On July 31, 1969, Elvis Presley walked out on the stage of the Las Vegas Hilton International Hotel for the first time in nine years and sang before an audience of celebrities and fans from all over the world. Accompanying him on that momentous evening was a 40 piece orchestra, conducted by Joe Guercio, the TCB Band, the Sweet Inspirations, and the Imperials.

For the next three years, the Imperials backed Elvis in Las Vegas and on road tours. They also recorded such hits as “Suspicious Minds” and “In the Ghetto” with the king of rock and roll. They can be seen in his hit movie “That’s The Way It Is”. Their history with Elvis is well documented and available to all interested Elvis fans. Many fans of years gone by and a new generation of Elvis fans who never saw him are fascinated by this extraordinary man who made history.

These former members of the Imperials who were there in 1969 and throughout succeeding years, now have re-formed and are busy doing concerts and appearances all over the world to Elvis fans who want to “meet someone who knew Elvis”.

Terry Blackwood, lead singer and son of one of the original Blackwood Brothers Qt., and Joe Moscheo, bass singer and manager of that original group, have gotten back together. They have many stories to tell and welcome the chance to sing to Elvis fans. They are joined by Sherman Andrus, who came to the Imperials in 1972, just when the group had decided to go back to their gospel roots. Elvis thought so much of Sherman that he gave him a TCB necklace and also gave the group his blessings. The tenor, Gus Gaches has a rich history in gospel music and will thrill you with his soaring high notes. They have been featured at the 20th and 25th anniversary concerts in Memphis commemorating the death of Elvis, and have toured around the world with “Elvis, the Concert” show, also featuring the Sweet Inspirations, the TCB Band, and Joe Guercio, orchestra leader.

Consider an evening with the former Imperials as they sing the songs Elvis sang. Maybe you have an Elvis tribute artist who would love to sing with the group Elvis thought was the best. Or let them “do their thing” and they will thrill you with their renditions of gospel songs which Elvis loved so much.

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