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| The General Manager of HRC KL Mr Ranjit Singh and The General Manager of HRC Melaka Mr. Anderson Kandiah being presented with a replica of Elvis Presley's Iconic Outfit by Melody United Kamal. |
Wednesday August 9, 2017.
At a press conference yesterday afternoon Hard Rock Café announced that they will be holding a Tribute Concert for Elvis Presley 40th Anniversary.
As we approach the 40th anniversary of the King Of Rock & Roll Elvis Presley's death on August 16 1977, Hard Rock Cafe and Melody United Music will be paying a timely tribute to the King with a concert at two of HRC's outlets in Kuala Lumpur and Melaka.
The concert will be by Elvis Tribute Artist Johnny Thompson - The No. 1 Elvis Tribute Artist from Las Vegas. Johnny will try to create the perfect illusion of the King of Rock' n' Roll.
“We are fortunate to get a high-profile tribute artist as Johnny Thompson in Kuala Lumpur as most of the top tribute artist will usually be doing their pilgrimage to Graceland during this anniversary period.
Johnny Thompson, winner of Elvis National Award in USA is considered as one of the best impersonators of late legend Elvis Presley. MTV USA and Las Vegas have named Thompson the number 1 tribute artist of the king of rock & roll having performed in Las Vegas for 15 years before going on tour all over the world.
The event will be held on August 16, 2017 at the Hard Rock Cafe Kuala Lumpur at 8.00pm. Tickets are being sold for RM100 at the Hard Rock Cafe outlet in Kuala Lumpur and it will be available online from August 2, 2017. Reservations for VIP tables and other table bookings can be made at the outlet by calling +603-2715 5555.
A second concert will be held the next day at Hard Rock Cafe Melaka on August 17, 2017 at 8.00pm too. For Reservations and tickets at HRC Melaka please call +60 6-292 5188
For both shows tickets can be purchased online on www.myticket.asia
Tan Sri Syed Yusof, who is an avid Elvis fan was also present at the Press Conference, said he was excited about this event and he was sure that it was going to be a great time for Elvis fans in Malaysia to gather and have a great party paying tribute to the King of Rock N Roll.
ELVIS PRESLEY
There probably will never be another icon like Elvis who captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, when there was no YouTube or WWW or social media. Even though nearly another lifetime has passed since – he was 42 – his brand is still not only culturally relevant, but known and celebrated around the world – even by consumers who weren’t alive in 1977. Which sort of puts Elvis in a class by himself.
Elvis is #2 on the list of Forbes’ top-earning dead celebrities of 2015 with $55 million, but Forbes notes that’s largely because of ticket sales to his Memphis estate, Graceland.
But his appeal far exceeds music and entertainment. Indeed, nearly 40 years after his death, it’s safe to say interest in the Elvis brand remains strong – perhaps unlike any celebrity before or since.
Elvis Presley defined American pop culture for an entire generation, with hit after hit dominating the charts, and his concert performances packed with delirious fans.
It’s hard to imagine that one person could influence American music and culture as did Elvis Presley. As the idol of a generation of youngsters in the 1950s and 60s, Elvis’ music and spirit lives today in the hearts of millions of fans worldwide.
This is the legacy of the “King of Rock & Roll™”, and it continues to grow stronger. With his tremendous talent, good looks and sensual style, Elvis changed the music world forever. His live performances and motion pictures delivered his magic to the fans he so cherished.
When you remember Elvis Presley, you certainly remember his music, the way he lit up the big screen, and how he captured hearts with nothing more than a smile. When you remember Elvis, you remember a superstar, a legendary performer who changed music, and will rule forever as the undisputed “King of Rock & Roll”.
Throughout his career, Elvis sold over one billion records, starred in 33 films, and became an icon of 20th century pop culture.
To View the Question & Answer session and statement by Tan Sri Syed Yusof please go to: https://www.facebook.com/MelodyUnitedMy/
