Archive for January 8th, 2009
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January 8, 2009
Elvis Presleys life and career made an impact on entertainment and culture that is still being felt today. While millions of individuals have encountered Elvis through his music, movies and photographs, a lucky few were able to meet, work with or have a personal relationship with Elvis himself.
The archives department of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. [...]
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January 8, 2009
Elvis Presley was born 74 years ago today in a two-room, shotgun house in Tupelo, Miss. He became a figure of almost mythic proportions, recognized around the world for both his music and his movies.
Born into poverty, Elvis advanced from a shy little boy singing at county fairs to a pompadoured cultural icon with an [...]
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January 8, 2009
Elvis Presley was a rabid Monty Python fan, often reciting the troupe’s comedy routines from memory. His favorite sketch: “Nudge nudge.”
When Presley bought Graceland, it was already named Gracelandfor Grace Toof, the daughter of a previous owner of the property.
Actor Kurt Russell has had a long association with the King in movies: At age 11, [...]
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January 8, 2009
There’s no explaining it. I’m not a crazy-for-Elvis fanatic. Even so, each January while sensible people clear away clutter and embrace fitness, I find a way to commemorate Elvis Presley’s birthday.
Born Jan. 8, 1935, Presley would have been 74 this week. I’d like to spend Thursday snuggled up at home watching Elvis movies — “Viva [...]