Sonny West releasing new DVD...

[franny]

This was on EIN...

franny

Sonny West also releasing DVD: Sonny West, who co-wrote 'Elvis - What Happened' and, the upcoming memoir, 'Elvis Still Taking Care of Business', will release a DVD entitled "ELVIS: Up Close & Personal With Sonny West" according to www.sonnywest.com. And as we reported on 14 May, West has also agreed to promote his book with the help of "Big Elvis", a 550 pounds heavy Las Vegas impersonator.

http://www.sonnywest.com/

[T_J]

"West has also agreed to promote his book with the help of "Big Elvis", a 550 pounds heavy Las Vegas impersonator."



If that is true, West is a ****ing loser.

[rickeap]

Not a good sign Sonny

[JDD]

That last part just cost old Sonny a sale. I was just getting ready to order that book this week on Amazon. I know it Won't stop him , but it won't be my money he's getting .

[ajr]

I guess he doesn't need my money, but I was going to try & read it.
Not now !! Big mistake ,Sonny. In more ways than one.

[pacer 1966]

Yeah he's blew it as far as I'm concerened.....promoting his book with this fat impersonator,is an insult to Elvis' memory and to the fans whom he expects to buy the book.
Shame on him.....

[srj1967]

What difference does it make that Sonny is using a larger EP impersonator to promote his book?

The same people who complain about this seem to be okay with impersonators in general.

And this "Big Elvis" seems to have a good reputation in that part of the Elvis world.

[ajr]

What difference does it make that Sonny is using a larger EP impersonator to promote his book?

The same people who complain about this seem to be okay with impersonators in general.

And this "Big Elvis" seems to have a good reputation in that part of the Elvis world.

It doesn't really matter to me. Just that many were involved in the parody & promotion of a "fat Elvis " & making fun of him. But, I wasn't going to "buy" his book anyway...... So, I'm sure he could care less.
Likewise with Esposito. Not friends that I can see.

[toffe]

Hmm...

[JDD]

What difference does it make that Sonny is using a larger EP impersonator to promote his book?

The same people who complain about this seem to be okay with impersonators in general.

And this "Big Elvis" seems to have a good reputation in that part of the Elvis world.

I can only talk for me not the others that seem to be okay..
Thanks to stuff like this there is a whole generation now that actually thinks Elvis was "350 lbs wearing spandex talking baby talk and eatting Nanner samwhiches" (which is an actual quote I've heard more times then I can count) . Its turned him into a punchline, It all seems to be Mockery to me.

I won't be telling anyone else not to buy the book, but it cost him a sale to me. I guess I'm just not amused.

[Evi]

I can only talk for me not the others that seem to be okay..
Thanks to stuff like this there is a whole generation now that actually thinks Elvis was "350 lbs wearing spandex talking baby talk and eatting Nanner samwhiches" (which is an actual quote I've heard more times then I can count) . Its turned him into a punchline, It all seems to be Mockery to me.

I won't be telling anyone else not to buy the book, but it cost him a sale to me. I guess I'm just not amused.

you are right Unfortunately my generations (I am 14) think of Elvis as an fat and old drug addict The fact that one of his friends (for who Elvis was always there to help) is hiring a 550 pounds impersonator to promote the book is insulting as he is contributing more for the younger generations to think he really was like that

[franny]

you are right Unfortunately my generations (I am 14) think of Elvis as an fat and old drug addict The fact that one of his friends (for who Elvis was always there to help) is hiring a 550 pounds impersonator to promote the book is insulting as he is contributing more for the younger generations to think he really was like that

You're right! This is how the new generation see Elvis, not everyone, but if this is what they read and hear...and, I don't understand why he's hiring an impersonator to begin with, does he think so little of his new book?

franny

[Evi]

You're right! This is how the new generation see Elvis, not everyone, but if this is what they read and hear...and, I don't understand why he's hiring an impersonator to begin with, does he think so little of his new book?

franny

I guess he is interested just in the cash-in not how he is portraying Elvis

[TCBnAflash]

What kind of PR people would think that is a good way to promote a book/DVD?

[srj1967]

I've been in touch with Sonny's promoter (and no ... this is not to "blow my own horn" before anyone writes a sarcastic email, I'm just stating a fact here).

He's in Vegas for a couple of days and will email me when he gets back. I'm arranging for a copy of the book to be sent to me, so I'll ask him (subtly of course) what's the deal with this "Big Elvis" bloke; is it true etc? Will let you all know what transpires ...

[ajr]

"Sonny West appears with Big Elvis to autograph copies of new book: Sonny West, Elvis Presley?s longtime bodyguard and one of the last remaining members of the ?Memphis Mafia,? will appear with Pete ?Big Elvis? Vallee Friday, May 18, at Bill?s Gamblin? Hall & Saloon and will sign his new book ?Elvis: Still Taking Care of Business.?
Because of Vallee?s admiration and respect for his namesake, devotion to the King?s persona, loyalty to Elvis fans and lifelong career as an Elvis tribute artist, West will be a special guest with Big E during his show in Bill?s Lounge between 3 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. "

Seems a tad "cheesy" , but whatever......

Thanks, srj .Maybe you can get a better answer.
Whatever I say ,it's not going to sound nice .... but maybe you could mention ,tactfully, that E's fans don't think it's a good idea.

[ajr]

Big E on YouTube :


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4T2nFMC6Zs

[Dorulet]

Oh.. my... God...
It's so bad i can't decide wether to laugh or to cry...

[Dovey]

That is disgusting!!! Dovey

[JDD]

Big E on YouTube :


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4T2nFMC6Zs

Thanks for the clip ajr, now I know I'm doing the right thing passing .
That was terrible.