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Hard to imagine this was an \u201ceveryday belt,\u201d because the tour information instructed us. Putting on cotton gloves, we have been invited to heft the belt and take photographs with it. Mighty heavy. Mighty gaudy. And mighty invaluable.<\/p>\n

After all, this was a belt as soon as worn by Elvis Presley. On our first pre-cruise night time in Memphis, my brother Joe and I went to the complimentary cocktail hour within the Founders\u2019 Room at The Guest House at Graceland. Then we boarded a small shuttle for a behind-the-scenes have a look at Graceland.<\/p>\n

Driven to a personal room, we noticed the Elvis belt in addition to a locket Elvis had purchased for his mom Gladys with an image of the Empire State Building inside. We additionally noticed a set of Kahlil Gibran\u2019s books that Elvis had notated whereas studying and a bike helmet and leather-based gloves that Elvis \u00a0had as soon as worn.<\/p>\n

A few ladies on our tour mentioned they have been taking residence their cotton gloves as a result of the gloves have been good souvenirs. After all, the gloves had touched one thing that Elvis as soon as touched. My memento was a photograph of Joe holding the beautiful belt.<\/p>\n

After breakfast the subsequent morning, Joe and I headed to Graceland for the day as a part of our pre-cruise bundle. As a Beatles fan, Joe was within the 1979 Yamaha piano on show within the \u201cIcon\u2019s: The Influence of Elvis Presley\u201d exhibit. John Lennon used the piano to compose a number of songs from his album \u201cDouble Fantasy.\u201d The piano nonetheless has wax seen on the piano from candles he used whereas writing.<\/p>\n

Perched atop the piano is a big photograph of John Lennon together with his quote, \u201cBefore Elvis, there was nothing.\u201d Another close by observe card comprises one other John Lennon quote, \u201cNothing really affected me until I heard Elvis. If there hadn\u2019t been an Elvis, there wouldn\u2019t have been the Beatles.\u201d<\/p>\n

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John Lennon<\/em><\/p>\n

Elvis thought he can be shortly forgotten<\/strong><\/p>\n

A poignant remark from Elvis is also displayed: \u201cI never expected to be anybody important.\u201d<\/p>\n

Elvis\u2019 former spouse Priscilla Presley has mentioned that Elvis thought he can be shortly forgotten as soon as he stopped singing.<\/p>\n

\u201cElvis never thought that he would be remembered. That was his thing,\u201d Priscilla has mentioned. \u201cHe said, \u2018You know, once I pass, nobody will remember me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ah, how fallacious he was.<\/p>\n

Many musicians have been influenced by Elvis and his affect impressed these to observe in his footsteps and create their very own sound and pursue their goals \u2013 simply as he had executed. The Icons exhibit is in \u201cElvis Presley\u2019s Memphis,\u201d situated throughout from the Graceland mansion. Opened March 2, 2017, \u201cElvis Presley\u2019s Memphis\u201d options quite a few sights and displays. I counted about 15 of them and one thing new appears to be added or modified annually.<\/p>\n

The celebrities featured in Icons are undoubtedly icons on their very own. Some determined to enter music due to Elvis and lots of are grateful to Elvis for making a world the place totally different musical kinds are celebrated.<\/p>\n

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Dolly Parton<\/em><\/p>\n

Icon movie star alternatives vary from the Nineteen Fifties and the rise of Elvis to present generations of entertainers who weren’t even alive when Elvis died 46 years in the past.<\/p>\n

Some of the entertainers and their quotes and memorabilia gadgets displayed within the exhibit embody:<\/p>\n

Buddy Holly<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cNone of us could have made it without Elvis.\u201d<\/p>\n

Elton John<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cAsk anyone. If it hadn\u2019t been for Elvis, I don\u2019t know where popular music would be. He was the one that started it off, and he was definitely the start of it for me.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Kid Rock<\/em><\/p>\n

Kid Rock<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cThe most popular thing in America culture is Elvis Presley No questions asked. He is the king.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dolly Parton<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cIf your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, do more and become more, then you have accomplished something. Elvis did that and more for me and so many others.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dwayne \u201cThe Rock\u201d Johnson<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cWhen I was a kid, I loved Elvis. He was the ultimate in cool. Every guy wanted to be Elvis, me included.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bruce Springsteen<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cIt was like he came along and whispered some dream in everybody\u2019s ear, and somehow we all dreamed it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bob Dylan<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cWhen I first heard Elvis\u2019 voice, I just knew that I wasn\u2019t going to work for anybody and nobody was going to be my boss. Hearing him for the first time was like busting out of jail.\u201d<\/p>\n

Blake Shelton <\/strong>\u2013 \u201cIf you take God and mix him with Fonzie and add the greatest voice of all time, that is Elvis Presley. He has influenced all genres, I mean all genres of music.\u201d<\/p>\n

Paul Stanley of KISS<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cNo one name says more than his: Elvis. It roars while others whisper.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gene Simmons of KISS<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cElvis is king. Period.<\/p>\n

Post Malone<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cI have a tat of Elvis on my finger along with John Lennon, Jim Morrison. If it wasn\u2019t for these guys, I would not be making music right now.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Post Malone<\/em><\/p>\n

Trisha Yearwood <\/strong>\u2013 \u201cI have been an Elvis fan as far back as I can remember. I wrote him a letter when I was 5, asking him to marry me and he didn\u2019t write back, so I\u2019m still pining over that one. I love the fact that he wasn\u2019t afraid to be himself. He changed everything.\u201d<\/p>\n

Toby Keith<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cNo matter what genre of music you like, no matter who your favorite singer or group is, everyone including myself have been influenced, inspired and emotionally touched by Elvis. He was and still is the king and will forever be a part of our musical history.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jimi Hendrix <\/strong>\u2013 Although no quote is included from Jimi Hendrix who died Sept. 18, 1970, considered one of his coats and a drawing executed by Jimi is exhibited. A placard notes that on Sept. 1, 1957, an impressionable 15-year-old Jim Hendrix was in attendance at Elvis\u2019 live performance in Seattle.<\/p>\n

So influenced by the present, Jimi drew an image of Elvis and listed your complete line-up of songs that Elvis carried out that night time. Later Jimi did covers of some Elvis songs dwell together with \u201cHound Dog\u201d and \u201cBlue Suede Shoes.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Dwayne \u2018The Rock\u2019 Johnson<\/em><\/p>\n

Photos by Jackie Sheckler Finch<\/p>\n

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