Elvis Presley: Horrific on-set accident threatened star's singing career

“Good Rockin’ Tonight,” a memoir by Presley’s former manager, Joe Esposito.

Does Elvis Presley need an introduction? Probably not, but here’s a brief one anyway: the late singer and actor was regarded as the official King of Rock and Roll during his reign in the 1950s and ensuing years, releasing celebrated tracks like “Love Me Tender,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and “Heartbreak Hotel,” to name a few. He wed Priscilla Presley (née Wagner) in 1967, becoming the poster couple of the 20th century.

More details have emerged about the fatal accident on set of the Western movie Rust.

Ronnie Tutt, born March 12 1938, died October 16 2021Sign up to the Front Page newsletter for free: Your essential guide to the day's agenda from The Telegraph - direct to your inbox seven days a week.

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J. Kim Murphy administratorMatt Hutchins, the husband of the late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, has given a statement regarding the fatal tragedy that occurred on the set of “Rust” in which a prop firearm discharged and killed Halyna.Matt released a statement through his Twitter alongside a picture of Halyna.“Halyna inspired us all with her passion and vision, and her legacy is too meaningful to encapsulate in words,” Matt Hutchins wrote.

LOS ANGELES -- The shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of the set of the Alec Baldwin movie “Rust” is a reminder of the dangers that can exist on film and television sets. As authorities investigate why a crew member handed Baldwin a loaded gun instead of one safe to use, industry leaders will look for ways to avoid similar tragedies.On-set fatalities have led to safety reforms in the past.

Rust swept across Hollywood and the media. The unfortunate incident led to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins losing her life, and director Joel Souza suffering a serious injury.

A video depicting Rust costar Jensen Ackles talking about gun training on the set of the film Rust has surfaced.

New details are unfolding from the accidental shooting incident that left one person dead on the set of Rust in New Mexico. Alec Baldwin, the lead star of the Western drama, accidentally discharged a prop gun on Oct. 21 that killed Director of Photography Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza. Santa Fe Police arrived at the Bonanza Creek Ranch set after receiving a 911 call — and that exact call has now been released to the general public by TMZ. It can be listened to HERE.

Joel Souza, the writer and director of the movie Rust, has been released from the hospital after suffering injuries in the tragic accident on set.

Following the shocking news that Alec Baldwin accidentally shot a colleague with a prop gun on a film set, the dangers of the movie industry have been pulled into sharp focus.This sadly isn’t the first tragedy to have occurred on a Hollywood film set and accidents have occurred over the years. Before the glamour and red carpets, film sets are known to be notoriously dangerous places with many fatal accidents having taken place.

Ronnie Tutt was a drummer who performed and recorded with artists including Elvis Presley (1935–1977) and Jerry Garcia (1942–1995).Tutt was one of the original members of the TCB Band, Presley’s backing band from 1969 until his death in 1977. Tutt remained with the TCB Band throughout their time with Presley as well as joining them for several reunions.

Elvis Presley's drummer, Ronnie Tutt, has died aged 83.  The sticksman was a member of the TCB, or Taking Care of Business, Band, the core rhythm section of the late King of Rock and Roll's band, from August 1969 until the Hound Dog hitmaker's death in 1977.