Today we remember Elvis who died on this day in 1977. He was 42.

Fans began filing past his grave At Graceland bearing candles Monday night into early this morning. More than three decades later, he remains one of the top-selling acts in music.

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In 2010, Forbes magazine estimated his estate's annual take from music sales, a Las Vegas show, Graceland visits and licensing at $60 million.  I salute Elvis Presley for a being pioneer in Rock-N-Roll.  The Beatles and many other Classic Rock stars say their inspiration was Elvis.

Here's a video of some of Elvis' great performances:

ELVIS--thanks for the music!

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