Elvis Presley to 35 years after his death

Thousands of Elvis Presley fans gathered today in Memphis (Tennessee) to commemorate the 35th anniversary of his death on the day star of a week full of events to keep the figure of "King of Rock". Graceland, the home of Elvis and Memphis where he lived when he suffered the heart attack that caused his death at 42 years this August 16 hosts some 75,000 fervent fans of the legendary figure. The vigil was held at Graceland the day before almost to the dawn of the date of his death was the climax of "Elvis Week", the annual celebration of the life and career of the singer, during which his admirers turns to honor his grave and illuminate the room with thousands of candles. Elvis's daughter, Lisa Marie, and his wife Priscilla surprised this year to fans of the artist to appear together for the first time during the vigil at the foot of his grave. Lisa Marie and Priscilla usually go every year to the "Elvis Week", but never had done together. "This is something that Elvis never, never would have thought that could happen here," said Lisa Marie, climb on stage with his mother in front of the crowd carrying candles. "I always feel really happy when I come here. I always remember the happiest time of my life," said the daughter of "King of Rock" today in an interview with NBC. Graceland is one of the most visited tourist homes are in the U.S. and a place that, according to his widow, is "totally him." "He loved his home, he always came back here (...) His presence is everywhere, in every room," said Priscilla. After the vigil, culminating at dawn, held a special concert with the surviving members of Presley's band, including Bobby Wood, in a tent enabled 1,200 seats, the organization said on its website. However, one of the most anticipated moments of today is the concert "Elvis himself" offered through a projection system and audio that will allow fans to feel closer to their idol with an entry price of between 100 to $ 300 (80 and 242 euros). During the concert will be held on the classic Presley impersonators contest, who has become one of the more public figures double in history. But not all competitions and imitations, and that the acts is the most special race, "Elvis Presley" of five kilometers, starting from the gates of Graceland and whose proceeds go to an association that works with disabled children and adults . The "Elvis Week" could not conclude without offering collectors and fans some of the objects of the artist, who were taken to auction on Tuesday at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, and among those who said the outfit the singer wore during his historic meeting with President Richard Nixon in 1970. "Elvis is still one of the most popular and enduring in American pop culture," said Margaret Barrett, Director of Memorabilia, Entertainment and Music Heritage, the auction house in charge of the act. "This auction, our second event completely dedicated to Elvis, is a celebration of his incredible life and legacy. From autographs and signed documents, concert posters and rare photos, to jewelry and clothing from private property, recordings and a large variety of memorabilia, "Barrett said during the presentation. And is that a year confirms that "The King of Rock" left behind in just 42 years, a legacy great enough to stay alive more than three decades later.

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