Faces: People, Places, and Cultures articles from May 2008

Faces: People, Places, and Cultures archives from May 2008

Mystery photo?
May 1, 2008... Mmmm... what is this? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Answer: This is a tail light from a 1970s Cadillac. Elvis loved Cadillacs and bought many for himself and to give as gifts.

High 5.
May 1, 2008... To many around the world, Elvis is The King of rock 'n' roll. When he first broke onto the scene, some considered him a menace, encouraging teens to do immoral things. In his short life, Elvis was a singer, a movie star, a GI, a teen idol,...

Elvis Aaron Presley.(At a Glance)(Biography)
May 1, 2008... Born: January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi Died: August 16, 1977 at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee Education: Graduated from Humes High School in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1953 Military Service: Served in the U.S. Army from March...

Elvis goes to the animals.(CRITTER CORNER)
May 1, 2008... Though Elvis Presley is known by many songs that he sang, you may not know he was a big fan of animals. He had many kinds of pets, from horses to peacocks--and and even a chimpanzee named Scatter. Before he became famous, he was known in his...

An unlikely superstar: the life of Elvis Presley.(Biography)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Identical twin boys were born in a two-room house in East Tupelo, Mississippi, on January 8, 1935. The first baby was stillborn, but the second was very much alive. His parents, Vernon and Gladys Presley, named him...

Elvis's musical legacy.
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Thirty years after his death, many people only remember Elvis for his white jump-suits, the black velvet portraits of him sold street comers, or his famous "thankyou-verymuch." But Elvis should also be remembered for...

Elvis and the south: a world all shook up.
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sun Records owner Sam Phillips was looking for a new sound to introduce to the growing market of young record buyers. For several years in his Memphis, Tennessee, studio, he had been recording black and white artists...

Graceland home sweet home.(Biography)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You cannot think of Graceland without also thinking of Elvis Presley, and vice versa. The link between the famous man and his home is so strong that hundreds of thousands of visitors journey to Memphis, Tennessee, to...

Elvis's rockin style.
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Elvis Presley had a style as legendary as his music. Rhinestone-studded white jumpsuits, capes, gold rings, oversized sunglasses, thick sideburns, and a distinct pompadour hairdo completed the look that helped "The...

Plan a party with Elvis.
May 1, 2008... Elvis Presley didn't just make music. He made 33 films, too. Watch the "King" in ion with an Elvis movie party. Starring Elvis! Some Elvis movies were comedies, others were serious dramas, and two were documentaries. The films'...

Being Elvis.
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Did you know that no other dead celebrity earns more than Elvis Presley? More than 30 years after his death, Elvis Presley's estate is worth almost $50 million, enough to earn him first place on the Forbes list of...

If I can dream: the story of a young Elvis impersonator.
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Elvis impersonators are everywhere. You've probably seen them on television or in movies or even at the mall. But have you ever seen an Elvis impersonator who is only 4 feet 10 inches tall? Twelve-year-old Will...

Ask Faces!
May 1, 2008... Here is your chance to send us your questions about people, places, and cultures from all over the world. Each month, our experts will answer several questions from readers like you. Want to know where the world's highest mountain is located?...

All Elvis all the time world search.
May 1, 2008... Find the Elvis-related words in the grid. Look up, down, across, backward, and diagonally. ARMY GLADYS GRACELAND GUITAR HAWAII IMPERSONATORS JUMPSUIT MEMPHIS PRISCILLA THE KING [ILLUSTRATION...

Face facts.
May 1, 2008... To celebrate the anniversary of Elvis Presley's birthday, the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA held an "Elvis Night" on January 8, 2008. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Both teams warmed up to Elvis songs and Elvis Tribute Artist Shawn Klush...

Selling Elvis.
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Elvis's spending habits were legendary--his saving and investing habits were not. After Elvis died, taxes and legal fees left his estate almost bankrupt. To make matters worse, more than $500,000 a year was needed to...

The flying Elvi: follow that dream.(Brief article)
May 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it Superman? [No, it is a flying Elvis! In fact, there are 10 of them, and they are called the Flying Elvi! "Good Luck Charm" More than 15 years ago, moviemaker Andy Bergman...

Songs of Elvis.
May 1, 2008... Fill in the blanks to complete the titles of these popular Elvis tunes. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ACROSS 2. In the -- 6. -- Hotel 8. -- Rock 10. Return to -- 11. Love Me -- 12. -- Minds DOWN 1. All...

Making art with odd materials.(Art Connection)
May 1, 2008... Do you remember macaroni art from when you were little? Well, some artists are still playing with their food. New Zealand artist Maurice Bennett constructed this giant portrait of Elvis Presley out of thousands of small slices of toast....

Up Close: Elvis Presley.(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
May 1, 2008... by Alex Albert, 15, Muskego, Wisconsin Ages 12 and up Viking Children's, 2007 us.penguingroup.com You might be familiar with "Hound Dog" or perhaps "Love Me Tender." These are just two of many famous songs by Elvis Presley, also known...

Say what?(One Last Face)
May 1, 2008... Fill in the speech bubble for this photograph. The best entries will be published in an upcoming issue! Send your captions to facesmag@yahoo.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Tricky titles.
May 1, 2008... Can you figure out the Elvis Presley song title from the picture clues? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Answers 1. "Jailhouse Rock": 2. "Burning Love"; 3. "Heartbreak Hotel": 4. "Blue Christmas": 5. "A Little Less Conversation"