It continues to amaze me just how many Elvis Presley fans continue to make the trek to Memphis, Tennessee on this day each year to honor the “King of Rock and Roll.”
Every one of us has from time to time thought about someone who has passed on and wondered what they would look like now in their 70's or 80's if they were still alive today. People like John F. Kennedy, John Lennon and even Elvis Presley come to mind with today being Elvis' 82nd birthday anniversary.
The King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, would have turned 82 tomorrow if he were still alive. He has been gone 40 years yet his army of fans still is quite strong and many will migrate to Elvis' home called "Graceland" today for his birthday anniversary.
It continues to amaze me just how many Elvis Presley fans continue to make the trek to Memphis, Tennessee on this day each year to honor the "King of Rock and Roll." Whether it amazes me or not, thousands will come to Graceland, Elvis' home, to hold a candlelight vigil on the 39th anniversary of Elvis' death.
If you've ever wondered who the best-selling musical artist is from you're home state, there's a map for that. Radio.com complied sales figures based on artists and the states they call home, and came up with some interesting stuff.
Today is somewhat of a historical day in the music business with several events having taken place over the years on December 4. For instance, back in 1927 Duke Ellington and his Orchestra made their first appearance at the Cotton Club in Harlem in New York.