WINDOW ROCK — Thirty years ago – on Aug. 16, 1977 – the world was all shook up to learn of the death of Elvis Presley.
Born in a shotgun shack in Tupelo, Miss., the world couldn’t help falling in love with Elvis, the flaming star that rose to become one of the most beloved entertainers of all time.
Today, 30 years after his premature death, Elvis still outsells most living performers. His estate, estimated at approximately $5 million at the time of his death, is worth hundreds of millions of dollars now.
What keeps him so popular – even with fans who weren’t even alive in his heyday?
“His persona is timeless. His voice is gold,” said musician James Bilagody, who is a well-known Elvis impersonator. “The information highway is exceptionally complete; and a P.R. team and sales staff are diligent and successful in their efforts.” More…
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