It has been 50 years since Elvis Presley, the undisputed king of rock, performed in his legendary “68 Comeback” concert recorded on December 3, 1968.“Originally airing as a TV special, having not appeared on stage in front of a live audience for more than seven years, this spectacular performance is seen by many as the Memphis icon’s most substantial achievement as a stage performer,” writes the website of Peckhamplex. “68 Comeback Special” was a pathbreaking TV show that reclaimed Elvis as a musician after seven years of making lightweight Hollywood films.In the documentary, Elvis is seen performing alone as well as in jam sessions with Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana, his early backing musicians. “Including renditions of his greatest hits and more, the special has become one of the greatest moments in rock music history and a stunningly brilliant milestone in Elvis’s career,” the website says. In the special, Elvis plays his greatest role — simply being his magnificent self. “Over 90 minutes, Elvis performs his classic rock and pop hits, introduces new material and reminisces about his career,” informs the site. The hour-long broadcast, then dubbed “Elvis” and now known as the “68 Comeback Special,” proved that the then–33-year-old still had swagger. In the documentary, Presley is seen playing with a full band in front of an intimate audience of diehard fans. “As part of the special, Presley also pioneered the ‘Unplugged’ performance style with an exclusive acoustic set,” says the release.A must-see for fans of Elvis and Rock and Roll, the event includes, a cinema exclusive, special introduction and studio tour by Steve Binder (the original Producer and Director), including special guest appearances and commentary offering a unique perspective on Elvis and his iconic status.Steve Binder is an American producer and director. He found success behind the camera on television shows showcasing music. He has been creating music programs featuring a variety of musical styles. He stated in a press release that “the '68 Comeback Special' embodies the spirit and talent of one of the most legendary artists in music history. I hope that Elvis fans and music lovers everywhere will have an opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of the King through a unique yet personal lens captured in this content.”Billboard ranked Presley at number 4 on its list of top 100 musical artists of all time. The singer’s last performance was in 1977, the year he passed away.The film opens on August 16, 2018 at Peckhamplex London. 95 A Rye Lane, Peckham London SE154ST.For details, visit: http://www.peckhamplex.london/ Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at stills from the film. www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin
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