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Michael Whitaker
The reign of Elvis Presley began with his introduction to the world in 1954 but was not interrupted by his death in 1977. Although personally still not a devoted Elvis fan, I do stand in awe of the fan dedication I hope is reflected in these photos. I also am confident, due to intensity of fan commitment, the legacy of Elvis will remain on The Road to Forever.
In 2001, I began exploring options for a long-term documentary project. My wife suggested a project regarding Elvis fans due to my history of experiences at Graceland. Thus, in 2002, the year of the 25th anniversary of Elvis' death, I decided to document what I call: The Elvis Phenomenon --- the extraordinary manner in which fan devotion continues to grow across generations extending from those who first experienced Elvis in 1954 to those unborn at the time of his death.
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