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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2022

I want to explain my absence from the website for most of the past week.  We had dire emergencies with two of our pets…who are our family.  There were several days when we were so afraid that they were both going to die.  They truly are our babies so it was a horrible experience.  After a nightmarish string of days, we are so very thankful that they have both recovered.  Our little Daisy spent days between our regular vet’s office, the emergency hospital, and a specialty animal hospital a long drive from our home.  I spent an entire morning frantically calling all over this area trying to find a vet qualified to treat a prairie dog as Rascal’s regular Dr. was completely booked up.   All this while being so distraught about Daisy and needing to get her back into the emergency hospital.  I cried just about all day that day.  It truly has been a hellish nightmare.  Below are photos of Daisy and Rascal so you may see why they are so very precious to us.   Daisy is almost back to normal today after so much medical care and Rascal did recover on his own without a Dr’s help.

This is our darling Daisy:

This is our little Rascal watching TV with Tom:

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2022

This is a sweet video that I enjoyed…

Nov 6, 2022

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022

I just cast my vote for Graceland and I know you will want to also.  We can vote once every day until Dec. 5th.

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Jesse just called a few minutes ago, this afternoon, and brightened my day so very, very much.  He had just received the letter which I sent to him last Thursday and is very concerned about our little Daisy.  He has said prayers for her.  He told me that she is going to be alright and that is very comforting.

Jesse has not felt well for the last few days…has had a badly upset stomach.  But he is feeling better today.  He was leaving for a Dr. appointment soon and so we did not get to talk very long.  I am so thankful that he called…just hearing his voice is such a blessing to me.

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SENT TO JESSE THRU THIS POINT ON

WEDNESDAY,  NOVEMBER 9, 2022

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022

I want to explain ahead of time that I may have to be away from the site again.  Our little Daisy suffered a setback in her health Wednesday morning and she is now back in another emergency diagnostic hospital overnight.  We don’t know how long she may have to stay…hoping she can maybe come home tomorrow.  Prayers please for our little baby girl.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER, 12, 2022

There are two copies of Jesse’s book for sale now at reasonable prices on the Abe Books website.  Below are the descriptions, etc. for these copies in case someone has been looking for the book.

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  The Truth About Elvis Aron Presley: In His Own Words

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    The Truth About Elvis Aron Presley: In His Own Words

    Hinton, Donald; Presley, Jesse Garon

    Published by Amer Literary Pr, 2001

    ISBN 10: 1561676764ISBN 13: 9781561676767

    Seller: Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, U.S.A.
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    Condition: Very Good. Independent family-run bookstore for over 50 years! Buy with confidence! Book is in very good condition with minimal signs of use.

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    TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022

    Below is a video that I enjoyed and hope my visitors will also.

    Elvis Presley Breaking News that you wanna know!

    If you are a true Elvis fan-Watch this it’s amazing.

    Elvis in rehearsal in 1970- You cannot watch and listen to him and not realize how great he was.

    youtu.be/-wDsAOjt228

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Our little Daisy is so much better!  We were able to bring her home Monday afternoon after 5 nights in the hospital.  She is on medication and prescription food.  She will eat only the prescription food for the rest of her life.  We are so relieved and happy to have her home.  Thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers.  Below is a  photo of her that Tom took during a visit with her in the hospital in her Elizabethan collar.

Jesse called my closest friend one night this week to ask how Daisy is doing.  He was doing well and I am so glad to know that he is alright too.

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I liked the below tribute video to Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis very much.  While reading the posted comments about this video, I came upon the below very long comment and immediately recognized the words which Jesse wrote for his book.  I posted a response inviting the person who posted the comment to my website (This may be where the poster found the quotes from Jesse’s letters.).

I have no idea who the owner of this channel going by the name John Burrows really is…BUT IT IS NOT JESSE.

youtu.be/kCdLHRj7t9U

Flash

2 weeks ago

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). 

Linda Hood Sigmon

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The above is an excerpt from Jesse’s own book which he co-authored. You may see the handwritten letters in Elvis’ own handwriting on my website. https://lindahoodsigmonstruth.com/jesses-book-the-truth-about-elvis-aron-presley-in-his-own-words-2/jesses-handwritten-letters-which-were-published-in-the-book/ Please do take the time to see Elvis’ own truth about how and why he left. Jesse is 87 now and is my friend of 30 years. We speak frequently to this day.

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Never tire of all these wonderful matches…  Only a tiny bit of plastic surgery for disguise.

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So beautiful…

“Unchained Melody” by Elvis Presley was originally written by Hy Zaret, while the melody was provided by Alex North. It was used as a theme song for the movie Unchained (1955), wherein the vocals were done by Todd Duncan. The song has been recorded several times, and the most prominent was the one recorded by the Righteous Brothers in 1965.

It was in 1954 when Alex North was asked to compose a song for the prison film Unchained. Although North already had a melody, he wanted Hy Zaret to write the lyrics. At first, he refused, so both of them did it together. However, the producer requested that the word “unchained” should be included, but Zaret refused. Eventually, the song was entitled “Unchained Melody,” however, the word “unchained” is not found in the song.

Zaret wanted to focus on someone who had been longing for his lover, whom he had not seen for a long time. The movie tells the story of a man who has been contemplating whether to escape from prison or complete his sentence so he can return to his family. The song itself has an unusual melody.

Elvis Presley’s Version of “Unchained Melody”

Despite suffering from deteriorating health , Elvis Presley still managed to do a show in Rapid City on June 21, 1977. During the show, he performed the song “Unchained Melody.” Two months after his performance, Elvis died in August 1977. According to Rolling Stone, the performance was the last great moment of his career.

In March 1978, RCA Records released the recording of Elvis Presley’s “Unchained Melody,” and it peaked at number six on the country charts. On July 10, 1986, the record was certified Gold by Music Canada. Some of the most unforgettable Elvis Presley songs are “Suspicious Minds” and “Stuck On You.”

The video of Elvis Presley’s performance of “Unchained Melody” has been viewed several times, watch it here:

Get Mesmerized By Elvis Presley’s Soothing Voice in “Unchained Melody”

Elvis Presley AI 4K Restored – Unchained Melody + Indianapolis Airport TRIBUTE 1977

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Despite what many say about Elvis’ health and how he looked during his last show, please take note of how very well and happy he looked when his plane landed in Indianapolis’s airport to do his very last show on June 26th, 1977.  Also, please take note of his DEA Staff emblem on his jacket.

Elvis was leaving us clues all over the place all the time leading up to August 16, 1977.  Most people did not even notice…too sad and too bad.  They still do not notice nor understand his truth here on my website.

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My dearest friend, MJ, called my attention to the below news about a book coming out today.  This book is about the Jordanaires.  I have every expectation that this will be a good book because of the topic…the Jordanaires have always been good people and good friends to Elvis.  Keep an eye on Ray Walker…very interesting fella!

The book is available on Amazon:

The greatest backup group in the history of recorded music undoubtedly was the Jordanaires, a gospel group of mostly Tennessee boys, formed in the 1940s, that set the standard for studio vocal groups in the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, and beyond. In their sixty-five-year career, from 1948 through 2013, the recordings they sang on have sold an estimated eight billion copies.

They sang on more than 200 of Elvis’s recordings, including most of his biggest hits. They were in three of his best-known movies, appeared with him on most of his early nation-wide TV shows, and toured with him for many years. Throughout Elvis’s early career, they were his most trusted friends and probably his most positive influence. “No telling how many thousands of miles we rode together over those fourteen years,” remembered Gordon Stoker, the group’s manager and high tenor, “and most of those miles were good miles, with lots of laughs, and lots of talk about life.”

While the Jordanaires’ bread and butter may have been Nashville’s burgeoning recording industry, it seemed that there was always a plane waiting to take them cross country to the pop sessions in L.A. They sang on most of Ricky Nelson’s biggest hits and over the years backed up Andy Williams, Fats Domino, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Dinah Shore, The Everly Brothers, Glen Campbell, Patti Page, Neil Young, Perry Como, Loretta Lynn, Ringo Starr, Tom Jones, Andy Griffith, Bobby Vinton, Brenda Lee, Patsy Cline, Billy Ray Cyrus, Clyde McPhatter, and about 2,100 other recording acts.

About the Author

Michael Kosser came to Nashville to write songs in 1971 and enjoyed a songwriting career that included recordings by country stars like George Jones, Charlie Rich, Conway Twitty, Tammy Wynette, Ray Price, Kitty Wells, Barbara Mandrell, Marty Robbins, The Kendalls, Blake Shelton, and Josh Gracin. He has written twenty published books and was a senior editor at American Songwriter Magazine, where he wrote a column, “Street Smarts,” for more than twenty years. Kosser has also written extensively for Variety, the Nashville news media, and various other music publications. He and his wife, Gina, live in Nashville, Tennessee.

Alan Stoker is the son of Gordon Stoker, of the Jordanaires quartet. He’s a Grammy-winning audio engineer, a musician/vocalist, and a music historian. As a musician/vocalist, he’s backed up beach music legend Clifford Curry and Sam Moore of the Stax Records duo Sam and Dave. He’s also recorded with prog-rock group McKendree Spring and E Street Band bassist Gary Tallent. He’s opened shows for Ray Charles and his orchestra, Mary Wilson of the Supremes, Rick Nelson and the Stone Canyon band, the Tams, Crystal Gayle, and others.

He’s the long-time legendary archivist for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, TN. He’s preserved some of the earliest recordings of the biggest names in music. Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash are just a few of the artists whose recordings Stoker has been involved with. His work is credited on close to one hundred commercially released products, including Hank Williams Mother’s Best Flour Show, The Patsy Cline Collection, The Bristol Sessions: Historic Recordings from Bristol, Tennessee, and the Grammy award–winning Night Train to Nashville: Music City Rhythm & Blues 1945–1970.

Stoker has appeared in numerous documentaries as a music historian. He’s a twenty-year member of the National Recording Preservation Board at the Library of Congress.

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SENT TO JESSE THRU THIS POINT

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2022

I am very heartbroken and sad to share that our little prairie dog Rascal died on Saturday.  He became ill again late Thursday after I had completed sending my package out to Jesse.    He improved and then became sicker again on Friday night and we took him to the emergency animal hospital on Saturday.  The loss of that little fur baby has left huge holes in both my heart and Tom’s.  We have had him since he was just weeks old and he would have turned ten in Feb. 2023.  He lived a very good life and longer than the life expectancy.   Animals are some of  the sweetest of life’s blessings.

Below is a video of Tom and Rascal a few months after we brought him into our home and our lives.  As you can see, he and Tom were close buds from the very start.

I apologize that the earlier version of my video did not play properly.  This version should play well.

Rascal video on July 26 2013

Linda Hood Sigmon

This is our precious little prairie dog, Rascal, when he was still very young. Jesse wanted to see Rascal, so this is the reason we made this video.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Wishing all of my American visitors a most blessed and happy Thanksgiving holiday this Thursday.

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The below video is enjoyable as it shows Elvis while we can listen to his music…and we can also read all of the wonderfully complimentary remarks some very famous people have said about him.  

Elvis and his charisma (Part 10): What they said about him

Gianni Guerriero

My tribute to Elvis through what many artists have said about him.

youtu.be/F3VFsJ8jupo

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2022

I came across the below two videos which are evidently outtakes from the documentary film “Elvis Found Alive” which was released about 10 years ago.  I have not watched the full film in many years and my memory may not be fully correct.  However, I know for certain that there are portions of the below clips which were not in the initial release of the film.  Therefore I do want to share them here.

Joel Gilbert contacted me some years ago and denied that the voice on his film is really Jesse.  He reported my channel to YouTube and caused me to close my channel myself before he continued his reports against me enough times to cause YouTube to close my channel.  I then began the process of recreating my YouTube channel minus all videos related to the “Elvis Found Alive”  CD.

I also removed the music player from my websites due to his contact with me.  This is why there is now only a menu link on my website to the channel on YouTube where you may hear all of the songs.

Jesse and I, of course, discussed Gilbert’s displeaure with me and he was definitely on my side.  He felt that Gilbert was jealous of my channel on YouTube doing much better than his own relating to the songs.  Having to close my channel and begin all over again was very disturbing as I lost my subscribers which I had gained over many years as well as having to try to find and load all of my videos again.

I have downloaded the two below videos to save as I have no way of knowing if Gilbert has given this channel owner permission to display these outtakes or if Gilbert will come after this channel owner and have them taken down.

Gilbert proved to me that he is not a very nice nor ethical person so I don’t know if my writing this and displaying the two videos will get him riled up at me again or not.

Please bear in mind that I KNOW that the speaking & singing voice on the videos absolutely is Jesse.  Jesse has written me an indepth letter and spoken with me about Gilbert and the documentary a number of times.  Also please bear in mind that the man sitting in the chair during the videos is NOT really Jesse.  Jesse said that he was filmed in silhouette and Gilbert then brought in someone else to show in the film.  Gilbert sent out Emails to various people asking them to appear in his documentary evidently to be the person sitting in the chair while Jesse’s voice was used to read the script.  As you can see those are NOT Jesse’s hands in the documentary and in these outtakes.

First of all I will display Jesse’s full handwritten letter to me regarding Gilbert’s documentary.

Below are the two videos:

Elvis Alive To This Day? Part1

Big Hoss

Nov 23, 2022

youtu.be/FK6M4NkJIe8

Elvis Really Alive To This Day? Part 2

Big Hoss

Nov 23, 2022

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Just want to let everyone know that Jesse did call us this afternoon late.  Sadly, Tom and I had gone for a long walk and missed speaking with him.  He left a nice long message which we really enjoyed.  He sounded very well.  He said he would try to call back later.  He received my package which I mailed last Wednesday today and read about our loss of little Rascal and he was sorry to learn that.  Even though we didn’t get to speak, his call and hearing his voice absolutely made my day.  I am so thankful for the gift of Jesse in my life.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2022

I just read some sad news about James Burton and will share the article below.  Prayers for him, please.

Shreveport musician James Burton in critical condition after falling on Thanksgiving Day

Meredith G. White

Shreveport Times

November 28, 2022

Legendary Shreveport musician James Burton is in critical condition following hip replacement surgery after he slipped and fell at his Nashville home on Thanksgiving morning.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member is known as one of the “finest guitar pickers in either country or rock” according to critic Mark Deming and is ranked number 19 in Rolling Stone’s list of 100 Greatest Guitarists. Since the 1950s Burton has recorded and performed with an array of singers including Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Emmylou Harris and most notably as the leader of Elvis Presley’s TCB Band.

According to the James Burton International Guitar Festival Facebook page, Burton had his hip replaced at Vanderbilt Medical Center and the surgery was successful, but his remaining kidney is struggling to process all of the medication he’s been given.

Burton was diagnosed with kidney cancer earlier this year and underwent surgery in early October. While he is now officially cancer-free post-surgery, the remaining kidney is struggling on its own after the multiple surgeries and heavy doses of medications.

According to an update on his Facebook page, his condition is improving with his blood levels slowly coming back up after a critical dive over the weekend.

Meredith G. White is the arts and culture reporter for the Shreveport Times. You can find her on Facebook as Meredith G. White, on Instagram and Twitter as @meredithgwhite, and email her at mgwhite@gannett.com.

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Elvis Presley tops The Beatles and Michael Jackson in incredible new achievement

Elvis Presley beat MJ and Beatles legends John Lennon and George Harrison from beyond the grave.

By GEORGE SIMPSON

11:19, Wed, Nov 23, 2022 | UPDATED: 11:43, Wed, Nov 23, 2022

How can you possibly compare music giants like Elvis Presley and The Beatles, who have sold more records than any other artists in music history? The Fab Four revolutionised pop and The King brought black rock and roll into the mainstream over their incredible careers which began over 60 years ago. Fans will always have their favourites, but occasionally the stars are still able to compete today, even from beyond the grave.

Forbes have posted their list of the highest-paid dead celebrities of 2022, with estates of late stars raking in hundreds of millions over the last 12 months. Elvis, who had his first-ever cinematic biopic released this year, made $110 million. Incredibly at least $80 million of this came from tour tickets, shows and merchandise, according to estate sources. The music icon, who died of a heart attack topped some other huge music legends who are no longer with us.

Elvis Presley tops Michael Jackson and The Beatles in incredible new achievement  (Image: GETTY)

Michael Jackson, who died in 2009 after an accidental overdose, took $75 million this year. The King of Pop’s estate has been profiting not only from the back catalogue, but also from his Cirque de Soleil show in Las Vegas and MJ The Musical on Broadway. The latter will have grossed $80 million by this month, according to estate sources. This is incredibly impressive given that the show only debuted nine months ago.

Surprisingly far down the list were late Beatles stars John Lennon and George Harrison.

Lennon, who was shot dead at 40 in 1980, made $16 million this year. This was primarily his royalties from his solo and Beatles work. His estate also took an estimated $3.5 million thanks to music rights secured by Disney for Peter Jackson’s The Beatles: Get Back documentary.

Just behind him on $12 million is Harrison, who died of cancer aged 58 in 2001. The streaming miniseries gave his estate $2.5 million added to his annual takings from his back catalogue. Additionally, both he and Lennon made $2.6 million for The Beatles Cirque de Soleil show. Yet, overall, there was one music star who beat even Elvis in the 2022 earnings of the dead.

Below is the link to this full article:

https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/music/1700423/Elvis-Presley-Michael-Jackson-Beatles-John-Lennon-George-Harrison-dead-celebrities

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ANNOUNCEMENT:

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2022

I have created a new page dedicated to Christmas and birthday messages written to Jesse by the visitors to my website.    Everyone is invited and welcome to participate in writing your messages of love, caring, respect, and support for Jesse.

Please don’t hesitate to invite your friends to visit and send their messages to Jesse.

Below is the link to the new page to post your messages.

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I have created the new Current News & Events page

for the month of December, 2022

CURRENT NEWS & EVENTS DECEMBER, 2022

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