Elvis Presley, the 'King of Rock 'n' Roll' was born of January 8, 1935, so he would be celebrating his 75th birthday if he was still alive. Even though Elvis has passed on, fans have kept hismemory alive. The life of Elvis will be celebrated with a year of celebrations at his Graceland home in Memphis, in a Las Vegas show, on television, in concert tours and more.
Priscilla Presley on Elvis
Priscilla Presley, the former wife of Elvis, has turned the Elvis legend into a franchise that has endured and multiplied since his death in 1977. Priscilla Presley was interviewed by the host of MSNBC Today Show Matt Lauer on January 8, 2010. According to Priscilla Presley, Elvis was still alive he would still be singing, but he might have focused on gospel music. Presley might even have preached the Bible, as he loved of the Word of God.
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aron Presley was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi. In 1948 the Presley family moved to Memphis, Tennessee where Elvis graduated from high school and started his legendary singing career.
Elvis and Priscilla were married in 1967 and divorced in 1973.. Their marriage produced one daughter, Lisa Marie Presley. Elvis and Priscilla remained on amicable terms after their divorce and Priscilla was named executor of his estate after he died in 1977.
Sadly, Elvis died of a prescription drug overdose, at the age of 42, on August 15, 1977, the victim of addiction. Since his death man people who refused to believe that the entertainer had actually died, spurring rumors o Elvis sightings.
Elvis Presley Legend
Savvy Priscilla poured money into Graceland, in Memphis, Tennessee, turning Elvis' former home into a place of pilgrimage for fans of the King of Rock and Roll. Fans continue to travel to Graceland to commemorate the King of Rock and Roll, particularly on the anniversary of his death in August.
Elvis will be remembered during his landmark 75th birthday with special events at Graceland, an Elvis 75th Birthday Tribute Tour,, a 'Viva Elvis' show at Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas and more. TCM is kicking off the birthday celebration with marathon of Elvis' movies and concerts on television on the anniversary of his 75th birthday.
Elvis was singing sensation, movie actor and entertainer with a devoted fan following. Famed for his swiveling hips and sultry voice, Elvis Presley was considered shocking by many people. As a singer and entertainer, Presley changed popular music and led the Rock and Roll revolution.
Elvis Presley's legacy includes his music, movies and his innovations in Rock and Roll.
Elvis Presley Movies
- Love Me Tender (1956)
- Jailhouse Rock (1957)
- Loving You (1957)
- King Creole (1958)
- G.I. Blues (1960)
- Blue Hawaii (1961)
- Girls! Girls! Girls ( 1962)
- Kid Galahad (1962)
- Fun in Acapulco (1963)
- It Happened at the World's Fair (1963)
- Kissin’ Cousins (1964)
- Roustabout (1964)
- Viva Las Vegas (1964)
- Girl Happy (1965)
- Harum Scarum (1965)
- Tickle Me (1965)
- Spinout (1966)
- Paradise Hawaiian Style (1966)
- Frankie and Johnny (1966)
- Spinout (1966)
- Girl Happy (1965)
- Paradise Hawaiian Style (1966)
- Easy Come, Easy Go (1967)
- Double Trouble (1967)
- Clambake (1967)
- Live a Little, Love a little (1968)
- Speedway (1968)
- Stay Away Joe (1968)
- Charro! (1969)
- The Trouble with Girls (1969)
- Change of Habit (1969)
- Charro! (1969)
Elvis Presley is an entertainer who has transcended death, remembered by legsions of fans and admirers. During the year of what would have been Elvis' 75th birthday, the enduring entertainer is being celebrated with concerts, special exhibits at Graceland, a new DVD box set titled Elvis 75 and a 'Viva Elvis' show at Cirque du Soleil.
Happy Birthday Elvis.
Resources:
- MSNBC
- TCM
- Imdb
