Elvis after 42 years
View(s):Thousands of Elvis fans gathered at Graceland, USA on 16th August to take part in various exciting activities organized by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. in connection with Elvis’ 42nd death anniversary.
Every year, on August 16, thousands of Elvis Presley fans gather outside the King of Rock and Roll’s Graceland home to commemorate the icon’s death. The candle-lit vigil took place again on 16th August 2019, 42 years after Presley died at the age of 42.
Elvis legacy grows with the passage of time, the one who not only changed the music scene forever, but also brought about a new social order, as well.
‘He completely changed the way I felt about music. He combined everything that a star needs: looks, charisma, talent and originality. He broke the ice for all of us’ said Elton John. Also, John Lennon once said, ‘Before Elvis there was nothing. No nothing. Whatever the people say, he’s it.
Those who picked up paint brushes wanted to be Van Cough. I wanted to be Elvis. Nothing affected me until I heard Elvis. If there hasn’t been Elvis, there wouldn’t have been the Beatles’.
Elvis is the only artiste inducted into four most prestigious Halls of Fame – Rock & Roll, Country Music, Grammy and Gospel. He is not only the ‘King of Rock & Roll’ but King all-around That’s why people say ‘Elvis is the King Forever’.
The local Elvis Presley Fans Club managed by Jayaratne Perera as its President, has been in operation long before Elvis’ demise, and in recognising of its efforts in keeping Elvis legacy alive, the Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (Graceland) has issued a beautiful certificate to the local Fan Club.
If you wish to have a beautiful colour brochure about Graceland free, simply call Jayaratne Perera on 2795997.
