Celebrating 30 Years of Graceland
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Elvis Week In Memphis
MEMPHIS, TN - AUGUST 12: Elvis Presley's living room at Graceland is seen during Elvis Week on August 12, 2002 in Memphis, Tennessee. 75,000 fans are expected to attend the celebration of all things Elvis which this year marks the 25th anniversary of Presley's August 16, 1977 death. Graceland is the second-most visited home in America behind the White House. (Photo by Mario Tama/Gettty Images)
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Drew Gooden & Lorenzen Wright view Elvis Presley's gravesite
MEMPHIS, TN - JANUARY 29: Drew Gooden and Lorenzen Wright of the Memphis Grizzlies view Elvis Presley's gravesite at Graceland on January 29, 2003 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE/Getty Images)
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Drew Gooden views Elvis Presley's trophy room
MEMPHIS, TN - JANUARY 29: Drew Gooden of the Memphis Grizzlies views Elvis' gold records and trophies at Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion on January 29, 2003 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE/Getty Images)
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Drew Gooden & Lorenzen Wright enjoy Elvis Presley memorabillia
MEMPHIS, TN - JANUARY 29: Drew Gooden and Lorenzen Wright of the Memphis Grizzlies enjoy Elvis memorabillia at Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion on January 29, 2003 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE/Getty Images)
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Lorenzen Wright and Drew Gooden pose in front of Elvis' Graceland mansion
MEMPHIS, TN - JANUARY 29: Lorenzen Wright and Drew Gooden of the Memphis Grizzlies pose in front of Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion on January 29, 2003 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE/Getty Images)
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Graceland Celebrates Elvis' Birthday
MEMPHIS, TN - JANUARY 8: (L-R) Shannon Kelley and her daughter Rina try to stay dry as they wait at the gates of Elvis Presley's Graceland on January 8, 2004 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Kelley's, who were visiting from Alabama to help celebrate what would be Elvis's 69th birthday, have been to Graceland well over 30 times. 10-year-old Rina, who missed school to attend, said, "Elvis is better than school." (Photo by Mike Brown/Getty Images)
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Elvis Presley Enterprises To Be Sold
MEMPHIS, TN - DECEMBER 16: Elvis Presley's Graceland estate is seen December 16, 2004 in Memphis, Tennessee. Robert F.X. Sillerman and Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE) announced December 16 the pending sale of an 85% stake in EPE, which will include all naming rights, intelectual property, archival documents, operations of Graceland and surrounding properties as well as revenue derived from Elvis' music, films and television specials. The sale, estimated at $100 million, was structured so Lisa Marie Presley, sole heir to the Elvis Presley estate, would retain the 13.6 acre Graceland grounds and most of Elvis' personal effects. (Photo by Mike Brown/Getty Images)
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Priscilla Presley (2nd R) and her daught
Memphis, UNITED STATES: Priscilla Presley (2nd R) and her daughter Lisa Marie Presley (C) greet US President George W. Bush (L), First Lady Laura Bush (R) and Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (2nd L) at the entrance of Elvis Presley's Graceland Mansion 30 June, 2006, in Memphis, Tenesse. AFP PHOTO / TIM SLOAN (Photo credit should read TIM SLOAN/AFP/Getty Images)
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US President George W. Bush (C), First L
Memphis, UNITED STATES: US President George W. Bush (C), First Lady Laura Bush (R) and Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan walk together after touring Elvis Presley's Graceland Mansion 30 June, 2006, in Memphis, Tenesse. AFP PHOTO / TIM SLOAN (Photo credit should read TIM SLOAN/AFP/Getty Images)
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White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolton (
Memphis, UNITED STATES: White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolton (R) stands by Karl Rove (L) as Rove prepares to take a photograph of the Japanese Delegation in front of the "Kings" pink cadillac at Elvis Presley's Graceland Mansion 30 June, 2006 in Memphis, Tennessee. AFP PHOTO / TIM SLOAN (Photo credit should read TIM SLOAN/AFP/Getty Images)
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Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizum
Memphis, UNITED STATES: Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and US President George W. Bush share a few words with the media as they visit Elvis Presley's Jungle Room 30 June, 2006, during a tour of Graceland Mansion in Memphis, Tennessee. AFP PHOTO/PAUL J. RICHARDS (Photo credit should read PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)
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Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizum
Memphis, UNITED STATES: Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan and US President George W. Bush look at Elvis Presley jumpsuits 30 June, 2006, during a tour of Graceland Mansion in Memphis, Tennessee. AFP PHOTO/PAUL J. RICHARDS (Photo credit should read PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)
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A man stops to read a historic plaque ou
A man stops to read a historic plaque outside Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley, 14 August 2007 in Memphis, Tennessee. Fans are gathering to mark the 30th anniversary of the entertainer's death on 16 August. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)
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Ray Macinanti of Tewksbury, Massachusset
Ray Macinanti of Tewksbury, Massachussetts, writes a message on the wall at Graceland, the home of Presley, 14 August 2007 in Memphis, Tennessee. Fans are gathering to mark the 30th anniversary of the entertainer's death on 16 August. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)
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Fans walk by the entrance to Graceland,
Fans walk by the entrance to Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley, 14 August 2007, in Memphis, Tennessee. Fans are gathering to mark the 30th anniversary of the entertainers' death on 16 August. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)
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Elvis Fans Flock To Memphis For 30th Anniversary Of The Kings Death
MEMPHIS, TN - AUGUST 14: Bill Corelle and Patti Corelle from Derry, New Hampshire embrace after being married at the front gates to the Graceland Mansion, home of Elvis Presley, on August 14, 2007 in Memphis, Tennessee. This week marks the 30th Anniversary of the death of the Rock and Roll legend. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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The gravesite of Elvis Presley, 15 Augus
The gravesite of Elvis Presley, 15 August 2007, at Graceland, Presley's home, in Memphis, Tennessee. Fans are gathering to mark the 30th anniversary of the entertainer's death on 16 August. Elvis remains the best-selling solo artist of all time with over a billion records sold worldwide and continues to generate around 50 million dollars a year. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)
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Fans enter Graceland Mansion, the home o
Fans enter Graceland Mansion, the home of Elvis Presley for a tour, 15 August 2007, in Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis fans from around the world are gathering in Memphis for the 30th anniversary of the entertainer's death on 16 August. Elvis remains the best-selling solo artist of all time with over a billion records sold worldwide and continues to generate around 50 million dollars a year. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)
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An historic marker is seen in front of G
An historic marker is seen in front of Graceland Mansion, the home of Elvis Presley, 15 August 2007, in Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis fans from around the world are gathering in Memphis for the 30th anniversary of the entertainer's death on 16 August. Elvis remains the best-selling solo artist of all time with over a billion records sold worldwide and continues to generate around 50 million dollars a year. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)
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Elvis Fans Flock To Memphis For 30th Anniversary Of "The King's" Death
MEMPHIS, TN - AUGUST 15: Elvis impersonators Carl Cassady (L) of Frost, Texas and Jim Schmidt of Delano, Minnesota wait to visit Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley August 15, 2007 in Memphis, Tennessee. This week marks the 30th anniversary of the death of the rock and roll legend. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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Elvis Presley fans spell out his name an
Elvis Presley fans spell out his name and the number 30 with candles on the eve of the 30th anniversary of his death, 15 August 2007 at Graceland, Presley's home in Memphis, Tennessee. Fans are gathering to mark the 30th anniversary of the entertainers' death on 16 August. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)
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Elvis Fans Flock To Memphis For 30th Anniversary Of The Kings Death
MEMPHIS, TN - AUGUST 16: People line up at the front gate of Graceland Mansion to visit the home of Elvis Presley, August 16, 2007 in Memphis, Tennessee. This week marks the 30th anniversary of the death of the Rock and Roll legend. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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Annual Elvis Presley Lighting Celebration
MEMPHIS, TN - NOVEMBER 20: The grounds of Graceland display the Christmas lights after the lighting ceremony at Graceland Plaza on November 20, 2009 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Greg Campbell/Getty Images)
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Elvis Presley fan Orlando Bruno of Paris
Elvis Presley fan Orlando Bruno of Paris, France holds up his sign as he waits in line to visit Presley's gravesite on the eve of the 30th anniversary of Presley's death, 15 August 2007 at Graceland, Presley's home in Memphis, Tennessee. Fans are gathering to mark the 30th anniversary of the entertainers death on 16 August. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)
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A view of Graceland is shown 27 March 20
A view of Graceland is shown 27 March 2006 in Memphis, Tennessee. Graceland, the former home of the king of rock 'n' roll, Elvis Presley, was designated a National Historic Landmark. Fewer than 2,500 historic places carry the title. Mike Brown/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPER & TV USE ONLY == (Photo credit should read MIKE BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)
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A cardboard cutout of Elvis Presley sits
A cardboard cutout of Elvis Presley sits in front of Graceland Mansion, the home of Elvis Presley, 16 August 2007 in Memphis, Tennessee. This week marks the 30th anniversary of the death of the Rock & Roll legend. Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY == (Photo credit should read JOE RAEDLE/AFP/Getty Images)
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Priscilla Presley listens to Secretary o
Priscilla Presley listens to Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton address a group of Elvis fans on the front lawn of Graceland 27 March 2006 in Memphis, Tennessee. Graceland, the former home of the king of rock 'n' roll, Elvis Presley, was designated a National Historic Landmark. Fewer than 2,500 historic places carry the title. Mike Brown/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPER & TV USE ONLY == (Photo credit should read MIKE BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)
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Gifts left by thousands of Elvis Presley
Gifts left by thousands of Elvis Presley fans left on his grave August 16, 2010 at Graceland Mansion, his residence in Memphis. Elvis died at Graceland on August 16, 1977. Graceland is celebrating the 75th anniversary of Elvis' birth - all year long . AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
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Gifts left by thousands of Elvis Presley
Gifts left by thousands of Elvis Presley fans left on his grave August 16, 2010 at Graceland Mansion, his residence in Memphis. Elvis died at Graceland on August 16, 1977. Graceland is celebrating the 75th anniversary of Elvis' birth - all year long. AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
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Signatures left by thousands of Elvis Pr
Signatures left by thousands of Elvis Presley fans left on the wall over the years at Graceland Mansion August 16, 2010, his residence in Memphis. Elvis died at Graceland on August 16, 1977. Graceland is celebrating the 75th anniversary of Elvis' birth - all year long . AFP PHOTO / TIMOTHY A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
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Elvis Week In Memphis
MEMPHIS, TN - AUGUST 12: An Elvis fan views the Presley family headstone in the "Meditation Gardens" area of Graceland where Elvis Presley is buried during Elvis Week on August 12, 2002 in Memphis, Tennessee. 75,000 fans are expected to attend the celebration of all things Elvis which this year marks the 25th anniversary of Presley's August 16, 1977 death. Graceland is the second-most visited home in America behind the White House. (Photo by Mario Tama/Gettty Images)
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Elvis Week In Memphis
MEMPHIS, TN - AUGUST 12: An Elvis fan views Presley memorabilia in the racquetball building at Graceland during Elvis Week on August 12, 2002 in Memphis, Tennessee. 75,000 fans are expected to attend the celebration of all things Elvis which this year marks the 25th anniversary of Presley's August 16, 1977 death. Graceland is the second-most visited home in America behind the White House. (Photo by Mario Tama/Gettty Images)
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Elvis Week In Memphis
MEMPHIS, TN - AUGUST 12: Fans line up to view Elvis Presley's Graceland home during Elvis Week on August 12, 2002 in Memphis, Tennessee. 75,000 fans are expected to attend the celebration of all things Elvis which this year marks the 25th anniversary of Presley's August 16, 1977 death. Graceland is the second-most visited home in America behind the White House. (Photo by Mario Tama/Gettty Images)
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Elvis Week In Memphis
MEMPHIS, TN - AUGUST 12: A fan photographs Elvis Presley's famous gold lame' suit on display at Graceland during Elvis Week on August 12, 2002 in Memphis, Tennessee. 75,000 fans are expected to attend the celebration of all things Elvis which this year marks the 25th anniversary of Presley's August 16, 1977 death. Graceland is the second-most visited home in America behind the White House. (Photo by Mario Tama/Gettty Images)
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Elvis Week In Memphis
MEMPHIS, TN - AUGUST 12: Fans view Elvis Presley's gold records on display at Graceland during Elvis Week on August 12, 2002 in Memphis, Tennessee. 75,000 fans are expected to attend the celebration of all things Elvis which this year marks the 25th anniversary of Presley's August 16, 1977 death. Graceland is the second-most visited home in America behind the White House. (Photo by Mario Tama/Gettty Images)
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Elvis Presley fans crowd to get a glimpse of a new
MEMPHIS, : Elvis Presley fans crowd to get a glimpse of a newly-unveiled bust of the late singer 08 January during his 60th birthday celebrations at his Graceland mansion in Memphis, TN. The bust was sculpted by Iwo Jima Memorial creator Felix de Weldon. (COLOR KEY: Bust is brown) (Photo credit should read CHRIS WILKINS/AFP/Getty Images)
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Ron Wawrsyniak of Orlando, FL. (R) makes a video 1
MEMPHIS, : Ron Wawrsyniak of Orlando, FL. (R) makes a video 14 August at an impromtu interpretation of an Elvis Presley tune by The Graceliners (L), a group of Elvis Presley impersonators from Ontario, Canada who are in Memphis for the 20th anniversary of Presley's death 16 August. Presley has become a legend since his death 16 August 1977. The Graceliners performed outside Presley's Graceland estate. AFP PHOTO/ROBERTO SCHMIDT (Photo credit should read ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
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John Dreessen of Maastricht, Holland, looks at flo
MEMPHIS, : John Dreessen of Maastricht, Holland, looks at flowers and notes left by well-whishers at the grave of legendary rock'n'roll singer Elvis Presley at his Graceland mansion in Memphis 16 August. Graceland officials estimate that 30,000 fans came past "The King's" grave during commemorations for the 20th anniversary of his death at the age of 42. (Photo credit should read ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
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photo taken 01 August 1985 shows Graceland, the El
MEMPHIS, TN - AUGUST 1: photo taken 01 August 1985 shows Graceland, the Elvis Presley mansion in Memphis, Tennessee. Lisa-Marie Presley, the daughter of the rock legend, celebrated her 30th birthday 01 February and "finally inherited some 205 million US dollars from her father's estate," according to a British newspaper report 31 January. Lisa-Marie, who was due to inherit the estate, which includes the property, when she was 25, left the control to her mother Priscilla for the past five years due to the latter's successful handling of the Elvis Presley Enterprises and the famous mansion. Eds note: Photo available only in black and white. (Photo credit should read JIM REID/AFP/Getty Images)
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