Ron E Sparks reports on Elvis Presley's funeral for 2SM
1977
Ron E Sparks reports on Elvis Presley's funeral for 2SM
1977
- NFSA ID90NRK1CQ
- TypeRadio
- MediumAudio
- FormNewsreel, Documentary
- Year1977
Ron E Sparks reporting live from the funeral of Elvis Presley, held in Memphis, Tennessee on 18 August 1977.
In this recording, Sparks was interviewed about the occasion by Steve Liebmann, then employed by 2SM as a newsreader and commentator.
Ron E Sparks (1952–2024) presented the drive-time program on Sydney radio station 2SM from 1972 to 1979.
Notes by Amy Butterfield
Ron E Sparks reporting live from the funeral of Elvis Presley, held in Memphis, Tennessee on 18 August 1977.
In this recording, Sparks was interviewed about the occasion by Steve Liebmann, then employed by 2SM as a newsreader and commentator.
Ron E Sparks (1952–2024) presented the drive-time program on Sydney radio station 2SM from 1972 to 1979.
Notes by Amy Butterfield
- NFSA ID90NRK1CQ
- TypeRadio
- MediumAudio
- FormNewsreel, Documentary
- Year1977
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