Elvis Presley certainly made his mark on the world. His music helped shape a generation and catapult Rock and Roll to what it is today.
Today marks the 40th anniversary of his death. It’s stunning to believe he has been gone for that long but his name is still recognizable to people of all ages, including children who weren’t alive during his life.
Thought to be final photograph of Elvis, who died 40 years ago today: pic.twitter.com/2xFhONgbWY
— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) August 16, 2017
Thousands of fans descended on Graceland to honor the King on the anniversary of his death. It’s been 40 years, but people still flock to remember Elvis with Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley at his gravesite. You can see raw video of the candlelight vigil at Graceland.
The world was completely shocked at the sudden death of the 42-year-old King. Elvis will forever be young in our minds.
His funeral procession was a sight to behold. Fans who adored him lined the streets to pay their respects to a man who entertained people across the globe. You can see a video of his funeral procession below. What a testament to how many lives he impacted through his music.
I can’t believe it has been 40 years since Elvis passed away. Four decades later, his memory is still with us. He’s been gone almost as long as he was alive.
If you are an Elvis fan, you will want to read about these six facts about The King that you might not have known!
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