Elvis: The Concert - The World Tour

The World Tour

Starting in 1998, a scaled-down version of the show was taken on tour. The format of the show follows one of Elvis' 1970s live concerts, albeit somewhat differently.

The line-up of musicians involved is as follows:

  • James Burton – Lead Guitar
  • Jerry Scheff – Bass
  • Ronnie Tutt – Drums
    • Tutt is sometimes unable to perform with Elvis' band due to pressing worldwide commitments (which include playing drums in Neil Diamond's band). For these shows, he is replaced by his friend and protégé Paul Leim
  • Glen D. Hardin – Piano, Keyboards
  • Joe Guercio – Orchestra Conductor

Backing Vocals:

  • The Sweet Inspirations – Estelle Brown, Myrna Smith, Portia Brown
  • The Stamps Quartet – Ed Enoch, Ed Hill, Royce Taylor, Butch Owens
  • The Imperials – Terry Blackwood, Joe Moscheo, Sherman Andrus
  • Millie Kirkham – Soprano

For reasons unspecified by EPE, rhythm guitarist John Wilkinson chose not to tour with the group. He was replaced in the orchestra by Tony Smith. (However, Wilkinson did join the group at the 25th Anniversary concert, held at the Pyramid in Memphis.)

The show was conceived by Todd Morgan, Randy Johnson. Joe Guercio and Stig Edgren.

  • Produced by Elvis Presley Enterprises and Stig Edgren
  • Directed and staged by Randy Johnson
  • Musical Direction by Joe Guercio

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