Elvis Presley's Airplanes, the Lisa Marie and the Hound Dog II Jet-Star, will possibly be removed from Elvis Presley's Graceland. April 26, 2015 is the projected removal date unless otherwise stated.
Elvis Presley Fans of Nashville, is sure all Elvis Presley fans world-wide are already aware of this very unfortunate possible news. We wanted to have the details on our website as reference material.
Elvis Presley's Graceland, CEO Jack Soden, has contacted the owner of Elvis Presley's Airplanes, the Lisa Marie and the Hound Dog II Jet-Star, for removal of the planes from the Graceland Plaza property.
The very unfortunate news first became public by a press release from the Associated Press and the press release was then distributed by various media outlets world-wide.
CLICK HERE to read the press release from the Associated Press.
Jack Soden, has requested for the Airplanes to be removed by April 26, 2015. The request for removal was reported by the Associated Press and officially in a April 7, 2014 letter from Jack Soden. The letter was sent to the owner of Elvis' Airplanes, Mr. K.G. Coker. The letter from Soden is included at the end of this post.
The Lisa Marie and Hound Dog II Jet-Star, are owned by Mr. K.G. Coker, of Memphis in a OKC Partnership with Elvis Presley Enterprises.
The Airplanes, have been on exhibition at Elvis Presley Graceland since the mid 1980's. The agreement between Elvis Presley Enterprises and OKC Partnership was: for OKC Partnership to receive a cut of the ticket sales in return for keeping the planes at Graceland. Elvis fans could step foot inside the Airplanes via a self-guided tour; as a part of the Graceland Platinum Tour.
Beginning August 9th, 2014: the Airplanes will not continue to be a part of the Graceland Platinum Tour, as it will cost an extra fee to take a self-guided tour of the Airplanes. Instead, the Graceland Platinum Tour will now offer Elvis fans a new experience to learn about the Graceland Archives, from a presentation at newly constructed studio building located on the Graceland Mansion grounds.
Elvis-Express Radio, personally made contact via a telephone call with, Mr. K.G. Coker. Elvis-Express Radio, has made their report public. Huge thanks to Elvis-Express Radio for contacting Mr. Coker and providing his comments for public viewing.
CLICK HERE to read comments provided by Elvis-Express Radio, regarding the Lisa Marie and Hound Dog II Jet-Star from, Mr. K.G. Coker.
According to a Yahoo news article: Coker said, "the contents of the letter were released after he was contacted by a reporter and he has not negotiated with Elvis Presley Enterprises since the AP story was published." Coker has acknowledged that he and his partners would lose money from ticket sales if the planes were removed.
According to Elvis' former wife, Priscilla Presley, negotiations are possibly in the works for the Lisa Marie and Hound Dog II Jet-Star to remain at Graceland. Priscilla, made public statements via her official Facebook page. Priscilla, is aware of the outrage among Elvis fans and requested for everyone to "please calm down" as negotiations are being made. In a second Facebook post, Priscilla informed fans to expect new and exciting things at Graceland. Screen captures of Priscilla's Facebook posts are included at the end of this post.
According to the Associated Press and Shelby Country Court records: "Elvis Presley Enterprises and OKC Partnership are embroiled in a lawsuit filed May 27th in Shelby County Chancery Court over a dispute about how tickets to the airplane exhibit are sold."
CLICK HERE to view the court docket report record between Elvis Presley Enterprises and OKC Partnership!
The very unfortunate news first became public by a press release from the Associated Press and the press release was then distributed by various media outlets world-wide.
CLICK HERE to read the press release from the Associated Press.
Jack Soden, has requested for the Airplanes to be removed by April 26, 2015. The request for removal was reported by the Associated Press and officially in a April 7, 2014 letter from Jack Soden. The letter was sent to the owner of Elvis' Airplanes, Mr. K.G. Coker. The letter from Soden is included at the end of this post.
The Lisa Marie and Hound Dog II Jet-Star, are owned by Mr. K.G. Coker, of Memphis in a OKC Partnership with Elvis Presley Enterprises.
The Airplanes, have been on exhibition at Elvis Presley Graceland since the mid 1980's. The agreement between Elvis Presley Enterprises and OKC Partnership was: for OKC Partnership to receive a cut of the ticket sales in return for keeping the planes at Graceland. Elvis fans could step foot inside the Airplanes via a self-guided tour; as a part of the Graceland Platinum Tour.
Beginning August 9th, 2014: the Airplanes will not continue to be a part of the Graceland Platinum Tour, as it will cost an extra fee to take a self-guided tour of the Airplanes. Instead, the Graceland Platinum Tour will now offer Elvis fans a new experience to learn about the Graceland Archives, from a presentation at newly constructed studio building located on the Graceland Mansion grounds.
Elvis-Express Radio, personally made contact via a telephone call with, Mr. K.G. Coker. Elvis-Express Radio, has made their report public. Huge thanks to Elvis-Express Radio for contacting Mr. Coker and providing his comments for public viewing.
CLICK HERE to read comments provided by Elvis-Express Radio, regarding the Lisa Marie and Hound Dog II Jet-Star from, Mr. K.G. Coker.
According to a Yahoo news article: Coker said, "the contents of the letter were released after he was contacted by a reporter and he has not negotiated with Elvis Presley Enterprises since the AP story was published." Coker has acknowledged that he and his partners would lose money from ticket sales if the planes were removed.
According to Elvis' former wife, Priscilla Presley, negotiations are possibly in the works for the Lisa Marie and Hound Dog II Jet-Star to remain at Graceland. Priscilla, made public statements via her official Facebook page. Priscilla, is aware of the outrage among Elvis fans and requested for everyone to "please calm down" as negotiations are being made. In a second Facebook post, Priscilla informed fans to expect new and exciting things at Graceland. Screen captures of Priscilla's Facebook posts are included at the end of this post.
According to the Associated Press and Shelby Country Court records: "Elvis Presley Enterprises and OKC Partnership are embroiled in a lawsuit filed May 27th in Shelby County Chancery Court over a dispute about how tickets to the airplane exhibit are sold."
CLICK HERE to view the court docket report record between Elvis Presley Enterprises and OKC Partnership!
Dear K.G., I am writing to bring you up to date on a couple of recent decisions that directly affect our current agreement with OKC Partnership whose next expiration date is April 26, 2015. First, on or about August 5th we plan to re-align our ticketing offerings to reflect the opening of a new Archives presentation building on the grounds of Graceland which will replace the Airplane Exhibit in our Platinum Ticket package. We will continue to offer the Airplane Exhibit as a separate ticket offering. Currently the Airplane separate ticket is priced at $12.00 for adults, $5.50 for children. I believe we may want to adjust that pricing as we seek to maximize the ticket sales for the planes as we go forward from there. Secondly, it has been decided to exercise EPE’s option to END the agreement as of April 26, 2015 and ask that you make arrangements for the removal of the airplanes and the restoration of the site on or shortly after April 26, 2015. The agreement calls for this notification to be made in writing no later than 90 days prior to April 26, 2015 which would be January 26, 2015. However, K.G., as you and I have discussed before, having made this decision we want to give you more time to pursue other alternatives for the use of the planes. Of course, going forward there will be limitations to the use of Elvis’ name, image and likeness as related to the exploitation of the planes. We can discuss that separately as you begin to make plans to market them. I am addressing this letter to you as our accepted spokesperson for the OKC Partnership and assume you will share it with your partners. However, if you would prefer that I write them individually, then please let me know and it will help if you could provide current contact information. K.G., please feel free to call me as I am sure you will have questions. Sincerely, Jack Jack Soden CEO Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
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