Elvis Presley

It is the 45th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death. So, in his honor, let's take a closer look at the death and legacy of Elvis Presley.

In his 2006 book, psychologist Jeffrey Jensen Arnett documented President Jimmy Carter’s remarks on Presley’s legacy: “His music and his personality, fusing the styles of white country and black rhythm and blues, permanently changed the face of American popular culture. All of these ailments came to a head just as Presley was set to fly out of Memphis for another tour. A few years prior, in 1973, Presley and his ex-wife Priscilla Presley finalized their divorce after months of turmoil and affairs (on both sides). At the time of their divorce, Presely’s health was in a nosedive, and the divorce only pushed Presley deeper into that dive. He was a person who thought that as far as medications and drugs went, there was something for everything.” Presley’s spiral was largely caused by his abuse of a myriad of drugs, usually overprescribed by his personal physician George Nichopoulos. For instance, in 1973, Presley overdosed on barbiturates twice. During his lifetime, he a disruptor of genre and social norms.

Elvis Presley sold more than 500 million records in his lifetime and is widely regarded as one of the most iconic musicians of all time.

Elvis' life was even the subject of yet another film that came out this year, this time directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Austin Butler as the man himself. Every guy wanted to be Elvis, me included,” said The Rock. Elvis Presley sold more than 500 million records in his lifetime and is widely regarded as one of the most iconic musicians of all time. I shall miss him dearly as a friend. The famed crooner would later say, after Elvis’ death: "There have been many accolades uttered about Elvis' talent and performances through the years, all of which I agree with wholeheartedly. He was just 42 years old.

Austin Butler as Elvis Presley in director Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis' biopic. Huge Stewart/Warner Bros*. Forty-five years ago, on Aug. 16, 1977, ...

Maybe its reception will inspire the next generation of rock bands to bring a little less conversation, and a little more Elvis-style danger, back to the stage. (Next in the Presley pipeline: an expanded, seven-disc blowout of 1972’s Elvis on Tour live album, coming in December.) To quote one of his old album titles, Elvis Is Back! The Elvis soundtrack — a baffling blend of remakes, remixes, and a few original Presley tracks — has shimmied its way into the Top 30. Yet in what amounts to a minor miracle or a genius marketing campaign, Luhrmann’s Elvis has connected with both the Presley faithful, who, on Monday night, spent hours in line waiting to file past Presley’s grave at Graceland’s candlelight vigil, and those born this century. In the 21st century, Elvis Aaron Presley should be as relevant as an eight-track tape of Moody Blue. So when it was announced in 2019 that proudly over-the-top director Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge!) would be next in line to make a dramatic feature out of Presley’s life, the idea of turning Gen Z and millennials into Elvis fans seemed like an even more Herculean task.

On the anniversary of The King's death, a little less conversation, a little more faction.

The last film Elvis saw at the cinema was The Spy Who Loved Me. His character kicked Elvis in the shin. It was another Geller (Larry - no relation to Uri) who helped introduced Elvis to the studies of religion and mysticism by supplying him with books which the singer "read voraciously." Sometime during the American Civil War, Pressler was anglicized to Presley by a Pressler serving in the Confederate Army. Of the many versions recorded, one of the first versions to feature the 'spoken word bit' was Al Jolson's (recorded in 1950). Elvis gave each member a gold ring inscribed with a thunderbolt and the letters TCB (Take Care Of Business). The very first Cadillac he ever bought was pink, and was purchased as a gift for his mother. Elvis claims the record was a gift for his mother (bless). Another deal was struck with Hill And Range Publishing whereby the company's songwriters had to give up to a third of their royalties in exchange for the kudos of having a song recorded by The King. Elvis had a collection of 40 weapons (including sub-machine guns) and was honoured with a Smith & Wesson signature revolver (the TCB Tribute) in 2007. In 1954 Elvis auditioned for a place in gospel quartet The Songfellows. When Elvis was at Humes High School, he was on the boxing team.

Though everyone knows the King reigns firmly over the rock world, let's take a look at Elvis' country-leaning catalog that is every bit as noteworthy.

Presley headed to Nashville to record the album Elvis Country (I’m 10,000 Years Old) in the summer of 1970, setting up shop in RCA on Music Row. “More thunder on the piano, Milsap!” he recalled Presley telling him in a 2014 Here, Presley leans into the crooner pastiche that characterized the latter days of his career. Penned by Kris Kristofferson, “Help Me Make It Through the Night” became an instant hit with country music fans when Sammi Smith covered it in 1970. Glen Campell had taken the song to No.1 a few years prior, but Presley breathed new life into the song with funky strings and a legion of backup singers. Breaking free from the unwavering grip of his manager Colonel Tom Parker, he headed home to Memphis that winter to record his landmark LP, Elvis in Memphis. Towards the end of his life, Presley stuck close to Graceland, calling in a mobile recording studio to finish up what would be some of his final recordings. Looping along with a wailing pedal steel guitar, Presley colors in the track with his bluesy croon. Perhaps being inspired by the notion of going home, Presley recorded a number of country tracks in 1976, including his final No. Across his career, he recorded a number of songs penned by country artists—he even released a full country album towards the end of his life. From his very first B-side, Presley used the music he knew and loved growing up in the south to inform his trailblazing effort into rock. While most people think of Elvis Presley’s music as definitively rock n’ roll, the Memphis native maintained a strong affinity for country music throughout his life.

Exploring the reason why Elvis Presley turned down the lead role in 'A Star Is Born' alongside Barbra Streisand and how Colonel Parker stopped him taking ...

He also wanted $100,000 in expenses, approval on the songs and a percentage of the soundtrack, which was duly rejected. Elvis wanted to appear in the film, and it would have been the perfect career move at that juncture. Elvis biographer Peter Guralnick wrote in Carless Love: The Unmaking of Elvis Presley: “Elvis was completely turned on by the meeting. She was accompanied by her boyfriend Jon Peters, who was set to produce the film, and also felt Elvis was the perfect person to star alongside Streisand. She presented the idea to him on March 28th, 1974, while visiting Presley backstage after a performance at Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace, accompanied by her boyfriend Jon Peters, who would also be on producing duties. In 1974, Elvis was presented the idea by Barbra Streisand to star in A Star Is Born, and Presley didn’t need much convincing.

Thousands of fans honored the famed singer for the annual Graceland "Candlelight Vigil." Priscilla Presley, wife of the late Elvis, praised the crowd as "a ...

"It's the only song I sort of know all the words to," he said. Maddie – who performed "Burning Love" during an Elvis Tribute Artist show in the old Graceland strip-mall parking lot when she was 6 – said her favorite song was "Jailhouse Rock." "I think that's brought life to a lot people, who are rediscovering Elvis." Maddie's aviator sunglasses enhanced the Elvis effect. [How Austin Butler vanished into the role of Elvis Presley](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2022/06/22/austin-butler-sings-elvis-how-former-teen-star-turned-into-king/7651819001/) Sixty-six years Terciani's junior, 10-year-old Max Enderle of Chicago was at the vigil with his 12-year-old sister, Maddie Enderle. What makes the kids especially unusual is that they always dress as Elvis. "He said, 'You have to go,'" she said, teary-eyed. At one show, she called out a correction from the audience, when Elvis misremembered "When I discovered Elvis, I just had a connection with him – I couldn't get enough of him," she said. [We didn’t have the empathy to talk about Elvis’ health problems then. Graceland officials said they expected anywhere from 5,000 to 25,000 people to make the trek, which was expected to last well past midnight and into Tuesday morning.

On the 45th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death, his former wife, Priscilla Presley, shared the scenes from "Elvis" that were the toughest to watch.

"Elvis still has that charisma that’s able to attract fans nearly 45 years after his passing," Marchese said. "Elvis" tells the story of the singer’s rise to fame through his relationship with his manager, portrayed by Tom Hanks. Elvis died five years later, and Priscilla opened Graceland's doors to the public in 1982. Presley also revealed that she was concerned at first when she heard Luhrmann was planning to start the movie. "So living that, with him, and watching the movie, it brought back a lot of memories." "He wanted to do movies, serious movies, and Colonel Parker probably should have stayed a publicist," she said.

"Anything he wanted to do or wished to do as far as in life, I want to try to get that to happen," Priscilla Presley told the TODAY show on Tuesday.

[Tom Hanks](https://people.com/tag/tom-hanks/) in the movie. "I lived Elvis trying to explain that he didn't want to do the movies with all the girls and the beaches and everything, that he really wanted to do serious things so living that with him and then watching the movie brought back a lot of memories." "As I was watching it, actually, I was going wow, this is a movie that he would have really loved. "I'm sitting there watching this movie and going 'God I wish he could see this,'" Priscilla said of the film. "Austin was just unbelievable," she said. "He put me a little at ease but I still didn't know how it was gonna come out," she said. [TODAY](https://www.today.com/popculture/popculture/priscilla-presley-shares-elvis-scenes-toughest-watch-rcna43268) show about what the day means to her. For example, she recalled that one of Elvis' biggest dreams was to sing with an orchestra, an achievement Priscilla accomplished in 2015's If I Can Dream compilation album with Elvis and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. During the movie, the pair barely spoke. Also in the interview, Priscilla talked about the Baz Luhrmann-directed movie based on her late husband's life. Prior to the interview, Priscilla was joined by over 30,000 fans and supporters during Elvis' candle-light vigil on Monday. "It's a big responsibility"

Hollywood star Priscilla Presley is revealing brand-new information about `The King` music legend Elvis Presley on his 45th death anniversary.

He wanted to live up to what he promised Elvis." He had to live out what Elvis wanted him to do, which was to make him a million dollars. "I was a little concerned at first when I heard that [Baz] was doing the movie," she told "Today."