The King of Rock and Roll recently made his return to North Carolina. Hundreds of people packed a theater in downtown Lexington to witness performances last weekend by tribute artists who honored Elvis Presley, one of the most popular musicians in modern history.
A glowing sign outside The Edward C. Smith Civic Center in downtown Lexington spelled out, Viva Las Lexington. People stopped to grab a picture before walking in under the sign that also said, ‘Elvis is in the building.’
David Powell, 56, from Hickory, wanders the hall filled with adults and children dressed as Elvis. Powell has been a huge Elvis fan since he saw The King at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville.
“My mom and dad took me to see Elvis when I was 7 years old,” Powell said. “It was incredible. The lights went out, and when he came out, all you see is flashbulbs. It was unreal.”…