Elvis Freak

Received this in email:

"My name is Fabris G.Luca,40 years old,Italy.
I'm an Elvis Presley researcher expecially on the early days. At the
mo all my researches are in relation to a book/CD project for
the Elvis fan club network. It's a 3/4 CD 200 pages book about
Elvis stay at SUN records done by Ernst Jorgensen(BMG chief on Elvis music
catalogue) which I'm now helping detailing the period from July of 1954 t
hrough the end of 1955.

"The book will consist of more than 400 early photos - half of them
previously unpublished. It's not an attempt of once again write the story
of Elvis Presley, but more a collection of information, photos,
memorabilia and stories shared by fans who where there at the time.
The book will not deal in gossip or other unpleasant material,
it's all about the innocence of the time and the impact
of Elvis'music. We are trying to document every single show Elvis
did, and we have come fairly close.

So I'm looking for photos, recordings from Louisiana Hayride
(KWKH program transmitted also by KTHS) or Opry,or any live radio gig
or interview ....Saturday night Country Style CBS program,
Big D Jamboree ANYTHING IS WELCOME FROM THE 50s!!

I?m trying to locate DJ called Mr Red Smith. When he worked for
WBOK,New Orleans,LA in 1955 he organized many gigs with Elvis?.

Does anybody know his real name??

And then looking also for Mr Lynn McDowell.He worked for WBIP
in Booneville,Ms in 1955?.Could you help?

Do you have friends owning photos or recordings?

Your help,anyone's help is welcome!

Write soon

I hope this is not too much of an intrusion.

Sincerely yours
Fabris G.Luca
Elvis Researcher"

If anyone can help Mr. Luca, you can contact him through me.