Elvis Presley cured Brighton man's broken back (From The Argus)
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Elvis Presley cured Brighton man's broken back
12:00pm Friday 8th January 2010 in News By Neil Vowles
A man claimed just one touch from Elvis Presley cured his broken neck and back.
Michael Knight was left with horrific injuries after falling while working at sea.
But said he believes the hand of the King, who was visiting Palm Springs Hospital in 1972, turned him from a crock around the clock to a rock’n’rolling hounddog.
Michael, who became an Elvis impersonator after completing his recovery, is now hoping to perform a charity gig to mark what would have been Elvis’ 75th birthday.
The 53-year-old, who is just one of the Sussex fans set to mark the anniversary today, explained: “I was on a banana boat serving with the Merchant Navy off the coast of Florida when I broke my back and neck during a storm.
“I was taken to Palm Springs Hospital where Elvis was getting a check-up for his heart flutters.
“He was told about my injuries and agreed to come and see me.”
But Mr Knight, of Carlton Hill, Brighton, said the meeting was defintely a case of a little less conversation, after a nurse injected him with strong painkillers, minutes before Elvis swept in.
He added: “I can't remember much but I remember he was all dressed in black and he touched my shoulder and told me to get well.
“I was told by doctors that I would never walk again.
“I believe that the good luck he gave me made a difference and got me back together again.”
Comments(24)
Christophe Hawtree
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12:14pm Fri 8 Jan 10
dolphy
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12:22pm Fri 8 Jan 10
Tony Davenport
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12:33pm Fri 8 Jan 10
Yet the King couldn't seem to cure himself of the variety of ailments he suffered such as an enlarged colon and high blood pressure. He also didn't seem able to prevent his death.
Quick, get this Michael Knight some homeopathic medicine - he seems dumb enough to use it!
Tony Davenport
Voice of Unreason
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12:44pm Fri 8 Jan 10
Elvis Presley... the original 'pub singer'...
cheezburger
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12:57pm Fri 8 Jan 10
Mr Lahey
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1:08pm Fri 8 Jan 10
Christophe Hawtree wrote:How about: 'David Van Day cured my herpes' ?
The Argus is going to be hard put to come up with a more absurd story by the end of December. But we can be sure that it will try.
garyc
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1:16pm Fri 8 Jan 10
Granny
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1:41pm Fri 8 Jan 10
Dee Zelastra
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1:58pm Fri 8 Jan 10
knightrocker
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1:58pm Fri 8 Jan 10
Mr Pickwick
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1:58pm Fri 8 Jan 10
Now, if they could balance this fluff with a bit of news...
yorkie44
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2:15pm Fri 8 Jan 10
Tony Davenport
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2:45pm Fri 8 Jan 10
As for proving the docs wrong - good on you. Glad to hear your story was a success in the end.
Tony Davenport
roughsea
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4:14pm Fri 8 Jan 10
Christophe Hawtree
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5:31pm Fri 8 Jan 10
I should think Mary Mears's favourite Elvis number is "A Mess o' Blues".
knightrocker
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7:07pm Fri 8 Jan 10
jaywalker
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11:07pm Fri 8 Jan 10
knightrocker wrote:I do believe yer mate, I saw him do it, yeah man I was there too. So was my old mates Lord Lucan, and Glen Miller, we rode three up on Shergar to see this miracle happen, man, it was awsome!
So you dont belive mejust go to u.tube and enter MK Celebration and you will see me live at the Hard Rock Cafe Bankok Thiland.ahu ahu we cant go on with Suspicious Minds
RickH
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8:35am Sat 9 Jan 10
RickH
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11:36am Sat 9 Jan 10
knightrocker wrote:Are you suggesting that the Argus made up the statement "A man claimed just one touch from Elvis Presley cured his broken neck and back." You should sue for libel - or would that knock out the free publicity you've now got?
Hi there whoever commented on the Elvis Story regarding my meting of the KING i never claimed he cured my brocken neck and back when he touched me in the Miami General Hospital in 1972 i said that after meeting with him i was inspired by him to have hope that i would prove the orthipedic surgens wrong when i was told i would never walk agian,his visit and touch inspired me to never give up and after being flown back to England in tracktion a few months later i saw the duglas bader movie were a second world war pilot lost both his legs but never gave up,so that and Elvis Presely visit and Inspiration! helped me walk agian and now i perform all over the world doing my "Celebration of Elvis" show
jbhove
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12:15pm Sat 9 Jan 10
odear
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12:38pm Sat 9 Jan 10
Yogi
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12:51pm Sat 9 Jan 10
That's An American Trilogy of my feelings. God Rest "The King".
tom servo
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3:41pm Tue 12 Jan 10
knightrocker wrote:What do you do for an encore? get whelled on stage on a toilet with a burger in your hand? ........ or do you die on stage before the encore ;o)
Hi there whoever commented on the Elvis Story regarding my meting of the KING i never claimed he cured my brocken neck and back when he touched me in the Miami General Hospital in 1972 i said that after meeting with him i was inspired by him to have hope that i would prove the orthipedic surgens wrong when i was told i would never walk agian,his visit and touch inspired me to never give up and after being flown back to England in tracktion a few months later i saw the duglas bader movie were a second world war pilot lost both his legs but never gave up,so that and Elvis Presely visit and Inspiration! helped me walk agian and now i perform all over the world doing my "Celebration of Elvis" show
sussexone says...
12:10pm Fri 8 Jan 10
security words: junk-story