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[[File:Elvis presley.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''Jailhouse Rock'' was Elvis Presley's third movie and arguably his most controversial. In this film, Presley played a convict named Vince Everett. It peaked at number 3 on Variety box office chart. The film was number 14 in the Box Office charts for that year, grossing over $4 million.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050556/business Box office/business for ''Jailhouse Rock'' (1957)] imdb.com</ref>These films are still very popular and sell well. This is an important part of the Elvis Presley phenomenon.]]

[[File:Elvis presley.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''Jailhouse Rock'' was Elvis Presley's third movie and arguably his most controversial. In this film, Presley played a convict named Vince Everett. It peaked at number 3 on Variety box office chart. The film was number 14 in the Box Office charts for that year, grossing over $4 million.<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050556/business Box office/business for ''Jailhouse Rock'' (1957)] imdb.com</ref> These films are still very popular and sell well. This is an important part of the Elvis Presley phenomenon.]]

The '''Elvis Presley phenomenon''' refers to the social and cultural impact of American musician [[Elvis Presley]] (January 8, 1935- August 16, 1977). Presley has a large and consistent fanbase throughout the world, and has fanbases in almost every state in the [[United States]], and in many countries around the world. His albums and films still sell relatively well, and he has become one of America's most important cultural icons as well as an extremely important influence in the musical world. His fanbase includes older fans who were fans while he was living as well as younger fans who were born after his death which is relatively rare for musical artists.  

The '''Elvis Presley phenomenon''' refers to the social and cultural impact of American musician [[Elvis Presley]] (January 8, 1935- August 16, 1977). Presley has a large and consistent fanbase throughout the world, and has fanbases in almost every state in the [[United States]], and in many countries around the world. His albums and films still sell relatively well, and he has become one of America's most important cultural icons as well as an extremely important influence in the musical world. His fanbase includes older fans who were fans while he was living as well as younger fans who were born after his death which is relatively rare for musical artists.  

Many compilations of Presley's singles including ''[[Elvis 30 #1 Hits]]'' sell very well. His movies, and other licensed merchandise also sells remarkably well and thousands upon thousands visit Graceland and other Presley related attractions.

Many compilations of Presley's singles including ''[[Elvis 30#1 Hits]]'' sell very well. His movies, and other licensed merchandise also sells remarkably well and thousands upon thousands visit Graceland and other Presley related attractions.

==International fan base==

==International fan base==

Presley has many fans across the world, and fan clubs active in countries such as [[Australia]] and [[Turkey]]. Former Japanese Prime Minister [[Junichiro Koizumi]] (who shares a January 8 birthday with Presley) is a fan of Presley and he visited Graceland with then-President [[George W. Bush]]. Koizumi sang "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You". Koizumi said his favorite songs are  

Presley has many fans across the world, and fan clubs active in countries such as [[Australia]] and [[Turkey]]. Former Japanese Prime Minister [[Junichiro Koizumi]] (who shares a January 8 birthday with Presley) is a fan of Presley and he visited Graceland with then-President [[George W. Bush]]. Koizumi sang "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You". Koizumi said his favorite songs are  

Presley's legacy is such that many entertainers have made careers emulating him in voice, looks, or both. They are called Elvis Tribute Artists, or informally as Elvis impersonators. Professional Elvis impersonators highlight in Las Vegas and other areas across the United States and around the world.

Presley's legacy is such that many entertainers have made careers emulating him in voice, looks, or both. They are called Elvis Tribute Artists, or informally as Elvis impersonators. Professional Elvis impersonators highlight in Las Vegas and other areas across the United States and around the world.

Elvis impersonators are in great demand due to the iconic status of Presley, and many of these tribute acts exist. The first recorded Elvis impersonator was Jim Smith in 1956, shortly after Presley began to rise in popularity. Smith looked like and imitated Presley, but was just pretending since he could neither sing nor play the guitar. The first influential Elvis impersonator was Phil Ochs in 1970.<ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/WolfFiles/story?id=92624&page=1 The Sad End of the First Elvis Impersonator] Buck Wolf, August 16, 2001, abcnews.com</ref> Andy Kaufman was a significant Elvis impersonator in the mid 1970's and Presley himself said Kaufman was his favorite. While Presley was alive, impersonators largely competed in talent shows. It was after Presley's death the art grew into the industry it is today. Elvis impersonators range from professional performers to people who do it as a hobby to people who do it as part of a comedy act. There is also an Elvis Tribute Artist contest sponsored by Elvis Presley Enterprises.

Elvis impersonators are in great demand due to the iconic status of Presley, and many of these tribute acts exist. The first recorded Elvis impersonator was Jim Smith in 1956, shortly after Presley began to rise in popularity. Smith looked like and imitated Presley, but was just pretending since he could neither sing nor play the guitar. The first influential Elvis impersonator was Phil Ochs in 1970.<ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/WolfFiles/story?id=92624&page=1 The Sad End of the First Elvis Impersonator] Buck Wolf, August 16, 2001, abcnews.com</ref> Andy Kaufman was a significant Elvis impersonator in the mid 1970s and Presley himself said Kaufman was his favorite. While Presley was alive, impersonators largely competed in talent shows. It was after Presley's death the art grew into the industry it is today. Elvis impersonators range from professional performers to people who do it as a hobby to people who do it as part of a comedy act. There is also an Elvis Tribute Artist contest sponsored by Elvis Presley Enterprises.

==Sirius XM Elvis Radio==

==Sirius XM Elvis Radio==