Elvis and Us

ELVIS HAS ENTERED THE BUILDING


A stunning new exhibition, co-curated by archivists from Elvis Presley's Graceland and The Beatles Story, the exhibit explores the influence of The King of Rock ‘n' Roll on John Lennon and the early Beatles.

A global exclusive for the city of Liverpool, Elvis and Us marks the first time archivists from Elvis Presley's Graceland have curated an exhibition of this scale in the UK. Included are scores of amazing Elvis artefacts that have never before been seen outside of Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis, Tenn.

From his iconic Jailhouse Rock shirt to the amazing jumpsuits that characterized Presley's later Vegas career, the new exhibition displays a fabulous array of items previously only seen in photographs, films and on stage.

The influence Elvis Presley had over the young Beatles and the one and only meeting between the two world icons is carefully explored through a series of video interviews shot exclusively for the exhibition. The interviews feature Priscilla Presley, The Beatles 1960s press officer Tony Barrow, NME journalist Chris Hutchins, and members of The Quarrymen, the band that evolved into The Beatles.

Jerry Goldman, Managing Director of The Beatles Story comments:
"This is a terrific day for the city of Liverpool as Elvis Presley finally comes to England. We've been working on this project for 12 months now - to see it finally open to the public is a dream-come-true. We firmly believe that Elvis and Us will draw millions of people to Liverpool over the next two years adding even more to the cultural offering of this wonderful rock ‘n' roll city."

Kevin Kern, Director of Public Relations, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. comments:
"This joint exhibition between Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis and The Beatles Story attraction in Liverpool was a natural fit and this only strengthens a longstanding relationship between the two organisations."

Both Elvis Presley and The Beatles are celebrated in Las Vegas in the Cirque du Soleil® shows: Viva ELVIS^TM at ARIA Resort and Casino and The Beatles Love at The Mirage.

The team at Cirque du Soleil has created a spectacular costume display as part of the exhibition.

Ann Paladie, Senior Publicist, VivaELVIS by Cirque du Soleil comments:
"This is a wonderful exhibition and we are proud to lend some of our costumes to The Beatles Story to showcase Elvis Presley's ever-evolving legacy in the 21st century. Viva ELVIS along with The Beatles Love are two of the greatest shows on earth so it's only fitting that these icons come together in this fantastic new exhibition."

Elvis and Us is a multimedia, interactive experience filled with music, video and artefacts of both Elvis and The Beatles. This unique, first-of-its-kind exhibition allows visitors to experience the power of both Elvis and The Beatles along with their explosive impact on music and popular culture.

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