Mackey Hargett's story, The Roots of Elvis Presley is a series of presentations given by Mackey to the tourists at Elvis' Birthplace in Tupelo. You can contact the Birthplace to learn more about Mackey's presentations. The Kin of Rock and Roll is happy to display the following photos taken by Peggy Hargett from August 2023-2024 at the birthplace convention center where Mackey has been invited by Executive Director, Roy Turner, to lecture on his fantastic book.
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Barbara Lee (Rowe) created the Kin of Rock and Roll website in 2005 for two reasons. First, she had a story to tell about Elvis whom she came to know in a special way ever since first hearing that unmistakable voice over the phone, singing Are You Sincere. The second reason was to defend against the "Elvis is Alive" theorists, some of who were among Elvis' own family members who helped perpetrate and contribute to the decades-old theory on the web and in public.
Mackey has his share of memories about cousins Vernon and Elvis. As her great-grandson, Mackey gives the most honest and thorough account of Rosella Elizabeth Presley's life.
The Presley family history stems from research originated by HANK Z. JONES, former film star who worked with Elvis and went on to become one of the leading genealogists of our time.
Barbara Lee was kin to Elvis through several different lines, including through her 6th great-grandfather, Thomas Presley, whose brother, Andrew, was Elvis' 5th great-grandfather. Elvis became like an older brother, a teacher, and to this day, Barbara Lee remembers how much she learned from a very loving, humble, and wise cousin. Elvis had long expressed an interest in his roots, so Barbara Lee's intention in creating the Kin of Rock and Roll website was to put together the family history as near to perfect as possible, in Elvis' memory. Unfortunately, the Presley family tree sold at Graceland is incorrect and never has been corrected despite Barbara Lee's attempts to inform those responsible for the errors. Thus, she takes it up, herself, here, with the help of Mackey, and other kin, delving deep into the truth of the family history in a way that would have made Elvis proud. For Barbara Lee, knowing Elvis has inspired her life in many different ways. He was a highly spiritual soul with a gift for healing both spiritually and, at times, physically.
There was almost nothing Elvis could not do, including becoming the master of his own destiny.
Following are some memories shared by kin of Elvis.
Kin of Elvis
Kin of Elvis
Kin of Elvis
Elvis Presley
There are many relatives of Elvis Presley in places acrosss the map. There were the immediate kin and the distant kin, the latter of which he took great pains to locate and get to know. He did succeed in several instances. Family was everything to Elvis. Even those distantly related. It genuinely amazed him that he could have so many kinfolk all across the county and never know them. Below are more memories shared by kin, and if there are any more relatives out there who knew Elvis and care to share their stories, please contact us. Click on photos for access to their memories.
The late Richard Helms knew and lived by the Presleys in Mississippi. His Aunt Maude was Gladys' first cousin.
The late Allen Presley had a most unusual and amazing story about Elvis and the Presley kin in Virginia.
I knew Elvis, but have yet to tell my story. As soon as this connection is made, I will gladly tell what I know.
I knew Elvis, but have yet to tell my story. As soon as this connection is made, I will gladly tell what I know.
The sound. The voice. Elvis Presley's golden voice was a true gift from God. He had a range of six (6) octaves! Elvis could sing anything: Gospel, rock, ballads and classic Christmas tunes. Though all of his songs were masterful, popular and created endless sales, sadly, he would win three (3) Grammys only, each for a Gospel song. Still, Elvis was grateful because his all-time favorite songs were Gospel songs.
Elvis Presley, quite honestly, created rock and roll. He had his own style of singing inspired, in part, by the elder black songsters he would quartet with in Mississippi as a young boy. Elvis Presley. His voice, his music...legendary.
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Elvis inspired countless lives in many different ways. A highly spiritual soul with a gift for healing both spiritually and, at times, physically, there was almost nothing Elvis could not do, including becoming the master of his own destiny.
