Priscilla Presley

Priscilla Presley

Elvis and Graceland – his Memphis home and office

Elvis – the hip-swiveling singer with a penchant for big quiffs and fried banana and peanut butter sandwiches. Who does not love a good Elvis song?

There is a song for everyone, the sad and lonely to enjoy the taste of bluesy "Heartbreak Hotel", the young romantics "Can not Help Falling in Love" Randy and the man gracing the dance floor like "A Little Less Conversation" (A little more action please).

Known for the suggestive way he danced, Elvis was a breath of fresh air among other 1950's singers who comprise the contemporary music scene. Described as' Elvis the Pelvis, "he went on have enormous billboard hits, has become a Hollywood actor and generate a huge fanbase.

But there is something else Elvis famous.

Presley bought Graceland estate in 1957 – since then the place has become synonymous with his name and a fan base still visit the house today.

The limestone building has 23 rooms including eight bedrooms and bathrooms. Elvis renovated parts of the building and created an area he called the Meditation Gardens. It is here where he was buried after his death in 1977.

The building, which is partially used Elvis as his Memphis office base was converted into a museum a few years later. His wife, Priscilla Presley, was the estate executor and came up with the plan to the building open for public visits in an attempt to increase the annual cost was $ 500,000 to run the building fund.

Opened in June 1982, the area was declared a National Historic Landmark on March 27, 2006. More than 600,000 visitors tour the private property per year, making it second only to the number people going to the White House. The new museum generated sufficient capital to the amount of money invested in it within one month after the opening to illustrate the ever-present wide Elvis still higher dispersion match today.

It is clear that Presley in Memphis office and home has become a giant tourist attraction and brings many things in the Tennessee area. It is safe to say that this swivel hips have generated more than just an abundance of swooning female fans, they have a business empire that enough money to the locals swim in fried chicken and banana sandwiches to keep producing.

About the Author

Javaria Akbar is a journalist that writes online commercial property news for sites such as London Offices and Executive Suites.

How proficient in karate, is Priscilla Presley?

Does she have a black belt in karate or something?

She is a black belt, and if you displease her, she spanks hard.

Priscilla Presley Face Morph