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Tucson Time Capsule: Performance kept Elvis alive

Tucson, Arizona | Published: 11.10.2007
JIM DAVIS / ARIZONA DAILY STAR 1977 Enthusiastic Elvis Presley fans came to The Embers, at 3424 E. Speedway, to watch the Southern Tornado show on Nov. 10, 1977. The show made several stops in Arizona to keep the king of rock' n' roll alive in the minds of his fans. Performer Kenny Brazeal was dressed in his version of Elvis' stage costume, a silk jumpsuit emblazoned with a tornado from waist to neck, a flowing cape, ducktail-style hair and dark glasses. Brazeal considered his performances a tribute to the recently deceased rock icon. He finished the show with his rendition of "Hound Dog," then left the building. Elvis died on Aug. 16, 1977, at the age of 42.
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