Memphian Theatre
Elvis often rented the old Memphian Theatre, now the site of Playhouse on the Square, for private screenings of movies.
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New Elvis Record
The latest Elvis record is not the kind you download. If you were in Memphis, you knew you weren’t on Lonely Street at all those sold-out events. But Graceland spokesman Kevin Kern says the official attendance figure for the week was 75,000. Even in the sweltering heat, 55,000 took part in the candlelight vigil. “The […]
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Fit for a King
Pretenders don authentic Elvis threads at Butch & Kim’s
Elvis didn’t coin the phrase “the clothes make the man,” he just personified it.
Not Bing Crosby’s hat, Elton John’s glasses or Angus `AC/DC’ Young’s Union Jack knickers are more identifiable than an Elvis Presley jumpsuit.
The garments don’t even need explaining. This legacy of the original rock […]
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Memphian Theatre
Elvis often rented the old Memphian Theatre, now the site of Playhouse on the Square, for private screenings of movies.
It’s a shame that he had to do this, but the lifestyle he was forced to live by Col. Tom Parker forced him to be a recluse. I strongly feel it was this lifestyle that led to his early death.
I shared a lot of great memories with Elvis in the Memphian Theater. I lived my life there starting in 1962 and I would not change a thing. The Memphian Theater is near and dear to my heart.
i was lucky enough to be able to go too the memphian theater once and elvis was is attence and it waas a wonderferul experience. something i cherish and will always remember. elvis is a great person. sue barnhart