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Alan knew des was more your thing;) as for classical, Andrea Boccelli i would say is my favi ;)

Regarding his natural hair colour he was Dark Blonde If you watch the movie Kissing Cousins where he played two rolls you will see Elvis as he really looked the natural Dark Blonde this is the only movie he made that you see him as he really was Paul

Morning Paul, Think you get the sweetie out the jar for settling the argument. Aileen xxx

D.J. Fontana D.J. Fontana was Elvis' drummer on stage 1955-61 and in recording sessions from 1956 through much of the 1960s. He also performed in Elvis' television guest appearances 1956-60, in several of his movies and in Elvis' 1968 television special. The Imperials The Imperials were among the vocalists who worked with Elvis on his How Great Thou Art album in 1966. They also backed him on stage from 1969 to late 1971 and did backing vocals for his Grammy-winning gospel album He Touched Me and other studio recordings and live concert recordings during that period. There were personnel changes within the group over the years. The members known for performing on stage with Elvis are Terry Blackwood, Greg Gordon, Armond Morales, Joe Moscheo, Jim Murray and Roger Wiles. Sherman Andrus began work with The Imperials after their time with Elvis, but joined in with the group's ongoing friendship with him. As of 2005, there is an active Imperials group with Sherman Andrus, Terry Blackwood, Gus Gaches and Joe Moscheo. The Jordanaires The Jordanaires were Elvis' primary male back-up vocal group from 1956 to the end of the 1960s. They worked with Elvis in the recording studio, on stage and in his movies. Visit their official web site to learn more. Scotty Moore Scotty Moore was Elvis' lead guitarist on stage 1954-61 and in the studio from Elvis' first recordings in 1954 through much of the 1960s. He also performed in Elvis' television guest appearances 1956-60, in several of his movies and in Elvis' 1968 television special. In 2000, he was among the first group of musicians inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their new 'sidemen' category. J.D. Sumner & The Stamps Quartet J.D. Sumner & The Stamps Quartet were Elvis' male backing vocal group from 1971 to 1977. The late Mr. Sumner's family maintains the only official web site about this legendary gospel bass singer. Ed Enoch and Ed Hill, longtime members of J.D.'s group, along with new members, tour with today's configuration of The Stamps Quartet. . Sweet Inspirations The Sweet Inspirations were Elvis' female backing vocal group from 1969 to 1977. TCB Band TCB Band: James Burton (lead guitar), Glen D. Hardin (piano), Jerry Scheff (bass guitar) and Ronnie Tutt (drums) and John Wilkinson (rhythm guitar). Kathy Westmoreland Kathy Westmoreland backed Elvis on stage and on recordings 1970-1977. She is the soprano vocalist Elvis referred to in his band introductions as 'the little girl with the beautiful high voice.' Paul

It was defo The Jordanaires and yes he always dyed his hair, as his own was a mousy colour. The Rubettes were a british group who wore white suits and red or white beret type hats. Sunny R

It was the Jordinaires and then later he had ( i think they were called ) the Sweet Inspirations

Floozy! No reply from Alan. I bet he's going through his Des collection of 78's even as we speak. Lx

opps...... Youve seen right through me, xx

so how did you rate des then Alan? ;)

Keep your paws off him. He may be over a hundred now but he is well fit! lx

Corrr!!! Des ay!!!! xx

lol Amanda. I wanted to marry Des O'Connor when I was five - how weird was I? Lx

Funny, I was gonna marry Elivis when i was 7..... till my mum shattered my dreams and told me he was dead!!! ;) then of course i had to call the wedding off!!!;)

Lisa's Rubettes made me smile! Lx

Alan How wrong you are!! ......she says fighting back the sheer outrage!! He was and still is the Best!! :) dont know if i can forgive your remark;)

How very dare you !!! LOL :0)

I tried googling but got loads so I thought that I would ask me muckers on here - as usual you came up trumps - The Jordinaires is the one everyone was thinking of !! Thanks

loads of em if you google.The Jordanaires were the main ones i think

muffy you are right i think ....rubettes god knows where i got that fromxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx(((:

The Blue Moon Boys, but he also had a band called, TCB Band(Taking Care of Business) Found that on Google! lol