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presley31
03-31-2008, 01:26 PM
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r35/jennabackstrom/priscilla/ELVIS20-20TIMES20SQUARE20242.jpg

PHOTO IS BY FAMOUS PHOTOGRAPHER GEORGE KALINSKY WHO ALSO RECENTLY DISCOVERED MANY NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN ELVIS PHOTOS

IMAGES ARE FROM 1972 PERFORMANCE AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN.
EXHIBIT OF THE “LOST PHOTOS” WILL OPEN AT GRACELAND IN MAY.

Right in the heart of Times Square is one of the world’s most iconic rock ‘n roll stars looking over one of New York’s most iconic locations. At 36-foot by 76-foot, a newly unveiled three-story billboard of Elvis Presley greets the more than 1.5 million people who visit Times Square each day. The image on the billboard was captured by award winning photographer, George Kalinsky, who also recently discovered several photos of Elvis that have never been seen publicly.

As the official photographer of Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall and the special photographer for the New York Mets, Kalinsky has created some of the most celebrated images of famous people. World renowned, he has captured some of the greatest moments in the history of sports, entertainment, and politics. In 2002, the photo industry honored him with the International Photographer of the Year award.

The recently discovered “Lost Photos” were created by Kalinsky while he was photographing Elvis’ second-night performance in Madison Square Garden in 1972. He recently came across them and realized they had never been seen by the general public. “It’s a treasure trove of photos,” commented Kalinsky. “When I discovered them I contacted the folks at Graceland, who were thrilled.”

The collection of never before published photos will be displayed at Graceland in May as part of “Elvis Jumpsuits: All Access,” a fashion exhibit featuring more than 50 of Elvis’ famous stage wear jumpsuits. A grand opening for the Kalinsky photo exhibit is scheduled for Memorial Day weekend at Graceland. The billboard is part of the “Great Moments in New York” campaign.

source: www.elvis.com

SeeSeeRider777
03-31-2008, 02:41 PM
Now that is what I am talking about! That is nice! I have to go by there later on.

Tony Trout
03-31-2008, 03:52 PM
WOW! That be awesome!

Diane Lynn
03-31-2008, 03:59 PM
that's too cool, how much more of elvis is stashed away.?

Lonniebealestreet
03-31-2008, 04:00 PM
Very cool! What a great discovery! This image makes a fine wallpaper too, BTW.

Davenport Cousin
03-31-2008, 04:06 PM
It looks fantastic! But did they really have to wait for a never before seen photo to decide to do this? I mean, if King Kong can be on the Empire State Building, or Godzilla can make a home out of Madison Square Garden, then surely Elvis deserves to be on Times Square! It's about time!!!!!!!!!!(y):notworthy

TotallyInsane
03-31-2008, 04:48 PM
Rosanne,
Weren't you just telling me a few minutes ago "YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO GO TO NEW YORK"????? Well, I think it may be time!!!!!!!

SweetCaroline
03-31-2008, 05:03 PM
That is FANTASTIC!!!!!!!(y)(y)(y)
Love that picture of our guy!!! :king::king::king: YAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And to think ELVIS told Jerry Weintraub that he didn't think they would accept him in N.Y.

http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/jerry_weintraub_interview.shtml

Tommy
03-31-2008, 05:19 PM
Thanks so much, GREAT (y)

franny
03-31-2008, 05:27 PM
That looks so cool! Great pic of Elvis! :clap:
Thanks, Jen! (y)

franny

goodelvisgirl
03-31-2008, 06:23 PM
fantastic pic of elvis and good to see him get a billboard that big there should be one in every state

beckyelvis1
03-31-2008, 06:47 PM
Cool cool !

Jailhouse-Rocker
04-02-2008, 01:30 PM
wow thats well cool!!! Anyone wanna buy me a flight out there? :D :D *silence* ..... didn't think so!

President Presley
04-02-2008, 05:39 PM
It shows Elvis is not forgotten:notworthy
They should put it on the White House next time;)
(Nixon would have approve(y))