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SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Bachmann wishes Elvis happy birthday on death date AP Photo SCRS109, SCRS104, SCRS102 Eds: Corrects spelling of Michele. Updates photos. With AP Photos. By JIM DAVENPORT Associated Press SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WHBQ FOX13 myfoxmemphis.com) -- Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann got her Elvis Presley dates all shook up during a campaign stop Tuesday in South Carolina. The congresswoman from Minnesota played the Elvis tune "Promised Land" at a local restaurant and told the crowd of 300 that she wanted to say happy birthday to the king of rock `n' roll. "Before we get started, let's all say happy birthday to Elvis Presley today!" Bachmann said. But Aug. 16 is the anniversary of Elvis' death, in 1977, and someone in the crowd shouted back, "He died today!" Bachmann didn't respond and launched into her speech. She didn't miss a beat on the Elvis front either. As she signed autographs, she pau...

The following message below from Lisa Marie Presley was read last night to fans who gathered at the gates of Graceland for the annual Candlelight Vigil during Elvis Week 2011: Dear Friends: Thank you so much for being here and continuing to honor the legacy of my father. Your ongoing love and support mean very much to me and my family. My father always said he had the best fans in the world, and he was right. The fact that you are here to celebrate his life 34 years after his passing is a testament to that. I hope you've enjoyed our new exhibits at Graceland and I look forward to being involved personally with a very special exhibit called "Elvis Through His Daughter's Eyes" opening in the Spring of next year. Before we know it, it will be Elvis Week 2012, which as you all know as the 35th anniversary will be special time. I look forward to being there with you, my mother and entire family. Thank you all and I'll see you next August. LMP

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Cozy Corner Looking for a new place to eat while visiting Memphis? A MUST is Cozy Corner located at 745 N Parkway, just off Danny Thomas. Amazing ribs......BBQ Cornish Hens! OUTSTANDING food, friendly family owned establishment! It has been in business for 34 years, opening just after Elvis passed away. The walls are lined with famous faces including Danny Devito. Cozy Corner Suggestion! Cozy Corner has been featured on Travel Channel and other tv series! You will a frequent guest here once you try the food!

Here's a clip from the concert last night. The show is a contemporary take on what Elvis would be doing today, the show features studio musicians who work on many number one records today! It was a test run to see the fans reactions. The show does need some tweaking but it's awesome. I will post more thoughts and comments from fans and the cast soon. But right now, I am on V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N and enjoying Elvis Week with friends and fellow fans:) More later........

Elvis' nurse, Marion Cocke hosted her annual memorial dinner on August 12, 2011 at the Peabody Hotel. Special guests included Gordon Stoker of The Jordanaires and Terry Mike Jeffrey who performed a few songs.

DJ Fontana & Doc Walker Yesterday, EPE hosted the Fan Club President's Event. It is a far cry from the Fan Club President's Luncheon Patsy Andersen hosted during her years at EPE. After hearing about dollar note books and stick cards coming soon to Target & the new fudge station at the crossing....an hour and a half later, we were treated to 20 GREAT minutes of a question and answer with DJ Fontana hosted by SiriusXM Elvis radio host, Doc Walker. It was quite enjoyable and could have lasted much longer. And Doc was a great host who we'd like to see host more of these Q & As. More photos and details later......