For the Elvis Presley fan, there are many ways to memorialize him. He was beautiful in appearance and voice when he was alive. The memory is never as awesome as the real thing. But, for those who want to attend an elvis tribute san francisco is the place to find one.

Tourists in San Francisco, CA want to see the Golden Gate Bridge. A visit to Fishermans Wharf is mandatory. Charming trolley cars take them up and down through the city.

The King was born in the small town of Tupelo, Mississippi. His family lived there till he was thirteen. Then they moved to Memphis, Tennessee, where his oft visited mansion, Graceland, stands.

The mansion, Graceland, memorializes him to this day. When he bought it for Gladys, his beloved mother, it was a sign of wealth beyond any he had ever known. The walls are lined with gold records. The many rooms show his unusual taste in furnishings.

Massive pillars lead to the front entrance of this tourist attraction. Fans line up outside the gates each year on the day of his death. They each carry one lit candle and file quietly past his grave.

The mood is subdued and respectful. Fans shed tears as they take their turn at his grave. They all mourn as they remember this idol.

Daughters of the original fans learn to love his music as they grow up. Then they play it for their own daughters. There are men who become fans as well.

San Francisco, CA is host city to many stage shows featuring Elvis impersonators all year long. One hundred and three impersonators are listed at last count. Some are very talented and convincing, others are not.

They fill the stage with imitation hip gyrations and dance steps as well as songs. Many voices are very similar to the King. Of course, it is not the real performer, it does bring out the memories they value so much.

Those tributes done by the top performers provide a memorable experience. They earn their living doing these shows. They also entertain at all kinds of parties and events. Singing telegrams delivered by men in jump suits are sent out on birthdays.

Gladys Presley gave birth to twin boys on January 8, 1935. One, named Jessie, was stillborn. Imagine the music world having two of the most amazing singers alive.

On August 16, 1977 he left this world and millions of bereft fans behind. He was forty-two. Imagine the many more beautiful recordings there would be had he lived longer.

Since he passed away, there are stage shows, parties and other events held in cities all over the world. The week surrounding his death is called Elvis Week as if one day was insufficient. Many of these tributes are held in the Bay Area.

Surviving members of the Memphis Mafia give speeches and one-man shows. This group of men from his high-school days were given this nickname. They went with him on tour and stayed with him at home in Graceland. People still flock to hear his backup band perform as well.

Many of the shows donate a portion of the profits to his favorite charities. A true fan can remember his as he sang Love Me Tender when the movie of that name ended. In a thousand years, this amazing talent will still be remembered and revered.