Elvis (Presley) fans brave heat to mark his death (August 16)

AP ^ | August 16, 2007 | WOODY BAIRD

[Jaysun]

Last year, Graceland took in $27 million in revenue, and the overall Elvis business brings in more than $40 million a year.

Wow.

[TexasCajun]

Priscilla has done a great job with Graceland.

[Severa]

I’m an Independent Sales Representative for Avon (legal way of saying Avon lady) and we’ve got 4 pages of Elvis stuff in our current campaign book. Includes a tote bag, wallet, T shirt, fleece throw, coffee mug, and watch. Personally I don’t understand the fuss but then again he was before my time, I’m 31 years old.

[day10]

Tom Vigil, 42, of Denver was determined not to let the heat stop him even though he was missing part of a lung from recent surgery.
Decked out in a black Elvis-type jumpsuit, Vigil pulled an oxygen tank behind him with a breathing tube attached to his nose.
"I'm not in the best of health, but I wanted to be out here and be part of this," he said.

This man, God bless him, is Certifiable.

[alice_in_bubbaland]

I never understood the Elvis mania either. But then again I’m a child of the seventies.

[Joe 6-pack]

"Thousands of Elvis Presley fans braved 105-degree heat..."

You'd think it would be cooler there with all those fans...;-)

[RDTF]

RIP Elvis. 30 years, wow.

[dfwgator]

"Get a Life!"

[RDTF]

LOL good one!! hahahahaha

[NCC-1701]

Next to Jesus Christ, Elvis brings in more $$$$$ than any other dead person in the history of the world. It is amazing how long the Elvis momentum has lasted. Priscilla was and is a shrewd bussinesswoman. She knew how to make a buck off the King. And she’s done it tastefully, along with others that work in the effort. Graceland was facing bankruptcy after EP died. She took over and saved it from the auction block. I’m glad she did. It is the single most visited place in Memphis.

I ask people what they think of Memphis. Elvis is the FIRST thing out of their mouths. After that, they are hard pressed to come up with anything second, except maybe Federal Express or Beale Street.

[Millee]

I love his music, but I don’t understand the obsession people have with making him into some kind of demi-god.

[Revolting cat!]

American Lourdes.

[Revolting cat!]

The Man is laughing as he manages his 7-11 franchise from his office in northern Idaho.

[Revolting cat!]

Down on your knees and pray, y'all!

[Jaysun]

Personally I don’t understand the fuss but then again he was before my time, I’m 31 years old.

I'm 32 years old but in my car, my house and on my computer Elvis is the only music that plays for more than 1/2 the time. He's excellent. But I don't get the bags, the velvet paintings, plates, and all that other crap. So cheesy.

[reagan_fanatic]

This thread wouldn't be complete without a picture of Cameltoe Elvis...

[Revolting cat!]

Thank goodness we still have the Chinese Elvis!

[Revolting cat!]

And Elvis Herselvis (shown here with manager Tammy Parker.)

[synbad600]

I would think that one “braves” something when he has no choice.