Shane Kiester played just 9 shows with Elvis - the whole of the first tour of 1976, replacing Glen D. Hardin. Still, Kiester chose a career of his own, and in April he left the band.

Shane is currently an active session player, composer and arranger and has played with a wide range of artists includinh Glen Campbell, Johnny & Rosanne Cash, Joe Cocker, Céline Dion, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, John Hiatt, Tom Jones, Ronnie Milsap, Olivia Newton-John, Eddie Rabbitt, Kenny Rogers, John Stewart, Randy Travis, Steve Wariner, Don Williams, to name but a few.