadly I could not post the pages in high-quality as "fans" all too readily copy them and post them elsewhere, however some of the photos are in amazing quality.
Good to know they have all been digitally rescanned for the book from Keith's original negatives.

Cheers
Piers

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Piers - As always an excellent interview. Thank you so much for that. As far as the book, it looks as though the money I saved from not purchasing the Madison Square Garden book, will be spent on this one. Can't wait to relive the excitement of Elvis on stage in Keith's photos.



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It's available now, and no way I'm going to pass on this one.
Keith Alverson shot some incredible pictures and the previews show that this is a quality release including many unreleased shots.

Well done Keith!


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ORION wrote:Piers - As always an excellent interview. Thank you so much for that. As far as the book, it looks as though the money I saved from not purchasing the Madison Square Garden book, will be spent on this one. Can't wait to relive the excitement of Elvis on stage in Keith's photos.
same for me... this is exactly kind of book i like`!
only question missing i would have asked Kieth is what he remembered from seeing the 2 Macon April 1972 shows?


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Excellent Interview Piers !

Looking forward to Keith's book....hope to pick it up directly from him during Elvis week !


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Piers,

Thanks so very much for this information. Thank you also for taking the time to sit down with Keith and conduct this interview. A terrific job. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!!

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i (thought) it was one of the very best interviews i have ever read! :D (and i'm not just saying that) i have investigated and got feedback that the original June 1972 tour AND Madison Square Garden project is overblown and way too much pages filled with press conference stuff(which most of have enough of anyhow!?) the CD of a show w already have available in a very similar sound means almost nothing + original project seems trimmed down to a remembrance trip for Pal ONLY for Madison Square Garden shows?
where as i always loved Kieths 1975 shots and especially all the ones he took on 31st May that year -outstanding!- so that's why i paid for his book today and left the Madison Square Garden book on the shelf :|


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rlj4ep wrote:Piers,
Thanks so very much for this information. Thank you also for taking the time to sit down with Keith and conduct this interview. A terrific job. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!!
rlj
THANKS rlj,
I'm glad the interview was appreciated by FECC members.
I had been considering interviewing Keith Alverson since 2015 so as soon as the book was announced I knew it was the right time.

Interesting that a few fans are passing on the MSG book to buy this one.
Originally I was told that the FTD book was going to feature the whole "On Tour" period - so maybe they have decided to split it it into two volumes with the next one actually focused "On Tour".
Hopefully the 'On Tour' volume will come with the box-set we have been waiting for.

I wish I was going to Elvis Week to pick up a signed copy and shake hands with Keith.

Cheers
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Just got the book and it's a stunner. 464 pages stuffed with pictures - there are so many it's almost on OD - many I never saw before. Keith Alverson sure took a lot great and classic shots! A must have for jumpsuit junkies like me :D



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Still waiting for my copy from Elvis Shop in Utrecht but I must congratulate you for an amazing interview, thanks Piers. I wish you could have been involved with this book and included this interview because it's so cool. I actually met Mr Alversson at the Danish Elvis conventions courtsey of Arjan Deelen and Henrik Knudsen about 20 years ago and it was great to ask him about photos and etc in person. BTW Piers, get together with Mr Lorentzen and publish a book with all your interviews so we can have them in print-form.


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drghanem wrote:Still waiting for my copy from Elvis Shop in Utrecht but I must congratulate you for an amazing interview, thanks Piers. I wish you could have been involved with this book and included this interview because it's so cool. I actually met Mr Alversson at the Danish Elvis conventions courtsey of Arjan Deelen and Henrik Knudsen about 20 years ago and it was great to ask him about photos and etc in person. BTW Piers, get together with Mr Lorentzen and publish a book with all your interviews so we can have them in print-form.
WOW that's very kind.
I try and help out Erik L when I can find any spare time - however full time "real work" limits my 'Elvis' time.
The recent Elvis Files magazine has my complete Tony Joe White interview in it from many years ago.
Originally it went into our Australian EIN fan club Newsletter so was slightly edited.
I recently came across the original cassette of the TJW interview and so gave the full version to Erik to use in the mag.
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Great Interview...




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Hans wrote:Just got the book and it's a stunner. 464 pages stuffed with pictures - there are so many it's almost on OD - many I never saw before.
Keith Alverson sure took a lot great and classic shots!
A must have for jumpsuit junkies like me :D
EAP35 wrote:Great Interview...
Thanks and I'm jealous Hans, that you have it already.
It may take a while to get to Australia
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I've just received it and it's FANTASTIC
Jumpsuit junkies will be in heaven with this one
lots , lots of unseen pictures, fascinating stories about the shows...a MUST HAVE !!!!
Buy it now you won't regret it
I received the MSG book too but I was a little bit disappointed.


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jessewade wrote:I've just received it and it's FANTASTIC
Jumpsuit junkies will be in heaven with this one
lots , lots of unseen pictures, fascinating stories about the shows...a MUST HAVE !!!!
Buy it now you won't regret it
I received the MSG book too but I was a little bit disappointed.
EXCELLENT!
Thanks for the positive report jessewade.
I am going to wait until I am back in the UK to get the MSG book as the postage to Australia adds another $100 to the cost. :facep:
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Jessewade- what particularily dissapointed you about the MSG book?


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