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.
The first Grammy was awarded in 1967 for Best Sacred Performance. Then in 1972 he won a second Grammy for Best Inspirational Performance. He won another Grammy in 1974, for the Best Inspirational Song.
Long after his death he was awarded a Grammy posthumously. It was in 1993 for the double sided record Hound Dog and Dont Be Cruel. Each year in August, fans converge on Memphis from all over the world. They stand in a line for hours just to walk up the hill and pause at his grave for a moment to remember him.
Each carries a candle and waits in patient silence to file up the walk and stand at his grave in respect. This year on August 16th, they honored the 34th anniversary of his untimely death. He was only 42 years old. Fans from around the world travel to Memphis to honor the date of his death.
Look alike contests are held to judge impersonators for their singing, dancing and general Presley look. For the most talented of these, there are jobs as singers in clubs and stage shows. They are hired to sing at private parties and deliver congratulatory musical messages.
One new show is called From Graceland to the Promised Land and two acts are touring in it. They are a gospel group and one single performer from Australia. Audiences love to listen to the music and also hear about the history of Presleys gospel music background in addition to the rock music he performed.
The impersonators, who prefer to be called tribute performers, compete in a variety of contests for a variety of titles. One is the prestigious Spirit of Elvis Award. The kings voice, his dance moves, which were once called indecent, and his looks are done to perfection by the best of the best.
A week of festivities, banquets and shows are held in Memphis Tennessee surrounding the date he died. His followers are seen around town wearing white jumpsuits with eagles embroidered on the back and blue suede shoes. Hound dogs are everywhere. His passing is celebrated with reverence.
Fans collect stuffed hound dogs and purchase memorabilia of all kinds. There are earrings made to look like records, t-shirts bearing his face and telephones made to look like pink Cadillac cars. People eat peanut butter and banana sandwiches.
Elvis Lives is another of the elvis tribute shows that tour. They travel to perform around the world. In Europe there is a festival held to honor him. Fans flock to Graceland, his home in Memphis, every day of the year. His talent and popularity are unequaled and he will never be forgotten.
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.
The first Grammy was awarded in 1967 for Best Sacred Performance. Then in 1972 he won a second Grammy for Best Inspirational Performance. He won another Grammy in 1974, for the Best Inspirational Song.
Long after his death he was awarded a Grammy posthumously. It was in 1993 for the double sided record Hound Dog and Dont Be Cruel. Each year in August, fans converge on Memphis from all over the world. They stand in a line for hours just to walk up the hill and pause at his grave for a moment to remember him.
Each carries a candle and waits in patient silence to file up the walk and stand at his grave in respect. This year on August 16th, they honored the 34th anniversary of his untimely death. He was only 42 years old. Fans from around the world travel to Memphis to honor the date of his death.
Look alike contests are held to judge impersonators for their singing, dancing and general Presley look. For the most talented of these, there are jobs as singers in clubs and stage shows. They are hired to sing at private parties and deliver congratulatory musical messages.
One new show is called From Graceland to the Promised Land and two acts are touring in it. They are a gospel group and one single performer from Australia. Audiences love to listen to the music and also hear about the history of Presleys gospel music background in addition to the rock music he performed.
The impersonators, who prefer to be called tribute performers, compete in a variety of contests for a variety of titles. One is the prestigious Spirit of Elvis Award. The kings voice, his dance moves, which were once called indecent, and his looks are done to perfection by the best of the best.
A week of festivities, banquets and shows are held in Memphis Tennessee surrounding the date he died. His followers are seen around town wearing white jumpsuits with eagles embroidered on the back and blue suede shoes. Hound dogs are everywhere. His passing is celebrated with reverence.
Fans collect stuffed hound dogs and purchase memorabilia of all kinds. There are earrings made to look like records, t-shirts bearing his face and telephones made to look like pink Cadillac cars. People eat peanut butter and banana sandwiches.
Elvis Lives is another of the elvis tribute shows that tour. They travel to perform around the world. In Europe there is a festival held to honor him. Fans flock to Graceland, his home in Memphis, every day of the year. His talent and popularity are unequaled and he will never be forgotten.
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