Program Details
In May of 2025, the state commemorates seventy years since the would-be King of Rock and Roll performed his first Florida concerts. The relationship between Elvis and the state lasted decades beyond Presley’s sudden death in 1977. To mark seventy years of Elvis and the Sunshine State, author Bob Kealing brings new perspective on the crucial roles Florida played in Presley’s career as a singer and actor. This program is based on Kealing’s book Elvis Ignited published in 2017.
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This program is part of the Florida Humanities Center for the Book. To learn more, click here.
