elvis is in the building

It's Elvis Week in Memphis and there are Elvi everywhere in the Hilton Hotel for the competition tonight. Some of them (see my facebook) weren't even born when Elvis Aron Presley died in 1977 but this Elvis might really be the genuine 76-year singing star.

dead elvis week

Tonight's concert kicks off what local Memphisites call "dead Elvis week" marking the 34th anniversary of Elvis' early passing at age 42 on August 16, 1977. Unfortunately I won't be able to participate in the candlelight vigil, 5K run or the Elvis tribute contest. Perhaps I can glimpse some Elvis impersonators when we eat BBQ on Beale Street tomorrow night.