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NEWS - U2's Bono, Petty, Crow, No Doubt, & Spears To Prove 'Elvis Lives'
10/09/2002
(10/9/02, 5 p.m. ET) -- U2 frontman Bono, Tom Petty, Sheryl Crow, Dave Matthews, No Doubt, and Britney Spears are among the music superstars that will pay tribute to Elvis Presley during an NBC prime-time television special titled Elvis Lives, which will air in late November or early December. The concert special is a collaboration between NBC and BMG's RCA Records.
The hour-long special will honor the enduring musical legacy of "The King" as well as celebrate the immensely successful worldwide debut of the definitive Presley collection, Elvis 30 #1 Hits, on RCA Records. The show will also be interspersed with stories, opinions, and observations from renowned individuals about Presley's importance. Historic footage of Presley's performances and interviews, as well as recent footage of the worldwide events marking the 25th anniversary of his death, will also be included. In addition, the special will feature contemporary artists' performances of four tracks culled from Elvis 30 #1 Hits.
"We are thrilled to join forces with NBC to make Elvis's incredible legacy come alive for TV viewers and for the music fans who have made Elvis 30 #1 Hits a Number One album," said Bob Jamieson, the chairman of RCA Music Group. "The caliber of the artists and celebrities who have signed on to this project speaks volumes about Elvis's tremendous influence."
This special is a tremendously important part of BMG/RCA's ongoing campaign to introduce Elvis to a new generation," explained Joe DiMuro, the senior VP of strategic marketing for BMG. "Based on the incredible response to Elvis 30 #1 Hits among consumers of all ages, we're confident that Elvis Lives will be a huge success for NBC.
Other celebrities including rapper Chuck D, Denis Leary, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, and Dennis Hopper have also signed on for Elvis Lives. More stars participating in the special will be announced shortly, according to NBC.
Elvis recently set a new record when Elvis 30 #1 Hits debuted at Number One in 17 territories in its first week, including the U.S., the U.K., Canada, France, Australia, Spain, Belgium, Argentina, New Zealand, Ireland, Denmark, Sweden, Chile, Switzerland, Austria, Brazil, and the United Arab Emirates. The set, which was released on September 24, is the first Elvis album ever to debut at the top of the U.S. album chart.
-- Jason Gelman, New York
NEWS - U2's Bono, Petty, Crow, No Doubt, & Spears To Prove 'Elvis Lives'
10/09/2002
(10/9/02, 5 p.m. ET) -- U2 frontman Bono, Tom Petty, Sheryl Crow, Dave Matthews, No Doubt, and Britney Spears are among the music superstars that will pay tribute to Elvis Presley during an NBC prime-time television special titled Elvis Lives, which will air in late November or early December. The concert special is a collaboration between NBC and BMG's RCA Records.
The hour-long special will honor the enduring musical legacy of "The King" as well as celebrate the immensely successful worldwide debut of the definitive Presley collection, Elvis 30 #1 Hits, on RCA Records. The show will also be interspersed with stories, opinions, and observations from renowned individuals about Presley's importance. Historic footage of Presley's performances and interviews, as well as recent footage of the worldwide events marking the 25th anniversary of his death, will also be included. In addition, the special will feature contemporary artists' performances of four tracks culled from Elvis 30 #1 Hits.
"We are thrilled to join forces with NBC to make Elvis's incredible legacy come alive for TV viewers and for the music fans who have made Elvis 30 #1 Hits a Number One album," said Bob Jamieson, the chairman of RCA Music Group. "The caliber of the artists and celebrities who have signed on to this project speaks volumes about Elvis's tremendous influence."
This special is a tremendously important part of BMG/RCA's ongoing campaign to introduce Elvis to a new generation," explained Joe DiMuro, the senior VP of strategic marketing for BMG. "Based on the incredible response to Elvis 30 #1 Hits among consumers of all ages, we're confident that Elvis Lives will be a huge success for NBC.
Other celebrities including rapper Chuck D, Denis Leary, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, and Dennis Hopper have also signed on for Elvis Lives. More stars participating in the special will be announced shortly, according to NBC.
Elvis recently set a new record when Elvis 30 #1 Hits debuted at Number One in 17 territories in its first week, including the U.S., the U.K., Canada, France, Australia, Spain, Belgium, Argentina, New Zealand, Ireland, Denmark, Sweden, Chile, Switzerland, Austria, Brazil, and the United Arab Emirates. The set, which was released on September 24, is the first Elvis album ever to debut at the top of the U.S. album chart.
-- Jason Gelman, New York
