Elvis Presley fans gather outside Graceland every January 8th to celebrate King’s birthday. This year has been especially special following the release of his biopic last year. Lisa Marie, the singer’s only child, her Presley worshiped Buzz in her Rahman movie, as she described it, at a special premiere of the film at her Memphis mansion in 2022. was doing. It was the singer’s 88th birthday.
Other figures in the Elvis world gave speeches before Lisa Marie took the stage next to a giant birthday cake themed to the 50th anniversary of the Aloha From Hawaii concert. It included Alton Mason, who played Little Richard, TCB Band pianist Glenn Hardin, and Joel Weinshanker, managing partner of Graceland Holdings LLC. The latter got her visibly emotional when he said her house belonged to Lisa Marie before introducing her to the stage. The ex-wife of Michael Jackson and Nicolas Cage wore dark sunglasses and spoke in a deep voice as fans on her live stream voiced their concerns for her.
Lisa Marie replied, “Thank you. Long time no see. I missed you. I keep saying you’re the only one who can get me out of my house. No kidding! I love you and that’s it.” is why I’m here.So today he was 88.It’s hard to believe.And I think he’s proud.I think it’s been a crazy year.This movie I think it’s been amazing and I’m very proud of it and I hope you are too.Thank you so much for coming from all over the world.It’s really moving and grateful for me and my family. doing.”
The official proclamation of Elvis’ birth was then read, Elvis’ daughter cut the birthday cake, and everyone moved to sing Happy Birthday to the late King of Rock and Roll, the best-selling solo artist in music history.
Watch her speech again here.
