tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849561.post8200845155851112312..comments2024-03-24T12:54:09.148-05:00Comments on Kevin's Corner: HISTORY’S RICH WITH MYSTERIES: "ELVIS PRESLEY – TBI Killed the King, not Drugs" by Earl StaggsKevin R. Tipplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04170714419133752724noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849561.post-13025757930949666452016-09-14T08:50:48.190-05:002016-09-14T08:50:48.190-05:00Radine, you could absolutely have it right. I'...<br />Radine, you could absolutely have it right. I've known of boxers who fought too long, quarterbacks who played longer than they should have, actors who didn't know when to hang it up and rest on their laurels, and others in many fields of endeavor who thought they could escape the erosion of talent over time. Thoughts like "always leave them wanting more" and "quit when the quittin's good" come to mind." Please tell me, though, it doesn't happen to writers and we can go on forever. Please?Earl Staggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13349667172813175960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849561.post-9381496468192458262016-09-13T13:01:21.972-05:002016-09-13T13:01:21.972-05:00Follow-up thought. Think of what Elvis's age ...Follow-up thought. Think of what Elvis's age would be now, had he lived. At least leaving us, no matter how "too early," possibly saved him from being an old, wrinkled has-been with declining musical ability. My husband and I saw him at one of his early concerts in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He wore jeans and a nice shirt. Skinny. Very active on stage. The performance was at the fair grounds in a venue normally used for livestock shows. Place was packed, we were enchanted, and screamed along with the audience. We saw him again years later in the new, huge Tulsa Convention Center. He was much heavier, wearing exotic spangles, a shiny white suit. Still the same screaming audience, of course, but we thought back to the skinny kid and missed him. Judy Penz Shaluk reminded us of the possibilities, had he continued on. Radine Trees Nehringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06125945969262201349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849561.post-80552603695396331762016-09-11T09:31:11.821-05:002016-09-11T09:31:11.821-05:00Fame worse than...cancer? Oh, I don't think so...Fame worse than...cancer? Oh, I don't think so.Kevin R. Tipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04170714419133752724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849561.post-54328709380605251702016-09-11T09:17:15.343-05:002016-09-11T09:17:15.343-05:00Judy, maybe fame is the worst disease of all. And...<br />Judy, maybe fame is the worst disease of all. And I'm sorry things didn't work out for you and David.Earl Staggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13349667172813175960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849561.post-21778491821697320892016-09-10T18:00:57.458-05:002016-09-10T18:00:57.458-05:00This was interesting. Elvis was "before my ti...This was interesting. Elvis was "before my time" in that by the time he died, I was into Jethro Tull and Elton John (yes I know...don't say it, they are completely different). But I had no idea he weighed 350 pounds at death. Makes you want to give up PB and banana! Though on the TBI...that is interesting but I am thinking just another excuse for a guy who had it all and was allowed to toss it all away because he was surrounded by yes-men and sycophants. Stories like his are so common in music. Think about it...if Elvis had lived, would he have remained an icon? Maybe because he was a pioneer, but so was Buddy Holly and he is not nearly as revered (although he is revered by musicians, most "folks" probably don't give him a lot of thought). I think we tend to over-honour our musical dead. Jimmy Hendrix. Janis Joplin. Jim Morrison. Would they still be relevant or touring today at some sad sack casino? Or selling life insurance? I know, I'm jaded! But I once had a HUGE crush on David Cassidy. Enough said.Judy Penz Sheluk, authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07631631805016814056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849561.post-19146681227242237732016-09-08T22:01:22.784-05:002016-09-08T22:01:22.784-05:00TBIs were first diagnosed during the first Gulf Wa...TBIs were first diagnosed during the first Gulf War. Over time the concept and the medical diagnosis has made it to the sports world, primary in football, mixed martial arts and boxing. But, it is also somewhat prevalent in auto racing, baseball, and has recently been recognized as an issue in soccer. Especially in women's soccer.Kevin R. Tipplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04170714419133752724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849561.post-84079122033528999602016-09-08T12:46:43.833-05:002016-09-08T12:46:43.833-05:00Susan, I never heard of TBI as Traumatic Brain Inj...<br />Susan, I never heard of TBI as Traumatic Brain Injury either until recently. I think we're going to hear more about it from a number of football players who are plagued with mental and physical problems after their playing days. Boxers, too. Ali comes to mind. Elvis was indeed a formidable and remarkable entertainer. I don't know of anyone who is impersonated as much. That has to mean something. Earl Staggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13349667172813175960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849561.post-1508603228959777582016-09-08T12:28:43.410-05:002016-09-08T12:28:43.410-05:00Radine,your "GOSH" pretty much sums it a...<br />Radine,your "GOSH" pretty much sums it all up in one word. Nice going.Earl Staggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13349667172813175960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849561.post-61964382250713454342016-09-08T09:00:06.039-05:002016-09-08T09:00:06.039-05:00Earle, a wonderful post. I had never heard the the...Earle, a wonderful post. I had never heard the theory of TBI, but your title drew me in. Of course, I thought it meant Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, never having heard of TBI meaning Traumatic Brain Injury. Lots of good information here, most of which I never knew. I am among the minority who believe Elvis really is dead. Those who 'see' him are mostly those who want to believe he is still alive, or they are seeing the myriad fans and imitators who do their best to become Elvis (for what reason I cannot fathom). RIP Elvis - you were a formidiable talent.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11286314155783213006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849561.post-20871216042067966902016-09-08T07:42:20.307-05:002016-09-08T07:42:20.307-05:00GOSH!GOSH!Radinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10050223950169526941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849561.post-90340372250750987562016-09-07T14:06:05.966-05:002016-09-07T14:06:05.966-05:00Caroline, I wasn't a fan in his early years ei...Caroline, I wasn't a fan in his early years either, but when he and his voice matured, he produced some incredibly good serious songs.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849561.post-53096874019418121372016-09-07T13:58:40.699-05:002016-09-07T13:58:40.699-05:00Thanks for your comments, Jacqueline. It's sad...<br />Thanks for your comments, Jacqueline. It's sad that so many people get hooked. The only people who benefit are pharmaceutical companies, drug stores, and rehab centers. The stuff about TBI was news to me, too, but I think we're going to hear more about it in the future.Earl Staggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13349667172813175960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849561.post-88434468151281038952016-09-07T08:50:07.237-05:002016-09-07T08:50:07.237-05:00As usual, Earl, you unearthed new-to-me informatio...As usual, Earl, you unearthed new-to-me information. I really enjoyed the post. I wasn't a fan when I was a teenager, but became one soon after. Caroline Clemmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849561.post-87454290975568246522016-09-07T07:48:39.978-05:002016-09-07T07:48:39.978-05:00Hi Earl,
As always, a fascinating column. Elvis&#...Hi Earl,<br /><br />As always, a fascinating column. Elvis's death still draws controversy. There are so many people taking prescription drugs in lethal amounts including many performers. But Elvis's head trauma was news to me.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849561.post-70212689758186940252016-09-07T05:45:46.252-05:002016-09-07T05:45:46.252-05:00Maybe he's not dead, Kaye. There have been so...<br />Maybe he's not dead, Kaye. There have been so many sightings of him over the years since his supposed death, you have to wonder.<br />Earl Staggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13349667172813175960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849561.post-11619416288148499472016-09-07T05:42:46.713-05:002016-09-07T05:42:46.713-05:00
Thanks, BPL Ref, for the kind words. Best regard...<br />Thanks, BPL Ref, for the kind words. Best regards to you.Earl Staggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13349667172813175960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849561.post-26063829666175792922016-09-07T05:39:47.958-05:002016-09-07T05:39:47.958-05:00
I agree, Jan. Medical research has come up with ...<br />I agree, Jan. Medical research has come up with some miraculous things, but I wish they could move faster. Click-bait headline? I like that, I think.Earl Staggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13349667172813175960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849561.post-79856084450585998012016-09-07T05:35:34.501-05:002016-09-07T05:35:34.501-05:00You're right, Susan. It is very sad his life ...<br />You're right, Susan. It is very sad his life was cut short. I was a big fan (and still am). I often think of some of his songs when I hear the boy singers of today, who all have the same high-pitched voice and sound like girls.Earl Staggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13349667172813175960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849561.post-16658748361427327942016-09-06T15:50:12.237-05:002016-09-06T15:50:12.237-05:00Wow! Great info. IF he's really dead, there...Wow! Great info. IF he's really dead, there's a lot of info here that's new to me. Thanks, Earl and Kevin.Kaye Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596677617002735674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849561.post-9521269608686421222016-09-06T11:46:19.449-05:002016-09-06T11:46:19.449-05:00Fascinating, to quote Jan (and Mr. Spock.) I alway...Fascinating, to quote Jan (and Mr. Spock.) I always enjoy Mr. Staggs' columns and this one is especially good. BPL Refhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07206148409183653691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849561.post-53116817946485862402016-09-06T10:24:50.770-05:002016-09-06T10:24:50.770-05:00This is fascinating. I hope it makes folks less ju...This is fascinating. I hope it makes folks less judgmental of obese people. <br />There's no telling what the real cause of it is, and I'm sure eventually research will come up with more answers. - Jan, laughing at the click-bait headlineJan Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027877440748580764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849561.post-36353317472401280492016-09-06T10:22:48.498-05:002016-09-06T10:22:48.498-05:00I knew about Elvis's demise with drugs, etc., ...I knew about Elvis's demise with drugs, etc., but I didn't realize it was concentrated within ten years or that he'd had head trauma. The story is sad no matter how we look at it. He had a wonderful voice, and could have gone on to explore more music and offer more to his fans.Susan Oleksiwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693057997469296068noreply@blogger.com