More than 2 weeks ago, Elvis celebrated his 75th birthday. He recently visited Haiti to see for himself the conditions post-earthquake and announced that his foundation was donating $2 million to the relief efforts.
Back in August 1977, Elvis suffered a heart attack brought on by medication and weight gain. Fortunately, the doctors saved his life.
After a nearly 3 year hiatus from performing (and buying out his contract with Colonel Tom Parker), Elvis made his comeback in 1980 with a series of sold out shows in Las Vegas. He performed his first official concert outside the USA in 1981 with a concert in Canada. This was followed by sold-out tours of Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and even China.
What would Elvis' legacy have been like if he died in 1977?
Would he have been the first inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Back in August 1977, Elvis suffered a heart attack brought on by medication and weight gain. Fortunately, the doctors saved his life.
After a nearly 3 year hiatus from performing (and buying out his contract with Colonel Tom Parker), Elvis made his comeback in 1980 with a series of sold out shows in Las Vegas. He performed his first official concert outside the USA in 1981 with a concert in Canada. This was followed by sold-out tours of Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and even China.
What would Elvis' legacy have been like if he died in 1977?
Would he have been the first inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?