Elvis Week. On August 16, 1977; news shocked the world and saddened millions of fans that the King of Rock N’ Roll was found dead in his home Graceland. Attempts were made to revive Elvis Presley when he arrived at the hospital, but he was pronounced dead after over an hour of failed attempts.
The country mourned and now millions of fans pick the week of August 16 to memorialize him in a pilgrimage to his home in Memphis, Tennessee.
This year “Elvis Week” begins on Friday, August 10 at 10 a.m. with “The King Music Fest.” The daylong event features performances from local bands celebrating the music we’ve come to know and love. It’s a free event with donations being accepted for the Memphis Music Foundation.
Marlowe’s Ribs and Restaurant at 4381 Elvis Presley Blvd. is hosting a meet and greet for Elvis Pilgrims. This is a ticketed event with reserved seating. Door prizes will be given and profits will go to the Spay and Nueter Clinic of Memphis in Elvis’ name. This event is at noon.
