Priscilla Presley, Jerry Schilling recount stories on Elvis’ 85th birthday
Priscilla Presley smiles while telling a story about her late former husband Elvis Presley during the Elvis Birthday Proclamation Ceremony on Jan. 8, 2020, at Graceland. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Elvis fans Heather Crews (second right) and Tisha Schauer (far right) smile through a window while attending a celebration for what would have been Elvis Presley's 85th birthday on Jan. 8, 2020, at Graceland. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Elvis fans David Smock (left) and Victoria Pamore (right) wore birthday hats while attending a celebration at Graceland on what would have been Elvis Presley's 85th birthday on Jan. 8, 2020. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Fans gather on the lawn at Graceland to celebrate what would have been Elvis Presley's 85th birthday during the Elvis Birthday Proclamation Ceremony on Jan. 8, 2020. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Priscilla Presley (center) cuts a piece of birthday cake as special guests look on during the Elvis Birthday Proclamation Ceremony at Graceland on Jan. 8, 2020. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Hundreds of fans visited Graceland to celebrate the King of Rock 'n' Roll's birthday, a celebration that will continue with events through Friday, Jan. 11.
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Elvis Presley Priscilla Presley Jerry Schilling gracelandChristin Yates
Christin Yates is a native Memphian who has worked in PR and copywriting since 2007. She earned her B.S. in public relations and M.S. in mass communications from Murray State University.
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