In the Netherlands, young apprentice rockers are on stage, in the image of their "God", Elvis PRESLEY, who is seen among his fans, in his GI uniform, signing autographs to his admirers.
Meeting with a fan and look-alike of Elvis Presley, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the birth of the King. Didier PAULY talks about his passion for Elvis, which is also his livelihood. He gave a picture of a new American youth, a new world youth."
On the 27th anniversary of the King’s passing, 30,000 fans gathered in Memphis to celebrate the memory of Elvis Presley. Many of them have adopted the "Elvis attitude" and its costumed and styled as their idol, version 70s. Some even sing some notes from Elvis' tubes. Miss Elvis declares: "Elvis is universal, rock and roll too. In the universe there are two genders, we women are full fans". Elvis Presley abolishes the barrier of sex and religion. In front of the building of the Sun studio, telesidewalk of fans: "it is the path almost of paradise"... " We have the impression that it is still alive". Illustration with some pictures.
On the first anniversary of the death of Elvis PRESLEY, journalist Gérard SEBAG is in Memphis, sitting in the singer’s first Cadillac. He interviews Charlie HODGES, musician and great friend of Elvis.
Eddy MITCHELL talks about the transformation of Elvis Presley: from "singer of violence", he became "a brand of toothpaste". " He’s not a singer anymore".
Roland SICARD interviews Dick RIVERS on a duplex from Toulouse to talk about the 30th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley. Dick RIVERS explains that Elvis allowed rock and roll to become universal and no longer reserved for black Americans.
In Memphis, a crowd lines up in front of Graceland, where the tomb of Elvis Presley, who died a year ago, is located. Europeans made the trip for the occasion. A couple of Belgian fans evoke the commercial side of the tribute. In a souvenir shop on Elvis, a TV screen shows the star, while the commentary recalls the singer’s origins.