Among the many
tribute CD�s that are being releases this
summer, the full CD of Mean Gene Kelton & The
Die Hards stands out of the pack. They recorded
�Going Back To Memphis: A Biker Band Tribute To
Elvis� in the legendary Sun Studios in Memphis
where Elvis, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Jerry
Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash started their careers.
The CD showcases Mean Gene Kelton & The Die
Hards own unique Texas blues and gritty,
southern rock interpretations of twelve songs
previously recorded by Elvis including:
Jailhouse Rock, Polk Salad Annie, Hound Dog,
Heartbreak Hotel, Steamroller and others that
the band regularly performs at motorcycle
rallies across the country.: �I insisted that we
set up and perform all thirteen songs in a row,
live and raw, just like we play them at a
motorcycle rallies,� says Kelton. �I did not
want to use click tracks or scratch vocal
tracks, and we did only very minimal
over-dubbing. I wanted to capture the true,
unpolished, raw sound and live feel of the
band�s unbridled enthusiasm for this one of a
kind CD. What you hear is what you get. It�s the
real thing!� A special royalty from the sale of
each CD will be donated to two separate
charities: B.A.C.A. (Bikers Against Child Abuse)
and St. Jude's Children's' Hospital in Memphis.
�Going Back To Memphis: A Biker Band Tribute To
Elvis� will be available in Memphis by the end
of July 2007.
Track Listing:
1. Jailhouse Rock
2. Polk Salad Annie
3. Heartbreak Hotel
4. Blue Suede Shoes
5. One Night With You
6. Big Boss Man
7. Steamroller Blues
8. Little Sister
9. Memphis
10. Hound Dog
11. Baby What You Want Me To Do
12. Promised Land
13. Going Back To Memphis
Posted: 24th. July 2007