Elvis Presley Tribute
| Elvis Presley: Born January 8, 1935 in Tupelo Mississippi. Died August 16, 1977 in Memphis Tennessee |
| Elvis sold over a billion records worldwide and starred in 33 films. He performed nearly 1,100 live performances, including a performance at the Nashville Grand Ole Opry on September 25, 1954 |
| Graceland & Grave Pictures by Pat Adams. Elvis pictures were taken by other people |
| Elvis Presleys home "Graceland" in Memphis attracts 600,000 people a year. He died in an upstairs room here. See live pictures of Graceland on the Graceland Cam* |
| 1976: Elvis in concert at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis Tennessee |
| For security reasons, Vernon Presley, with special permission from the city, had the grave sights of Elvis and his mother Gladys moved from Forrest Hill Cemetery to Graceland in October of 1977. Since then the garden has become the final resting place for Elvis's father and paternal grandmother as well. A small marker has been placed in memory of Elvis's stillborn twin brother. The large marble cross was Glady's Presleys only monument. The statue of Jesus with outstretched arms was a gift to Elvis from his friends, one Christmas. The Meditation Garden was designed and built by Bernard Granadier at Elvis's request in the mid 1960's. It features Italian statues, an elaborate fountain and special lighting. The brick wall behind the Grecian inspired columns is inlaid with primitive stained glass handmade in Spain in the mid 1800's. The garden offered Elvis a private, serene area for meditation, reflection and quiet contemplation. It was one of his favorite places. Text from plaque shown above in the Meditation Garden at Graceland Mansion |
| A Rare picture of Elvis Presley at the Memphis Fairgrounds in the 1960's |
| An actual picture of Elvis with fans in front of Graceland in the 1960's |
| 1960's: Elvis on the grounds of Graceland in Memphis Tennessee |
| Johnny Cash & Elvis backstage at the Opry |
