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The article provides information on Graceland, a 1939 white-columned mansion located in Memphis, Tennessee, where musician Elvis Presley cut his first hits at Sam Phillips' Sun Records studio. Conceived by Presley as his fortress of solitude, Graceland also became the living quarters for Presley's family and his entourage of buddies and hangers-on. It also became, inevitably a tourist attraction that currently draws more than 600,000 visitors a year.

Discusses the concert performance, `Elvis Aaron Presley: The Tribute,' held on October 8, 1994 in Memphis, Tennessee, featuring more than 30 performances of Elvis Presley hits by a range of musicians. Tony Bennet's rendition of `Love Me Tender'; Iggy Pop's rendition of `Rip It Up'; Preshow publicity; Highlights of the concert; Best and worst performances.