After 35 years the King of 'Rock and Roll' lives on. A cultural icon, Elvis Aaron Presley is certainly a supreme figure in American life who acted as a catalyst for the rock and roll cultural revolution, and defined it as not only a
Harold Blackmon of Tallapoosa doesn't remember where he was on this day 35 years ago when the news of Elvis Presley's death was announced. “I think I heard it on Atlanta TV,” he said. Elvis died on Aug. 16, 1977, at his Graceland home in Memphis.
In honor of the 35th anniversary of his death on Aug. 16, THR takes a look back memorable moments in the King of Rock 'n' Roll's life, from the release of his debut album to his stint in the Army and marriage to Priscilla. share
Harold Blackmon of Tallapoosa doesn't remember where he was on this day 35 years ago when the news of Elvis Presley's death was announced. “I think I heard it on Atlanta TV,” he said. Elvis died on Aug. 16, 1977, at his Graceland home in Memphis.
Elvis Presley fans can check in on the candlelight vigil going on in Memphis, Tenn., to mark the anniversary of the singer's death on Presley's official website, www.elvis.com. According to the site, more than 75,000 people have turned out for the
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