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Elvis Finds a New Home and Broadway Still Dark

And the winner is… Elvis fans who think the King is still alive. In a previous blog I discussed an interesting item I saw on eBay—-the contents of the Elvis is Alive Museum. The museum’s 81-year-old owner decided it was time to pass on his expansive collection of Elvis memorabilia–including an inordinate amount of photographs, books, FBI files, and DNA reports that aimed to support the theory that Presley never died—–to someone who could keep the debate alive for decades to come. Enter Andy Key who offered a winning bid of $8,000. The die-hard Elvis fan who insists the King … Continue reading →

Elvis Week In Memphis

My dad has always made a big deal of the fact that I was born on August 16th—the same day (though different year) that Elvis Presley died. (For the record the legendary singer died on August 16, 1977—-I was born a few years prior.) While my dad has made the trip to Graceland, I have never toured the mansion myself. If you too have never been to Elvis’ home, you may want to make plans to go this year. Memphis is planning to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the icon’s death with an entire week of Elvis related festivities from … Continue reading →