John Wilkinson at Elvis Week 2011

[@alanwattscardigan965]

This has to be the single most best story of anyone meeting Elvis for the first time! And then end up in his band! Wow! RIP Mr. Wilkinson.

[@nadinejonkavanaugh27]

John You are missed every year, every day RIP.....40 years 2017 tribute to Elvis and We know your spirit is here.....

[@joanne26]

Hello from England ELVIS died 2 days before my 12th birthday. I have been a FAN ever since Having watched lots of videos about ELVIS and his "backstory" they make me think so much more about the years that have "flown by" John being asked to join the TCB band by Elvis WOW. From the late 80's he had suffered greatly from a few ailments having had a stroke and died young That is sad and he was not able to play the guitar. I am sure that John like the rest of the TCB band had some GREAT LIFE EXPERIENCES that they would not have had without ELVIS and there would have been some GREAT HAPPY TIMES that would have outweighed some of the NOT SO GOOD TIMES with ELVIS. ELVIS never grows OLD like the rest of us and you think that now there is only Glen, James and Jerry left, Ronnie having died in October.

[@nadinejonkavanaugh27]

John, you always made us laugh, your wonderful attitude and love for all the memories with Elvis! I loved working with you and you will be missed. You are a very special spirit and God Bless You! Rest now and go see Elvis! Laugh as you did with us and everyone you touched! Nadine Kavanaugh

[@rebjmitche]

loved this story!! Heard the rest on GK show on Sirius radio!

[@garychambers5850]

They are together in Heaven..😎😎✝✝

[@brianmacdonald5789]

R.I.P. J.W.....Great Guy..

[@holmes1978]

Legend !!!

[@CBSEye]

Well, that's the honest answer, Toby. It's happy to me at the worst times But thanks for awesome footage of John up until that point. He was such a great story teller. We love hearing him talk about Elvis every time we see John posted. We were in Memphis last summer and caught many "Conversations" but alas, John was too ill too travel I was told. Appreciate your prompt reply. - JG

[@RonYoungAsElvis]

YOU GOTTA REALLY LIKE THIS GUY NICE FUNNY AND PLEASANT RIP MR WILKINSON IM SURE YOU AND ELVIS HAD SOME GREAT TIMES !!!!!

[@fh346]

Thank You for Posting this AWESOME Video Sarah.

[@robertshabarekh610]

Amazing!

[@juanabarrientos2358]

Dios te tenga en su gloria

[@juanabarrientos2358]

Su guapo guitarrista de las Vegas.

[@conietan]

January 11, 2024 is the 11th death anniv of John Wilkinson. RIP John and Elvis. TCB

[@CBSEye]

Where's the end of John's Airplane story and how they reunited??? Otherwise great footage of John may he rest in peace.

[@crazyaboutelvis77]

It's cut off because my camera's memory card was full

[@pw2873]

Great story! If ever there’s a proof of fate this is it. Thanks for posting Sarah.

[@BigDwww]

Sadly missed

[@sandralybrand9407]

Wow! Just when it got real interesting!