Elvis’ grandchildren, Riley and Benjamin Keough, cut the birthday cake
Elvis' home, Graceland
Elvis' Dining Room at Graceland
Elvis' Dining Table at Graceland
The musical legacy and 75th birthday of Elvis Presley was celebrated over four days in his hometown of Memphis. The tribute to the King on January 8, 2010 included a proclamation of Elvis Presley Day and a birthday cake cutting with special guests Lisa Marie and Priscilla Presley along with Elvis’ grandchildren, Riley and Benjamin Keough, who cut the five-tier cake. This will kick off a yearlong birthday party complete with new exhibits at Graceland. Priscilla reminisced that Elvis was always true to his music and if he were alive today, he might be into more gospel than rock and roll or even teaching or doing a little preaching.
From his birth place in Tupelo to his home at Graceland, fans, family and friends gathered for this milestone. Impersonators sang; the Memphis Grizzlies wore blue suede shoes for their 2010 Elvis Birthday Night at the FedEx Forum; and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra presented Elvis Birthday Pops with members of the TLC Band as special guests. Also included was: the release of ELVIS 75; book signings with George Klein and Frank Hyland; a private evening tour of the Graceland decked out in holiday splendor; the fan clubs’ Birthday Bash on Beale Street; Elvis Imperial’s southern gospel concert; dance parties; forums; and numerous benefits and tributes. Elvis classics streamed from radio and television stations in Memphis and around the globe in tribute to the world’s greatest entertainer.
Frigid temperatures moved the birthday cake and coffee reception with the Presley family from the lawn of Graceland to a restaurant across the street from the mansion. Even harsh winds and single digit temperatures didn’t keep the legions of fans away from paying homage. Approximately 3,000, many from around the world, braved the weather to sing Happy Birthday to the King. I bet it was a rock and roll day in heaven – just imagine the harmony with Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, J.D. Sumner and the like. His legacy lives on 33 years after his death.
From his birth place in Tupelo to his home at Graceland, fans, family and friends gathered for this milestone. Impersonators sang; the Memphis Grizzlies wore blue suede shoes for their 2010 Elvis Birthday Night at the FedEx Forum; and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra presented Elvis Birthday Pops with members of the TLC Band as special guests. Also included was: the release of ELVIS 75; book signings with George Klein and Frank Hyland; a private evening tour of the Graceland decked out in holiday splendor; the fan clubs’ Birthday Bash on Beale Street; Elvis Imperial’s southern gospel concert; dance parties; forums; and numerous benefits and tributes. Elvis classics streamed from radio and television stations in Memphis and around the globe in tribute to the world’s greatest entertainer.
Frigid temperatures moved the birthday cake and coffee reception with the Presley family from the lawn of Graceland to a restaurant across the street from the mansion. Even harsh winds and single digit temperatures didn’t keep the legions of fans away from paying homage. Approximately 3,000, many from around the world, braved the weather to sing Happy Birthday to the King. I bet it was a rock and roll day in heaven – just imagine the harmony with Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, J.D. Sumner and the like. His legacy lives on 33 years after his death.
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Long time, no posts! Welcome back.
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ButterYum
PS - I can't see Elvis's granddaughter's face, but I can certainly see a family resemblance in his grandson's.
Thanks for sharing this Libby...I also did a Elvis post today...he was my Idol as a young girl and I was so lucky I got to see him in 1958 many moons ago...His grandson looks like him...now Lisa Marie also has twins daughters she had in 08 were they their also...Many blessings to you my friend this coming year...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
Oh, I'm so glad you posted this! I did a post on Elvis today, but I really wanted to find out how they were celebrating it at Graceland and you have shared the festivities.
Nice to know they'll be doing a year long celebration, never know, I just may finally make it there!
Happy Birthday to the King! I think it is so wonderful that they still celebrate this way. Thanks for sharing
thank you so much for the warm welcome over at my new blog, this is a new adventure for me and so far I am enjoyin all of it except for my lack of computer skills. Trying to learn!Kathysue
I could so believe if Elvis was still with us today he would be preaching. I've always been a fan and hope to make it to Graceland one day.
I always find it hard to believe that he is gone. Wow 75. Seems like yesterday I saw him on TV. That was one big cake to celebrate.
Joyce
His grandson looks so much like him, Libby! Oh, I miss Elvis. He was such a fine person and so talented. I'm sorry he didn't live long enough to see those precious grandkids. But what a legacy he left us all with his beautiful voice, recordings, and movies.
Happy Birthday, Elvis!
XO,
Sheila... whose favorite Elvis song is playing on here! :-)
What a cool birthday!! It is fun to see these!
Hugs, Lisa
What a shame he wasn't here to cut the cake himself.
Quite an anniversary passing.
Hi Libby! Wow...75 years old! I can't believe it! What a lovely cake! And thanks for the peek at the tablescape in Graceland! You know I had to enlarge it to have a peek! Thanks so much for visiting Kathysue! I hope you are staying warm!! Happy weekend...hugs...Debbie
How neat is this Libby!
What a beautiful cake and grandchildren. He sure looks just like Elvis.
Stay warm! ~Melissa :)
I just watched 2 specials about him on TCM. Both were documentary with performances! Great. xoxo
That whole Elvis thing is still just so weird. Such a waste.
So sad.
Just like Michael Jackson...just so sad and hard to believe they are really gone.
XXOOXX
Wags to Senator of course!
Does he wear a coat in this frigid weather you are having
75? it does NOT seem possible! I was one of those teenagers totally smitten with Elvis back in 1957! Time marches on.
long live the king...
and as to you showing all those shots of Graceland....
Thank you
Thank you very much
Happy Birthday E. We miss you.
Thanks for the great photo of the grandchildren cutting the cake Libby. Elvis would be so proud.
Sam
What a great post and loved the pictures. Much better than the small blurb in the papers yesterday! Hope you are keeping warm Libby...we have been in the deep freezer all week!
I love that they are making this celebration a year long event. It's hard to see his grandaughter's face, but she appears to really favor her mother. And thanks so much for visiting Kathysue's new blog - you are going to love her! Kathy
Hi Libby, It's hard to believe that Elvis would be 75 yrs. old now.. Where does time go?????
I remember him well--since I was a teen when he was so popular. He has some nice-looking grandchildren. Are there any budding musicians in the family????
Stay warm during this frigid weather.
Hugs,
Betsy
What a great celebration, Libby! I can see the resemblance of Elvis's grandson to him....Christine
Hi Libby,
I tagged you for a Kreative Blog Award, just check out my blog for the details.
http://chicjenna.blogspot.com/
Jenna
Happy Birthady to the ONE and ONLY king of Rock and Roll.
We grew up with your music and the love of rock and roll was passed on to my son...Young or old your music will live on forever!
To the Presley family God Bless.
Hope to one day make it to Memphis.
Electra Lembesis
Wow! I had not seen a picture of those grandchildren -- that grandson looks so much like Elvis. Happy Birthday to The King!
It doesn't seem possible that it's been 33 years since his death. I miss him and his music.
I love this post!!
Hi there Libby! It's been ages since I've got to visit...I'm so glad I found this post when visiting. :) I grew up on Elvis as the younger sister of the teenagers in the house and I was smitten at the age of 6. I still adore his music and his memory. My sisters and I took my mother on her 75th to Memphis to see all the Elvis memorabilia and we adored Graceland. What a fun share today...and one that I really enjoyed. Wouldn't he be proud of these gorgeous and precious grandchildren of Lisa's? Thanks Libby! ~CC Catherine
I just love Elvis, and it is so hard to believe he has been gone so long...I still remember it, I was so young then!!
I haven't been to Graceland and would just love to go one day..what else is there to do in the area, I have three very active sons ages 4 - 16.
xoxo
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