Fans Gather at Graceland to Mark 33rd Anniversary of Elvis Presley's Death at Memphis
Memphis Has Changed, but the World Still Flocks to Graceland to Pay Tribute to the King
What does this mean? Well, if you are in Memphis and you don't want to visit Graceland Manor, do not go anywhere near the areas of Elvis Presley Blvd and Winchester, Elvis Presley Blvd and Rains, or Elvis Presley Blvd and Shelby Drive. These areas are extremely congested.
Fans gathered despite the horrific heat and humidity in the region. Trust me when I say that only the most dedicated of Elvis fans would have been able to put up with the heat we have been feeling in recent days.
The ceremony today will mark the end of what is known in the area as "Elvis Week." The week is full of festivities, Elvis impersonations, special shows, candlelight vigils, and more. Even though the "King of Rock's" death happened decades ago, he's still just as popular as we was so many years back.
It's hard to believe that the Graceland Manor, which was purchased in 1957 by Elvis for around $90,000, is second to only the White House in terms of tourism. About 600,000 people come to the Bluff City each year to see where Elvis called home.
US President George W Bush and then Japanese premier Junichiro Koizumi had what became the first meeting of a US President and foreign official on what is not a US Government owned building.
Those in Memphis know that Elvis Presley loved the city. There are many memories that the older generations have of the city when the King was in his reign. There will be a new book on the market this week called "Elvis Presley's Memphis" which discusses the city from the time he moved here when he was 13.
The Commercial Appeal notes that the Memphis Elvis lived in was "a place where blues, gospel and country music flowed together on a current as strong as the Mississippi River. A place that was intact, compact, its own world."
Unfortunately, times have changed. Memphis isn't the same as it was - but that doesn't stop the crowds from gathering to pay tribute to the King of Rock n Roll, the man that made our city so great.
Source:
Commercial Appeal "Chris Peck: Elvis' roots run deep in Memphis."
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Post a CommentGinger did kill him.she took over his medications that morning .The she mixed a deadly cocktail in a glass of water , and gave it to him on the toilet. she waited on the bed as Elvis , messed around in the bathroom , even took a shower till he collapsed on the floor from the drugs.She made some phone calls, and waited till he was good, and dead before she called for help.
Rest in Peace Elvis
PLEASE READ THIS…
Elvis Presley was killed. It was organised by those closest to him. Included, was the koronel, his girlfriend of the time, Ginger Alden, his dentist, Lester Hoffman and in a massive way, his father, Vernon Presley. Between 3 – 6 months prior to his death, Vernon, ginger, his dentist and those living closest to Elvis at the time of his death, all organised to kill him. We are not sure the intention, but I’m guessing it was money.
Vernon, ginger Elvis’ girlfriend and some others (who were living at the house, e.g. rick, closest to the time of his death) began to tell Elvis that they’re were some serious threats to kill him. They also told him, all his money was gone and he needed to find a way to get some, if he knew of anyone.
He visited his doctor, doctor “nick†who owed him over $500,000 dollars. Elvis had lent him this money at some stage to help him with some properties he had brought or some other financial problems. The doctor told him “sorry El
PLEASE READ THIS…
Elvis Presley was killed. It was organised by those closest to him. Included, was the koronel, his girlfriend of the time, Ginger Alden, his dentist, Lester Hoffman and in a massive way, his father, Vernon Presley. Between 3 – 6 months prior to his death, Vernon, ginger, his dentist and those living closest to Elvis at the time of his death, all organised to kill him. We are not sure the intention, but I’m guessing it was money.
Vernon, ginger Elvis’ girlfriend and some others (who were living at the house, e.g. rick, closest to the time of his death) began to tell Elvis that they’re were some serious threats to kill him. They also told him, all his money was gone and he needed to find a way to get some, if he knew of anyone.
He visited his doctor, doctor “nick†who owed him over $500,000 dollars. Elvis had lent him this money at some stage to help him with some properties he had brought or some other financial problems. The doctor told him “sorry El
Thanks for the memories King. TCB.
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