More Photos: Elvis Is Everywhere!

Photos & Captions by Gillian G. Gaar

Ed. note: In conjunction with Elvis biographer/aficionado Gaar's two-part feature on The King "Always On Our Minds," running this week at BLURT, we present a selection of photos Gaar snapped during her research. You can read Part 1 right here; the second part appears on the website tomorrow.

(above) Elvis Vendors  - Brother, can you spare some time: Elvi promote the Las Vegas Monorail on the strip

(below) Billy G - Walk a mile in my shoes: a photo op with Billy Gouvier. 

Buckle - The King's Bling: belt buckle commemorating Elvis' first season at the Hilton

Dinner Event - In The Shadow of the King: Elvis associates nurse Marion Cocke, drummer DJ Fontana, Memphis Mafia insider Joe Esposito, and DJ George Klein at Klein's annual reunion dinner in Memphis

Elvis On Beale - Come on over: hustling the tourist trade on Beale Street in Memphis

Elvis Statue On Hilton - Welcome to my world: Elvis statue at the main entrance of the Las Vegas Hilton

Fan Tribute - Lights in the darkness: fan tribute on the streets of Memphis

Glasses - Through my eyes: Elvis' sunglasses at The King's Ransom exhibit

Helen G - All ethnicities, both genders: Seattle tribute artist Helen Gately, aka "Hellon Wheels"

Jesse Garon - Your all-purpose Elvis: Jesse Garon, the "Official Elvis of Las Vegas" 

Jesse Caddy - You may drive a pink Cadillac: Jesse Garon and his wheel