The History of Elvis Presley

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Speaker/ Presentation

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Adults
Registration for this event will be open from December 16, 2024 @ 9:00am to January 29, 2025 @ 7:00pm.

Program Description

Event Description

On January 8, 2025, Elvis Presley would have turned 90 years old. Join us as Gary Wenstrup provides audio clips, video footage, and an interesting discussion of "The King" throughout his whirlwind life. 

Elvis revolutionized popular music when he exploded onto the scene in 1956 with his unique blend of rhythm & blues and country music. His “energetic” performances, distinctive voice, and charismatic persona made him a worldwide cultural icon.  It was a wild ride with huge musical successes, underwhelming films, an astonishing comeback, and a sad downward spiral to his death at age 42.  Elvis’ impact was seismic and he forever remains: The “King of Rock and Roll.”     

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