Elvis Presley bought Graceland in Memphis in 1957, and it opened to the public in 1982. Here is a look back in photos at the ...

The event honoring the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll — born Jan. 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi — came as part of the annual Elvis birthday celebrations at Graceland in Memphis, which kicked off ...

An Elvis fan takes a photo of Elvis’ birthday cake at Vernon’s Smokehouse at Graceland in Memphis on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, what would have been Elvis Presley's 89th birthday.

In 1956, Elvis appeared on the show, for free, "much to the chagrin of Colonel Parker," who "never spoke to me again," Martindale said. Martindale left Memphis for Los Angeles in 1959.

From his work at Sun Records to his final recordings at Graceland, Memphis holds a special place in Elvis Presley's career. After leaving his hometown of Tupelo, Miss., Presley discovered a world ...

Elvis Presley performs during a March 20, 1974, concert at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis. Elvis ended a 15-city tour with three performances in his hometown.