Thursday, August 16, 2007

Elvis Week

It's Elvis' Week, We're Just Working In It - E! Online



The gang over in  Memphis are expected a strong crowf of 100,000 this week - already 50,000 went to the candleight vigil on the eve of his death some thirty years ago.

This article does point out that no other legene has a whole week dedicated to their memory - it's usually a couple of hours..

You should read some of the activities they get up to this week.. As Lisa-Marie says .. "it's that time of year"


It's Elvis' Week, We're Just Working In It
E! Online - 23 hours ago
An Elvis impersonator contest, sorry, Elvis "tribute artist contest," billed as the first officially sanctioned swivel-off. The finals are set for Friday. ...




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He almost met Elvis

Rockport man, Elvis impersonator recalls Presley on the 30th ... - Bangor Daily News

An interesting article about an Elvis impersonator who almost got to meet Elvis on the day he died. I say put that jumpsuit back on Al - once more..


Bangor Daily News

Rockport man, Elvis impersonator recalls Presley on the 30th ...
Bangor Daily News,?ME?- 23 minutes ago
By Walter Griffin ROCKPORT, Maine - Thirty years after the death of Elvis Presley, Elvis impersonator Al Gardner still has fans asking him to dig out his ...

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Fans make the pilgrimage to Elvis' Grave

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Fans' vigil for Elvis anniversary

Some excerpts from this article:

Elvis Presley's grave

Visitors made the pilgrimage to his grave to remember "The King", who died on 16 August 1977, aged 42.

Ex-wife Priscilla Presley said Elvis was still a powerful figure. "To see the fans from all over the world... it's mind-boggling," she said.

The vigil will be followed by a tribute concert featuring footage of Elvis.

"It's official - this is the biggest Elvis week and the biggest candlelight vigil ever," said Tom Morgan, executive director of Elvis Presley Enterprises, as he opened the ceremony on Wednesday evening."

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Amazing Grace land..

CTV.ca | Elvis Presley's fans flock to Graceland

People enter Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tenn., on Aug. 14, 2002. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

People enter Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion in Memphis.

Today, my posts are dedicated to the amazing Elvis Presley, 30 years on..

"MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Thousands of Elvis Presley fans faced thick humidity and scorching temperatures Wednesday as they prepared for a graveside procession to mark the 30th anniversary of his death.


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30 Years On

30 years later, Elvis Presley rocks on - Youngstown Vindicator

Already, 50,00o people have heald a candlelight vigil in Graceland to mark the death of the King. Here's a nice article on why people love Elvis all these years on - he had a big heart..


30 years later, Elvis Presley rocks on
Youngstown Vindicator, OH - 3 hours ago
At the time of Elvis's death there were 170 Elvis impersonators. In 2003 the number had grown to more than 55000 and now it is estimated that there are more ...
An alphabetical tribute to the man they called 'E' Dayton Daily News (subscription)
Imitator may retire Elvis jumpsuit Springfield News Sun (subscription)
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