Throughout 2012, Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis will be commemorating the 35th anniversary year with new exhibits exploring various sides of the king and his legacy.
The largest exhibit launching during the 35th Anniversary year "ICON: The Influence of Elvis Presley presented by Fender®" opened on March 1. This exhibit features many artifacts on loan from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland and items from the collections of many of today's biggest names in music. The exhibit celebrates Elvis' status as a music pioneer and icon that paved the way and influenced many of today's artists and celebrities.
Items on display in this exhibit include Sammy Hagar's Yamaha Red Rocker custom guitar and outfit from his 2004 Van Halen tour, Bono's "MacPhisto" suit from U2's Zooropa performances, one of Bill Clinton's saxophones from The Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, and artifacts from James Brown, Elton John, Trisha Yearwood, Joan Jett, Katy Perry, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Ringo Star and others. As part of "Icon: The Influence of Elvis Presley," Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. will also be presenting an online exhibit containing photos of items sent in by fans that represent how Elvis influenced them.
"ICON: The Influence of Elvis Presley Exhibit presented by Fender®" opened at Elvis' Presley's Graceland in Memphis on March 1 in Sincerely Elvis, located in Graceland Plaza. The exhibit will be open for one year. Graceland is open year round with various tour options. If you are planning a trip to Graceland, visit our free online trip planner today!
Throughout 2012, Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis will be commemorating the 35th anniversary year with new exhibits exploring various sides of the king and his legacy.
The largest exhibit launching during the 35th Anniversary year "ICON: The Influence of Elvis Presley presented by Fender®" opened on March 1. This exhibit features many artifacts on loan from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland and items from the collections of many of today's biggest names in music. The exhibit celebrates Elvis' status as a music pioneer and icon that paved the way and influenced many of today's artists and celebrities.
Items on display in this exhibit include Sammy Hagar's Yamaha Red Rocker custom guitar and outfit from his 2004 Van Halen tour, Bono's "MacPhisto" suit from U2's Zooropa performances, one of Bill Clinton's saxophones from The Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, and artifacts from James Brown, Elton John, Trisha Yearwood, Joan Jett, Katy Perry, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Ringo Star and others. As part of "Icon: The Influence of Elvis Presley," Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. will also be presenting an online exhibit containing photos of items sent in by fans that represent how Elvis influenced them.
"ICON: The Influence of Elvis Presley Exhibit presented by Fender®" opened at Elvis' Presley's Graceland in Memphis on March 1 in Sincerely Elvis, located in Graceland Plaza. The exhibit will be open for one year. Graceland is open year round with various tour options. If you are planning a trip to Graceland, visit our free online trip planner today!