What is the story (if any)behind this pic?
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What is the story (if any)behind this pic?
...and who is the guy w/E?
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Elvis with Sheriff Sgt "Smokey Joe" Thompson who was in charge of security (Prince Georges County Sheriff's dpt)
College Park - Sept '74
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College Park - Sept '74
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There has been some debate about the image being from Nevada in August -- but Maryland fits his look.
E-Cat, do we assume this is taken on 09-28-74, before the second horrific show that night in College Park?
My gosh, our hero really was wrecked on pharmaceuticals at the end of September.
E-Cat, do we assume this is taken on 09-28-74, before the second horrific show that night in College Park?
My gosh, our hero really was wrecked on pharmaceuticals at the end of September.
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I reckon you also have the other images...and yes.. mildly put - he looked drugged !drjohncarpenter wrote:My gosh, our hero really was wrecked on pharmaceuticals at the end of September.
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Yes -- is this 9-28-74 then?
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There is another picture of Elvis in this out fit,in one of the SEAN SHAVER books,and he looks even worse.
Sad.
Sad.
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could be ..it is assumed that the pics were taken after the concert, before heading to the airportdrjohncarpenter wrote:Yes -- is this 9-28-74 then?
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My guess is prior to the second date on 9-28.
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...or do you think it's from Nevada in August ?
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If the man with Elvis is Sgt. "Smokey Joe" Thompson of the Prince George's County Sheriff's office, it has to be in Maryland.
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I agree. Outside of his glassy eyed-look and infamous "paunch," it's kind of a modern look he has going, plus his relatively thin-face. I've seen him look worse...
It's certainly an unusual shot and he kind of looks cool in a way, if a bit captive.
It's today nicknamed "PG County" in local parlance....and much more part of "the hood" (just outside of gentrified Washington D.C.) then it was in 1974 as a more rural and suburban area at the time.
It's certainly an unusual shot and he kind of looks cool in a way, if a bit captive.
It's today nicknamed "PG County" in local parlance....and much more part of "the hood" (just outside of gentrified Washington D.C.) then it was in 1974 as a more rural and suburban area at the time.
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...all bought at North Beach Leather shop...total invoice $38.000 - yes real funky..unclefester wrote:Gentlemen......can you tell me......is that civilian attire Elvis is wearing or a stage outfit??.....if stage attire it looks new to me??.........if civilian.......those are real fancy duds!!.............uf
see also : http://www.elvis-collectors.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=33945&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=0
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not sure - but look at the pic below:
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This one looks similar.
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though it's seems slightly different it is sure has the same design..
great picture Francesc !
great picture Francesc !
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Assuming this is from College Park he looked as bad as he sounded
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August 30, 1974 is the date I have been given for this photo
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Another mystery!
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Which book if you know off hand I have most of them and cannot recal one from that day.iamhekev wrote:There is another picture of Elvis in this out fit,in one of the SEAN SHAVER books,and he looks even worse.
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A parallel thread, and Mike's careful eye, establish this and the other photos are all from College Park, MD on 09-28-74.
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That's a sad image to me.... it almost looks like the other fellow is holding Elvis upright and steady.
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Amazing photo, Francesc! I have never seen Elvis wearing this suit on stage before. Thank you so much for posting this!
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We all know only too well what the problems were, but do we have to wallow in it like this? There's a tone of positive relish in the insistent repetitions.... It sounds as if there's precious little understanding of, or sympathy for, someone of Elvis's temperament under the merciless stresses of his complicated life.
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chris j wrote:
I love the discussions we have here but it's so sad that a lot of fans are so hung up on the drugs and take every opportunity to bring it up time and time again. This forum would be so much better without the negativeness. And I'm NOT wearing rosecoloured glasses. I KNOW Elvis had problems. So what, he was human like the rest of us.
Let's try and make 2008 a more drug-free year.
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I couldn't agree more Chris. NONE of us ever walked in his shoes and knew what problems he fought however everybody seems to be experts on Elvis' private life.We all know only too well what the problems were, but do we have to wallow in it like this?
I love the discussions we have here but it's so sad that a lot of fans are so hung up on the drugs and take every opportunity to bring it up time and time again. This forum would be so much better without the negativeness. And I'm NOT wearing rosecoloured glasses. I KNOW Elvis had problems. So what, he was human like the rest of us.
Let's try and make 2008 a more drug-free year.
Sincerely
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