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Eternal Fame: 40 Years Later
Hosted by The Commercial Appeal · EN
August 16, 1977 was just like most other August days in Memphis, but it would end tragically for the King of Rock 'n' Roll. It was the day Elvis died.
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Many believe the posthumous popularity of Elvis isn't waning
Aug 16, 201700:17:00Tap to summarizeThousands will come to Memphis to commemorate Elvis Presley on the 40th anniversary of his death. It doesn't surprise many the Elvis name is still strong and many predict it will be for many more years to come.
Transcribe →Many Memphians have Elvis stories to share
Aug 15, 201700:20:00Tap to summarizeSome are personal. Some come through a friend of a friend. Others are passed down through the family. It seems many people in the Memphis area have an Elvis Presley story or were told of one.
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Aug 14, 201700:19:00Tap to summarizeAugust 16, 1977 was just like most other August days in Memphis, but it would end tragically for the King of Rock 'n' Roll. It was the day Elvis died. Listen as Forrest Goodman talks to radio, television and newspaper reporters that broke the news to the world that the King of rock and roll was gone.
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