Thousands of Elvis Presley fans have descended on Memphis, Tenn. this week to celebrate the life of the iconic singer and, on Thursday, to mark the 30th anniversary of his death.
Each year, fans queue for a candlelight vigil at his former home Graceland and partake in a solemn procession past the singer's grave in a small garden on the sprawling estate.
Officials from Elvis Presley Enterprises, which manages Graceland, anticipate a particularly large crowd for this year's vigil Wednesday, despite the serious heat wave that has enveloped the region. In 2002, the 25th anniversary of Presley's death, organizers estimated that more than 30,000 fans gathered for the vigil.
Memphis has spent the past week hosting Presley-related events. Aside from an Elvis conference, highlights on the schedule include a special concert featuring his former backup singers and band who will perform alongside video footage of the King and a massive competition of international Elvis tribute artists. Full story
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Each year, fans queue for a candlelight vigil at his former home Graceland and partake in a solemn procession past the singer's grave in a small garden on the sprawling estate.
Officials from Elvis Presley Enterprises, which manages Graceland, anticipate a particularly large crowd for this year's vigil Wednesday, despite the serious heat wave that has enveloped the region. In 2002, the 25th anniversary of Presley's death, organizers estimated that more than 30,000 fans gathered for the vigil.
Memphis has spent the past week hosting Presley-related events. Aside from an Elvis conference, highlights on the schedule include a special concert featuring his former backup singers and band who will perform alongside video footage of the King and a massive competition of international Elvis tribute artists. Full story
What do you think about the continuing sway Elvis Presley continues to hold over fans worldwide?
More...