Elvis fans - in pictures

  • Presley died on August 16, 1977, at his home in Memphis, Tennessee. Getty Images
    Presley died on August 16, 1977, at his home in Memphis, Tennessee. Getty Images
  • These fans in Parkes, Australia, are proof that Elvis lovers can be found in pretty much every corner of the globe. Getty Images
    These fans in Parkes, Australia, are proof that Elvis lovers can be found in pretty much every corner of the globe. Getty Images
  • The birthplace and childhood home of Elvis Presley is located in Tupelo, Mississippi. AP
    The birthplace and childhood home of Elvis Presley is located in Tupelo, Mississippi. AP
  • Elvis tribute artist Taylor Rodriguez performs during a show at the Parkes Leagues Club in Parkes, Australia. Getty Images
    Elvis tribute artist Taylor Rodriguez performs during a show at the Parkes Leagues Club in Parkes, Australia. Getty Images
  • The Parkes Elvis Festival is held annually over five days, usually timed to coincide with the singer's birthday in January. Getty Images
    The Parkes Elvis Festival is held annually over five days, usually timed to coincide with the singer's birthday in January. Getty Images
  • The 2022 event was rescheduled to be held in April due to Covid-19 restrictions earlier in the year. Getty Images
    The 2022 event was rescheduled to be held in April due to Covid-19 restrictions earlier in the year. Getty Images
  • An Elvis fan poses for a photo in Parkes, Australia. Getty Images
    An Elvis fan poses for a photo in Parkes, Australia. Getty Images
  • Elvis fans come in all shapes, sizes and nationalities. Reuters
    Elvis fans come in all shapes, sizes and nationalities. Reuters
  • Presley was famous for giving friends Cadillacs. AFP
    Presley was famous for giving friends Cadillacs. AFP
  • Presley made the jumpsuit fashionable during his career. Getty Images
    Presley made the jumpsuit fashionable during his career. Getty Images
  • The Parkes Elvis Festival also features a rugby game. Getty Images
    The Parkes Elvis Festival also features a rugby game. Getty Images
  • Elvis high-fives Elvis after a good play. Getty Images
    Elvis high-fives Elvis after a good play. Getty Images
  • These Australian fans are suited up and ready to celebrate. Getty Images
    These Australian fans are suited up and ready to celebrate. Getty Images
  • In Las Vegas, Nevada, one can be married by an Elvis impersonator. Getty Images
    In Las Vegas, Nevada, one can be married by an Elvis impersonator. Getty Images
  • Presley's only surviving daughter, Lisa Marie, controls the merchandising of the late singer. Getty Images
    Presley's only surviving daughter, Lisa Marie, controls the merchandising of the late singer. Getty Images
  • Tattoos are, so far, not subject to US copyright laws. Getty Images
    Tattoos are, so far, not subject to US copyright laws. Getty Images
  • Presley rocketed to fame almost overnight. Getty Images
    Presley rocketed to fame almost overnight. Getty Images
  • To his fans, he was the undisputed 'King of Rock 'n' Roll'. Getty Images
    To his fans, he was the undisputed 'King of Rock 'n' Roll'. Getty Images
  • Fans wait in line outside Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee where Presley died in 1977. AP
    Fans wait in line outside Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee where Presley died in 1977. AP
  • Fans walk down Elvis Presley Boulevard at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, in recognition of his death. EPA
    Fans walk down Elvis Presley Boulevard at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, in recognition of his death. EPA