The public could see an elvis tribute carried out in a variety of ways. Grandmothers who grew up listening to Heartbreak Hotel are turning their grandbabies into a third generation of Elvis fans. Women relate fond memories of attending his concerts. Memorabilia is still big business.
The King was primarily categorized as a rock star. The truth is, he did quite a bit of country songs and loved gospel music. In fact, he had Grammy Awards for his gospel recordings.
Grammy number one was given to him for Top Sacred Performance in 1967. His second was awarded in 1972 for the Top Inspirational Performance. Another Grammy was awarded to Presley in 1974 for the Top Inspirational Song.
In 1993 a Grammy was awarded posthumously for the double-sided hit record, Hound Dog and Dont Be Cruel. But, perhaps the greatest accolade is made by the scores of fans who gather to visit his grave at Graceland each year on the anniversary of his death.
This annual commemoration takes place on August 16 to honor the man who died at the age of 42. Fans in that line are from Japan, Germany and locations all over the world as well as in the US. Hotels and restaurants in Memphis are filled to overflowing with men in white jumpsuits and blue suede shoes.
Impersonators acknowledge his greatness by entering look-alike contests in which their appearances and voices are judged. The most talented make a living singing in clubs and on stages. There are shows put on in Branson Missouri, Las Vegas, Memphis Tennessee and other locations from one side of the US to the other.
A new show featuring one group and one single performer are launching a show called From Graceland to the Promised Land. The singer from Australia performs as a single act and the group performs Presleys great gospel hits. Audiences are eager to hear the history of his gospel hits as well as his rock music.
There are numerous contests for musicians who honor his memory. Each year various titles are given including a Spirit of Elvis award presented annually. They imitate to perfection, the voice, the smile and the dance moves that were so scandalous in the fifties and sixties.
There is an entire week of shows and festivities in Memphis honoring his memory that is held surrounding the date of his death. You can see the King on every street during this week. There are stage shows, contests and parties to celebrate. Crowds of men of all ages appear in white jumpsuits embellished with rhinestones.
There have been female Presley impersonators, child impersonators and imitators from Japan, Malaysia and all the European countries. Souvenirs fly off the shelves in the gift shops in Memphis and peanut butter and banana sandwiches are sold in every restaurant in town including the relatively new Heartbreak Hotel.
Other elvis tribute shows include Elvis Lives, which has a regular tour schedule and a Festival held in Europe. The crowds of fans that visit Graceland, his mansion in Memphis, are an ongoing tribute to his unsurpassed talent and popularity. His impact on the world is such that he will be remembered and honored a thousand years from now.
The King was primarily categorized as a rock star. The truth is, he did quite a bit of country songs and loved gospel music. In fact, he had Grammy Awards for his gospel recordings.
Grammy number one was given to him for Top Sacred Performance in 1967. His second was awarded in 1972 for the Top Inspirational Performance. Another Grammy was awarded to Presley in 1974 for the Top Inspirational Song.
In 1993 a Grammy was awarded posthumously for the double-sided hit record, Hound Dog and Dont Be Cruel. But, perhaps the greatest accolade is made by the scores of fans who gather to visit his grave at Graceland each year on the anniversary of his death.
This annual commemoration takes place on August 16 to honor the man who died at the age of 42. Fans in that line are from Japan, Germany and locations all over the world as well as in the US. Hotels and restaurants in Memphis are filled to overflowing with men in white jumpsuits and blue suede shoes.
Impersonators acknowledge his greatness by entering look-alike contests in which their appearances and voices are judged. The most talented make a living singing in clubs and on stages. There are shows put on in Branson Missouri, Las Vegas, Memphis Tennessee and other locations from one side of the US to the other.
A new show featuring one group and one single performer are launching a show called From Graceland to the Promised Land. The singer from Australia performs as a single act and the group performs Presleys great gospel hits. Audiences are eager to hear the history of his gospel hits as well as his rock music.
There are numerous contests for musicians who honor his memory. Each year various titles are given including a Spirit of Elvis award presented annually. They imitate to perfection, the voice, the smile and the dance moves that were so scandalous in the fifties and sixties.
There is an entire week of shows and festivities in Memphis honoring his memory that is held surrounding the date of his death. You can see the King on every street during this week. There are stage shows, contests and parties to celebrate. Crowds of men of all ages appear in white jumpsuits embellished with rhinestones.
There have been female Presley impersonators, child impersonators and imitators from Japan, Malaysia and all the European countries. Souvenirs fly off the shelves in the gift shops in Memphis and peanut butter and banana sandwiches are sold in every restaurant in town including the relatively new Heartbreak Hotel.
Other elvis tribute shows include Elvis Lives, which has a regular tour schedule and a Festival held in Europe. The crowds of fans that visit Graceland, his mansion in Memphis, are an ongoing tribute to his unsurpassed talent and popularity. His impact on the world is such that he will be remembered and honored a thousand years from now.
