Elvis Presley's lasting legacy: Conversation with the newsroom

Elvis Presley is influence on many entertainers, including Dolly Parton, Mac Davis, Billy Swan and Jerrod Niemann.

Built by Elvis' father for $180, Presley lived in this two-room Tupelo house until he moved to Memphis at the age of 13. Visitors can stroll the grounds of the 15-acre dedicated Mississippi landmark which also features a recently renovated museum and

elvis-presley. This week marked the 35th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley. For those of us old enough to remember, his death shocked and grieved a nation, and many mourned him the same as if we'd lost a president. And why not? He was, after

elvis-presley. This week marked the 35th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley. For those of us old enough to remember, his death shocked and grieved a nation, and many mourned him the same as if we'd lost a president. And why not? He was, after

Elvis Presley's death 35 years ago today jolted the nation. The singer was just 42 when he was found by his manager in the bathroom of his already iconic mansion Graceland. He had been scheduled to start a nationwide tour. Join Times rock critic