Elvis Back on Tour: Richard Sterban Interview

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11 ай бұрын

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A father and son team traveling the country touring locations Elvis Presley visited during his lifetime.
We interview former Stamps Quartet member and Oak Ridge Boys, Richard Sterban and talk about his time with Elvis and the last 50 years with the Oak Ridge Boys.
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@wesmcgee1648 11 ай бұрын

Great interview! We're losing these guys every day. Glad you grabbed Richard.. Speaking of J.D. Sumner, ironically Elvis convinced J.D. to stop drinking whiskey. No one convinced Elvis to stop taking drugs.

@user-gz5xt1lj4t 4 ай бұрын

Deeper than that, if Elvis had never taken a drug, he would have still died in his 40's like his mother and her two brothers. He had Alpha 1 double gene because his mother's parents were first cousins which there was no cure in those days. All inherited lung disease, which people saw Elvis using an inhaler before concerts, he had heart disease, which was witness to by hair dresser Larry Geller who said he had a mild heart attack in 1975 but make Larry promise not to tell anyone. He was in pain the last 4 years of his life. He really used pain killers then. His bloated look and pasty skin was from his liver not filtering toxins in his body. His father had his autopsy sealed till 2026, but his personal physician said 9 of the 11 systems in the body were completely blocked. read the book by Sally Hoedel, "Destined to Die Young".

@8610sarge 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic interview, i always think back to when they were around the piano and elvis tried to compete with who had the deepest voice, Eivis lost and grabbed JD's head in his hands laughing, ithink its fate to say that Elvis knew exactly who were a good fit for him and Richard was lucky to be a lady of that, well done guys for being able to interview the few that are still alive who have great stories to tell about Elvis. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

@Cynthia00007 11 ай бұрын

All time great interview. Richard is a very loyal and sincere friend to ELVIS, he has so many memories of his time with ELVIS. A REAL friend to ELVIS. RIchard is right, Gospel singing was ELVIS'S TRUE calling 💯🎤🎶❤️❤️❤️

@epbackontour 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@mgcole5586 4 ай бұрын

This is a great interview. Rich is a wonderful storyteller. After hearing Rich tell the story of Elvis' charisma, magnetism when coming into a room, I now believe he was put on this earth specifically by God himself. Thanks Rich

@JBRSTTDB 11 ай бұрын

Another excellent interview. It's always great to get their personal insight into Elvis.

@epbackontour 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@joecelozzi305 6 ай бұрын

Great interview I am a Elvis Historian and defender of the facts and this guy could sing and was in the inner circle he was always singing after the shoes in vegas Elvis loved his voice and had so much respect for him.

@user-vy6nc7yq3z 3 ай бұрын

I love these stories about the Great Elvis

@toddwilliams1380 11 ай бұрын

This is awesome! I love hearing stories of Elvis of course but JD as well! I was able to meet him several times. Actually talked to him on phone not long after his wife ,Mary passed away. JD was one of a kind. Just his sense of humor & his voice. They will never ever be another bass singer like JD. He was the best but Rich is right there with him! Loved this interview, thanks for sharing!

@tiki2926 11 ай бұрын

I have to say one thing… THE most valuable experience we ( fans of your channel and IG ) get to witness is the incredible bond between a father and son. A journey taken together that will live forever in your hearts, and these videos decades from now will be revisited by Michael to reflect on the amazing journey you shared together , which is priceless. As a father of two young men myself, the family values you hold are beautiful. God Bless❤

@epbackontour 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for taking time to say that! I’m amazed when I look back at the miles we’ve traveled documenting Elvis and the buildings he played. I’m blessed beyond measure to have a son like Michael! Thanks for noticing the bond we have!

@georgiafaucett6301 11 ай бұрын

Great interview, guys!! I really enjoyed listening to Mr. Sterban!! His speaking voice is still as smooth as his singing voice!! I learned so much more about the Oak Ridge Boys, and some new stuff about Elvis too!! I hope you guys have opportunities to do more interviews just like this one!! Well done all around!!!

@epbackontour 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! This was a true honor! Not only did I love him during the Elvis years but I love the way he laid down his own legacy with the Oak Ridge Boys!

@elvisfan61 11 ай бұрын

Grrrrreat interview! Better than I expected. What a great story teller Richard is. Thanks for inserting the parts where you'd see Richard in the old clips to get a glimpse of him. I always enjoy that. I know this was about Elvis, but something tells me I'm going to have the song Elvira in my head for the rest of the day! 😂

@epbackontour 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@tiki2926 11 ай бұрын

Awesome work Guys!!! Love your attention to, and respect towards Mr. Sterban’s own achievements as well. Fantastic

@epbackontour 11 ай бұрын

It was an honor for us to speak with him! Amazing man!

@grantbaensch9726 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Jay and Michael for another brilliant video. It’s fantastic to hear these stories about their life and Elvis’s part in it. Greatly appreciated.

@ppresley9208 11 ай бұрын

Thanks guys for this wonderful interview with Richard Sterban ... always wondered why he left Elvis . He made the right choice ... 50 years with the mighty Oaks ! He certainly sounds like he had great respect and admiration for Elvis ... and that endears him to me even more ! Thank you Richard ... TCB forever !

@epbackontour 11 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@R.L.KRANESCHRADTT 10 ай бұрын

Mr. Sterban's doing very well for 80yrs.... God Bless him and the rest of the group.

@billhiner2000 11 ай бұрын

The cool thing about THAT version of Polk Salad Annie (Hampton 1972) is that Richard Sterban comes in early and sings the whole line "Polk Salad Annie, Gator's got your Granny!" The full audio isn't in the movie, it's only on the boxed set from last year. I think that's why Elvis made his comment.

@ROCKINGMAN 11 ай бұрын

Nice interview with Richard Sterban. Always thought that it was a real shame that Elvis' first concert at Las Vegas in 1969 and outside Las Vegas- Houston Astradome 1970, New York 1972 and others were not properly filmed.

@VFAFOOTY 11 ай бұрын

does make you wonder it also hurts knowing parker had so many contacts could of been organised very cheap .... what might of been :(

@lechat8533 10 ай бұрын

This is a very interesting and insightful interview. Thank you very much :)

@francisbasker4722 11 ай бұрын

That story about his presence when he came in, surely that is something very special! Love the man....

@ranskal 11 ай бұрын

My parents went the Minneapolis show in 1971...cool that it was the Stamps first show with Elvis.

@brianmccarthy8732 Ай бұрын

This was amazing to watch, thank you for sharing this incredible interview.

@ELVIS_HAS_LEFT_THE_BUILDING Ай бұрын

Thank you guys for doing this interview! It’s great!

@dougdickason 11 ай бұрын

Giddy up , a um poppa um poppa mow mow. Great show.

@TSOE-JustGoodMusic 11 ай бұрын

A great man. Thanks guys!

@epbackontour 11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

@user-kt8yx1bt7q 11 ай бұрын

Richard Sterban:❤~ STAMPS~ You're still alive and well. I'm glad to see you when l saw the video You are such a good singer and play piano well 60years ago You've seen ❤ELVIS❤ So many times up close always Stay healthy and happy Please 🙏 Take good care of yourself ~ I'm korean fan🇰🇷~

@retrobilly1719 11 ай бұрын

What an Iconic Interview Great Work!

@epbackontour 11 ай бұрын

We appreciate that!

@delorespetree3243 11 ай бұрын

Love the interview with richard interesting

@rikrushton6826 11 ай бұрын

What a wonderful interview. Such an awesome gift to spend 40+ minutes with someone sharing his life story and connections with iconic individuals like Elvis, Johnny Cash and incomparable JD Sumner. Thank you as always for sharing gentlemen. Deep respect and appreciation for what you do and are doing with your historic updates… ❤👌👏🙏

@MaaikevanBroekhovenIBCLC 11 ай бұрын

Thank you guys, great interview!!!! ❤

@epbackontour 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@leslieblauer5297 11 ай бұрын

Great interview, it's so rare to listen to someone show the respect to his peers. Most of them are so busy with stroking their own egos, I that you forget who the interview was all about. Thank you.

@epbackontour 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@lonemapper 10 ай бұрын

One of the good guys and a great bass singer

@roymarksberry4152 10 ай бұрын

Is what a great interview

@aljory74 4 ай бұрын

Great interview,never heard of him nor the group he is in 😎 I’m fairly new to this,so…! Enjoyed hearing him talk about Elvis and his memories of him 😊

@SultanOfTwang1956 11 ай бұрын

Well, well, well, boy mah boy!!!! Wow, Wow, Wow, and a quadruple Wow for good measure 👏 What an absolutely downright sensationally, wonderfully splendid, swell, presentation you gentlemen have done here in every single aspect. I can't even begin to find the words to fully express just how much of an amazingly special, meaningfully exhilarating treat it was to see and hear Mr Richard Sterban sharing and recounting all of his experiences. I thoroughly and truly, deeply, sincerely love, love, love, everything you fellas bring within your channel 😀 May the Good Lord abundantly bless you and your loved ones, and I wholeheartedly wish you nothing but the very, very, best of things in all things.

@jimmy7376 11 ай бұрын

Great as always guys! Amazing the amount of people that were part of the Elvis world that have went on to be great in their own right. Love the Oak Ridge Boys!

@epbackontour 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@MaryJones-vo5nz 11 ай бұрын

I'm 80 I remember him and his beautiful voice, very low. Saw him with Elvis in two concerts. Elvis loved gospel, and loved this quartet. thanks for doing this interview, great memories. God bless.

@tupelokid11 11 ай бұрын

J D Sumner once hit a bass note that made my rib cage rattle 😁

@12thman85 11 ай бұрын

😂

@tupelokid11 11 ай бұрын

I only saw him once in 1997 but it truly reverberates around your inside. It’s something that you just don’t get listening to CD or records. I count myself lucky I had the opportunity 👍

@bobbyward8712 6 ай бұрын

Thank You for 50 years! Richard and the Rest of The Oak Ridge Boys for the Great Music...

@flash8854 8 ай бұрын

Interesting!!

@AlwaysElvis 11 ай бұрын

Great interview...a true legend in his own right.

@epbackontour 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely!!

@lindawatts5102 11 ай бұрын

Love the interview with Richard and the time he spent with Elvis very interesting thank you

@thomashealy2176 10 ай бұрын

Great interview thanks dudes

@kojakkojak1984 3 ай бұрын

Great interview

@donnaquinn5857 4 ай бұрын

Richard I know you are on your American Made Tour could you please come back to Branson one more time. I didn't get to go see you this past fall! I saw you in Branson several years ago with my husband! I would love to see you one more time besides Branson just loves you guys!😊❤

@carolkulczyk2209 11 ай бұрын

Awesome Interview!! I have been a huge fan of Richard and his marvelous voice for many years but I learned so much more from this Interview. I think I love Richard even more! JD has always fascinated me and what can I say about Elvis - Amazing! Richard really shared so much in this one! Thank you ! Thank you! ❤️

@mgcole5586 4 ай бұрын

Finally I get to hear from Richard...I've often wondered about his story. Good job guys

@paddykeenan7357 11 ай бұрын

Hi guys I missed your video but I'm just now watching it and I no it will be good all your videos are good thanks paddy

@billhiner2000 11 ай бұрын

WOW! That was great!

@epbackontour 11 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!!

@stever1791 11 ай бұрын

Love this interview. My wife worked at Trenton State college ( But it was the College of New Jersey when she worked their.And My Daughter Graduated from there. Very happy about this Connection . Great information here and thanks for getting this out to us .

@jesseserna8424 11 ай бұрын

As a huge fan of Elvis and the Oak Ridge Boys watching “Elvis on Tour “ on vhs video I just knew this guy was the same guy in The Oak Ridge Boys I just knew it 😂..thanks for this 🎤🤠

@heidichristensen9978 4 ай бұрын

NICE👍👍👍

@63RobWanders 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful interview😁👍🏽❤

@epbackontour 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@DarleneAndTheBoys 11 ай бұрын

Awesome job!! -Ken Nelson

@robertshabarekh610 18 күн бұрын

Pretty cool Very educational

@gigimoore3738 11 ай бұрын

Elvis had long tentacles with the talent surrounding him.

@robindehlinger4698 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful interview. What a great guy.

@epbackontour 11 ай бұрын

One of the nicest people I’ve ever spoken to!

@kevincozby 11 ай бұрын

Awesome job guys! I love the Oak Ridge Boys. Richard is such a nice guy. I'm so glad you got the chance to do this interview!

@bringyourownbrilliance4353 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. Great interview. Best wishes from London, Ontario, Canada.

@COLINPAUL 10 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing and so good to meet you guys at Marlowe’s during Elvis Week. Keep up the great job you do. Superb channel.

@epbackontour 10 ай бұрын

It was great meeting you as well!!!

@cameronborrett1917 8 ай бұрын

What an fantastic interview. Thank you all so very much for sharing more wonderful Elvis insights. These guys that were around Elvis are just so down to earth, yet still part of the history of the greatest singer and performer the world has ever seen!

@LinkRocks 6 ай бұрын

Richard is 80 years old and still looks and sounds great.

@paddykeenan7357 11 ай бұрын

Just watched it Yes great interview and video brilliant guys paddy

@epbackontour 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Paddy! Hope you’re doing well!

@paddykeenan7357 11 ай бұрын

Yes I'm doing fine at the moment🙏🙏🙏 and thanks for thinking about me Jay and michael appreciate that paddy

@epbackontour 11 ай бұрын

@@paddykeenan7357 always Paddy!

@williamlund1321 11 ай бұрын

Wow! I got to attend his first Elvis appearance in Minneapolis in 1971. Great show.

@michaelwhelan2092 11 ай бұрын

gr8 stuff 😎👍🏻

@epbackontour 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@tommyboo21 11 ай бұрын

So he's Rich from the MSG album!!! I'd known about this guy from On Tour but never made the connection. And always wondered about his whereabouts today. Thanks to you and your amazing channel, this great presentation now seals it all for me. Some On Tour scenes reveal how attentive Richard was to Elvis, as they all were really, but you'll notice Richard even looked for Elvis' approval after singing 'Sweet Sweet Spirit' on stage and during the 'I John' rehearsal clip. Just fabulous moments.

@epbackontour 11 ай бұрын

We are thrilled that you enjoy what we do!

@mariawelsh9485 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful interview thank you ❤

@jerryoaksjr3826 10 ай бұрын

Great interview guys,mr sterban felt the way about Elvis the way I figured he would especially with knowing him in just how special of an entertainer and person he was..demons or not there will never be another like Elvis weather your a fan or not..thanks again

@georgepitcher136 5 ай бұрын

Thank heavens - I can't wait to hear another Oaks album! I know Joe had to stop touring, but I really hope the Oaks can keep releasing albums for years to come!

@crooning4leftovers125 9 ай бұрын

Fabulous addition to the Elvis canon. Sterban’s telling of his first meeting Elvis [unusually late for a rehearsal in Minneapolis in November, 1971, just prior to the start of another tour] is alone worth the trip! (12:50). Great work, Boys! Keep these valuable, historical Elvis posts coming! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ⚡️🕺🏼⚡️ 🎙️🎸 💖 TcB🐻

@alabamacowboy 11 ай бұрын

jd knew elvis ever since elvis moved to memphis .......jd would let elvis in a back door at the singings in memphis

@user-xe2qo8rh7d 11 ай бұрын

Love this interview. I've learned so much more. This modern age of interviewing is great where our favorite performers don't have to be rushed. Thank you for sharing this, love to hear Richard Sterban sing and talk, I could listen to him for hours.

@kellipooh-1987 11 ай бұрын

Awesome interview I love Elvis and the Oakridge boys

@jenniferswieboda5696 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful interview. Enjoyed all the stories and learned a couple things I didn’t know before 😊

@michaellawliss3049 11 ай бұрын

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! SUCH AN AMAZING INTERVIEW

@teresacarpenter6117 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your interview and talking about Elvis! Thank the Oak Ridge boys too 😊

@dokken08 11 ай бұрын

Great interview. Truly we are losing these legends and have to get their stories out to the younger generation.

@caroljoyner-wr7yu 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this interview love Richard

@John-dt4bi 11 ай бұрын

OMG, This is great. This is a golden gem of an opportunity. The wonderful Richard Sterban and his lifelong extraordinary journey in music. I remember first seeing him in the On Tour film and then the Oakridge Boys of course. Always wondered about him. Great to see him looking and sounding so good. How wonderful to get his story. Thank you, Richard -What a cool, nice, talented man. And Thank you Jay and Michael, this is outstanding.

@catfish24 11 ай бұрын

Mr.Sterban sounds like a great guy and i know he's a great singer.

@epbackontour 11 ай бұрын

One of the nicest people I’ve ever spoken to!

@robbraswell1675 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful interview guys!!! Thank you for all your hard work!

@markanderson4794 11 ай бұрын

Really solid questions you guys asked. I wish the interview was longer

@tommyhanlon5903 11 ай бұрын

Amazing as always very well done lads

@stephanePerras69 11 ай бұрын

Great interview thank you for this :)

@tennesseebrigadeanv1523 11 ай бұрын

Fabulous interview!

@violetmarieparks 11 ай бұрын

Wow wow thank you for sharing

@christianvenus213 11 ай бұрын

enjoyed this interview very much. great relaxed atmosphere, good questions. almost like a face to face conversation. thanks!

@epbackontour 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! We appreciate that.

@chrisrose5740 11 ай бұрын

Fabulous

@epbackontour 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@recipe1953 11 ай бұрын

Very interesting interview, love to see more videos and rehearsals of them.

@ericdixon2898 11 ай бұрын

I grew up just down the road from the Capitol Center 24:32

@mechtechmechanical1571 11 ай бұрын

Has Richard ever been to England in the 1960s to the north of England, does he travel to different countries to play his music. All the best🤠

@janinurbell4052 11 ай бұрын

Oooh yes, I subscribe immediately bcause love this interview (I’m glad Mr Rich answers himself to a question that you don’t asked him: his favorite Elvis’song) Many others one from huge fan like me, sure not in his book cause specially: how was the rehearsals, the pauses, the organization etc). Anyway, hope I’ll find his book in Europe!)🙏🏻🙌🏻🧡💙🕺💙🇫🇷💛🇺🇦

@edgarallerman9187 11 ай бұрын

29:50 He received a phonecall while he was changing tires at the Galveston Tire dealership? That reminds me of those old Columbo episodes where the chief was always able to call the place where Columbo happen to be when he was out on the job somewhere.

@leemontoya8028 11 ай бұрын

Poke Salad Anne? Me too!!!!!! Great Interview thanks! 👍🏽 Another thing! I hit the Subscribe!

@victoriawhite07able 11 ай бұрын

❤️❤️

@allanmarilynlapekas7184 11 ай бұрын

Saw Oakridge Boys for the first time in person many years ago when they were the opening act for the Kenny Rogers concert at Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They were so good! I enjoyed Kenny Rogers, of course, but I really thought the Oakridge Boys were the best part of the concert.

@JoeBilello1969 11 ай бұрын

Amazing head of hair for his age, if he dyed it he'd look as young as he did back then😮

@myrel543 11 ай бұрын

He look young.

@ThEmAnOnAmIsSiOn100 11 ай бұрын

When will we see the concert venues in Niagara Falls New York specifically the comvention center?

@epbackontour 10 ай бұрын

We have visited that building, but it is now a casino. We’ll see if we have enough material

@michaelyates7676 11 ай бұрын

Did richard ever get a tcb necklace ?

@epbackontour 11 ай бұрын

Yes, in the clip with them singing around the piano you can see him wearing it.

@MrMikepresley 11 ай бұрын

@@epbackontour I wonder if he still has it

@chrisprsnacct4322 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for another excellent interview. I did not know the man who sang "oom-pa-pa-oom-pa-pa-mow-mow", sang with Elvis. Are you going to do a show about your upcoming trip to Elvis week?

@epbackontour 11 ай бұрын

We will try to do a show before we go! Thank you!