Europe's Tribute to Elvis

Suzi was born on June 3^rd, 1950, and was raised in a musical family, including 3 sisters and one brother, who all played various instruments. Suzi herself made her debut on stage playing bongo’s in her fathers jazz band, "The Art Quatro Trio."

Aged 14, Suzi began an all girl band with elder sister Patti, called "The Pleasure Seekers." She a quickly became the lead singer and front person in the band which toured for 7 years, changing its name to "Cradle" in 1969.

Whilst in "Cradle" Suzi was spotted by music producer Mickie Most, who offered her a solo contract. She flew to England in 1971 to begin her journey to fame. Soon after Suzi began working with now legendary songwriters Chinn and Chapman, which resulted the huge hit, 'Can The Can', which went to number one in May 1973, and went on to sell two and a half million copies worldwide.

"I will retire when I go on stage, shake my ass and there is silence."

—Suzi Quatro

Cynthia was born and raised in Hollywood, California. Her father, Jack Pepper, (Ginger Rogers’ first husband), was a Vaudeville star who toured with Bob Hope during World War II. Cynthia’s mother, Dawn, was a dancer with the Ziegfeld Follies.

After graduating from Hollywood High, Cynthia was cast in the hit TV series, “My Three Sons” starring Fred MacMurray. She later starred in her own TV series called “Margie” on ABC TV. Her unique acting style also landed her guest roles on many of the early 60’s Hollywood TV shows. She played Sandra Dee’s roommate in the movie “Take Her She’s Mine”, also starring Jimmy Stewart.

Cynthia says that the highlight of her career and one that changed her life forever was getting the part of “Midge Riley”, co-starring with Elvis Presley in the MGM movie “Kissin’ Cousins”. Cynthia considers herself very lucky to have worked with, and to have become a friend of Elvis.

In November 1972, Sam Thompson was introduced to Elvis Presley by his sister, Linda Thompson. An officer with the Shelby County Sheriff's Department at the time, Elvis and Sam fast became friends. While still a deputy sheriff, Sam provided security for Elvis and traveled with Elvis on the road tours from 1973 until 1976 as Elvis' friend and companion. In July 1976, Sam went to work full time for Elvis, as his personal bodyguard and tour advance man, providing security for Elvis on all the road tours, including hotel and airport security.

Sam was present at the recording sessions of Elvis’ last seven albums and the last four Las Vegas Hilton engagements. Altogether, Sam witnessed, from a very personal perspective, almost all of the concert and recording performances by Elvis Presley during the last five years of Elvis’ life.

Having not only grown up listening to Elvis but having the opportunity to work with him, Charles has the knowledge of what an Elvis entertainer should sound and look like. Being in the unique position of travelling with Elvis and also managing the personal details of each tour, Charles experienced daily life in Elvis’ world and also developed a close working relationship and close friendship with Colonel Parker and the entire TCB gang.

Charles lives in Dallas, Texas and is currently involved in entertainment and artists management where he continues to promote the Elvis legacy.

Charles' book, "My Years with Elvis and the Colonel" is both informative and entertaining and gives an inside peek into the Elvis we all knew and loved.