Thousands of devotees converged on Graceland to mark the 35th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death and got a surprise welcome from the King's former wife and daughter, the first time
I was in a dance club at the Jersey Shore when they announced his death. The crowd booed because they turned down the music for the announcement. I didn't boo. Elvis Presley, in a 1970 performance at the Inglewood
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.
A library card bearing the signature of a 13-year-old Elvis Presley was sold at auction for $7500, doubling estimates. The autograph is believed to be the earliest signature of the King of Rock and Roll.
Thursday marks the 35th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death and fans of the crooning, hip-shaking sensation — whose songs first hit radio airwaves in 1956 — are honoring the King of Rock and Roll with everything from exhibits and tribute
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