Rocking The World

40 years ago today, (August 16, 1977), the world felt the lost of “The King of Rock and Roll.” Elvis Aaron Presley died (or others claim, simply disappeared) from the limelight. Today is the 30th death anniversary of "The King."

But his continues to make his presence felt as a singer, musician and actor. His music continues to be played many FM stations around the world, and even here at RJ 100.3 Khz, specially, on weekends.

Elvis was one of the first performers that “rocked” or shaked the world with an upbeat uptempo fusion of country and rhythm and blues. Whether it was on television or on stage, songs like "Jailhouse Rock" and "Hound Dog" got people singing and swinging to his groove. . Throughout his career and up to the present, he continues to sell “re-mastered” copies records and CDs plus DVDs of his concerts and movies. He continues to influence other artists around the world with his music.

Today, he would have been 72 years old... and am watching a segment on the "Today" Show that is showing friends and fans visiting Graceland and paying tribute to "The King."