by Joe Spake on August 18, 2010
For the 33 years since Elvis Presley‘s death in 1977, there has been a fan commemoration at Graceland, with thousands of fans making the pilgrimage to be near the hallowed ground of Graceland and Elvis’ grave. The quiet march by thousands of candle holding fans up the long Graceland driveway on the eve of the [...]
by Joe Spake on August 13, 2010
I am a little bit late in announcing Elvis Week this year, but the best is yet to come. Check out the OFFICIAL SCHEDULE. Still lots of great events to enjoy. For this week Memphis is Mecca for tens of thousands of Elvis fans, and many who just like to watch. If you have never [...]
by Joe Spake on July 9, 2010
Regardless of our ages, we Memphians have had Elvis in our presence as long as we can remember. I know folks with Elvis tattoos who weren’t even born in 1977, the year Elvis died. Let’s face it, the boy from Tupelo will live on forever in the hearts and minds of millions (maybe billions). And [...]