Eternal Fame: 40 Years Later

The Commercial Appeal

August 16, 1977 was just like most other August days in Memphis, but it would end tragically for the King of Rock 'n' Roll. It was the day Elvis died.

Episodes

  1. 08/16/2017

    Many believe the posthumous popularity of Elvis isn't waning

    Thousands will come to Memphis to commemorate Elvis Presley on the 40th anniversary of his death. It doesn't surprise many the Elvis name is still strong and many predict it will be for many more years to come.

    17 min

  2. 08/15/2017

    Many Memphians have Elvis stories to share

    Some are personal. Some come through a friend of a friend. Others are passed down through the family. It seems many people in the Memphis area have an Elvis Presley story or were told of one.

    20 min

  3. 08/14/2017

    The Day Elvis Died

    August 16, 1977 was just like most other August days in Memphis, but it would end tragically for the King of Rock 'n' Roll. It was the day Elvis died. Listen as Forrest Goodman talks to radio, television and newspaper reporters that broke the news to the world that the King of rock and roll was gone.

    19 min
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August 16, 1977 was just like most other August days in Memphis, but it would end tragically for the King of Rock 'n' Roll. It was the day Elvis died.

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