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Introducing Al Eagle: NL’s Own Elvis Tribute Artist

Posted on August 17, 2022
By Krystyn Decker
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Newfoundland and Labrador’s very own Elvis Presley tribute artist Al Eagle stepped into the spotlight recently to perform in his hometown
Born in the rural town of Parker’s Cove, Albert Murphy, aka Al Eagle, buttoned up one of his signature jumpsuits to perform an Elvis tribute show at the Parker’s

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When The President Met The King

Posted on August 16, 2022
By Herald Staff
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By: Russell Bowers
It was an image that became iconic to a decade. But the story of how the picture happened is more bizarre than the photo itself
It was December of 1970, most Americans were in holiday mode, heading to malls and shops for presents. Comedian Red Skelton, variety

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PAM PARDY | The Years Fast Did Roll

Posted on August 15, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
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*Originally published in our August 14-20, 2022 issue
There’s moments in life that just stand out in each generation. For folks in their 50s and up, the moon landing in 1969 was one of the bigger events, but the passing of the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, on

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Thane Dunn Returns to the Stage

Posted on June 30, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
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The two-time world champion Elvis tribute artist returns to Newfoundland for one highly anticipated show August 14th in St. John’s!
It’s been a struggle not coming to Newfoundland, admits Thane Dunn. “I fell in love with the people and with the place, so I can’t wait to bring the show back,”

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