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How old would Elvis Presley be today? Remembering the King
Forty-nine years have passed since Elvis Presley died on Aug. 16, 1977, in Memphis.
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What was Elvis Presley's cause of death? Revisiting his final day
Elvis Presley died 49 years ago on Aug. 16, 1977, in Memphis. He was 42 years old.
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Elvis hologram show likely to hit Las Vegas in 2028, EPE leader says
Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE) managing partner Joel Weinshanker described the hologram project as "world class" and "state-of-the-art."
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How Elvis Presley Fought To Reclaim Creative Control In The Late 1960s
Exploring the conflict between Elvis Presley's artistic instincts and the commercial demands of the music industry that defined much of his career.
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How Carl Perkins Helped Define The Sound Of Rockabilly
Discover how rockabilly pioneer Carl Perkins, through his work at Sun Records, used innovative guitar techniques and echo to define the sound of an era.
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What was happening in Memphis history on Aug.15? A look back through the years
From Hernando being the "Marrying Capital" of the country to a Lion's Club "How's Business" luncheon, here's what was making headlines.
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What was happening in Memphis history on Aug.16? A look back through the years
From the future of TVA's Browns Ferry nuclear plant near Athens, Ala., to Memphis' production of steel, here's what was making headlines.
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Free Access to Graceland's Meditation Garden: A Unique Opportunity for Elvis Fans
Free Access to Graceland's Meditation Garden: A Unique Opportunity for Elvis Fans
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Is Memphis walkable, safe for pedestrians? What a new study showed
The study attributed dangerous streets and car-focused infrastructure for putting pedestrians in harms way in Memphis.
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What's that coming to the Poplar Plaza Shopping Center?
Here's what is under construction at the Poplar Plaza Shopping Center in East Memphis.
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What Katt Williams said about sprinting video from Memphis basketball facility
The viral video from 2024 shows comedian Katt Williams sprinting from one baseline to the other inside the Memphis basketball practice facility.
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Dolly Parton Reflects on the Irreplaceable Legacy of Elvis Presley
Dolly Parton Reflects on the Irreplaceable Legacy of Elvis Presley
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