M-2 Satellite Network

The four 30 second commercial spots that launched the M-2 Satellite Network featured an all-Elvis cast and the "CC Rider" music bed soundtrack performed by Bill Turner & Blue Smoke, featuring Bill Turner on electric & acoustic guitars; Eric Knutsen-bass; Ray Torelli-drums; Jeff Gaynor-piano; John Kurdilla-baritone and tenor saxes; Bart Freeman-trumpets and Joe Camusci-pedal steel guitar. The Elvis actors include Joe Inacio; Craig & Sammy Newell; Dave Sneddon; Jack Marandano; Stan Babula; Mike Moat; Robert Washington; Matty Vitolo; David Dooney; Angel Pastrana; Johnny Del Ray; Mike Memphis; Freddy Castillo; Ray Guillmette Jr.; Jay Allan; Rick Knips; Steve Blue; Keith Gipson; Ray Kaminski; Michael Vegas and the voice-over narration by Michael Hoover.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Elvis
• M-2
• Bill
• Turner
• Blue
• Smoke
• MTV
• Satellite

[vegasamson]

0:55 and 1:39, thats me lol

[Pickinbuddy]

Hi Sammy;

It's me, Bill Turner--and I put this video up.

I produced and recorded the musical soundtrack on these, and you were just a little kid when we filmed these! Glad you enjoyed these--and your acting work is preserved for posterity! Share this with your friends!

Your Pal,

BT

[princessaportugesa]

i can't believe theres actually evidence of this .. my dad's in there

[Pickinbuddy]

Hi Vanessa!

[1272E49]

Were they all in the same subway car on the way to the studio???

[Pickinbuddy]

Pretty much seems that...but that WAS in the studio!

[MrPickinbuddy]

@mrtoeknee641 Yessir!...When "The Big Toe" speaks---ALL the others listen!!

[mrtoeknee641]

Bravo! That was extraordinary bill. hi it's mrtoeknee641 The Toe himself. how you guys doing? that was realy cool, you guys sound great as usual. geez we got to get out to see you guys I miss rapping with you guys I miss the days of the harbor side and wagon wheel, it was like my other life lol. hope to be able to jam with you soon your friend truly BT . the Toe. MrToeKnee641. Channel.!!!Talyhoooo

[Gllsubm]

Hi Bill! I still recall The Wagon Wheel Bar in Keansburg,N.J.With your crew backing Joe Reno! Those were the days! I hope FLo & Lonnie seen this clip.Best wishes to your continued success! Technology has made this a better world to communicate!

[vegasamson]

this is awesome, thanks alot!!!!

[hibaaq5]

Lolz hehe