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Elvis Presley · 2006

Elvis Presley

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

August 18, 2006Other⭐⭐⭐

Description

American filmmaker Adam Muskiewicz launched the website elviswanted.com as part of a documentary investigating the myth that Elvis Presley is still alive, offering a $3 million reward to anyone who could find Elvis alive. The film was scheduled for release in August 2007 to mark the 30th anniversary of Presley's death.

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