Elvis Presley Is Losing A Vegas Record This Weekend
In the heart of Las Vegas, where legends are made and records stand for decades, there’s an impending shift. For nearly 50 years, the illustrious title of the most performances…
American popular singer and film star Elvis Presley.
Keystone via Getty ImagesIn the heart of Las Vegas, where legends are made and records stand for decades, there's an impending shift. For nearly 50 years, the illustrious title of the most performances at the International Hotel, now the Westgate, has been held by none other than Elvis Presley. But the tides of history are about to change.
So Who's Breaking Elvis Presley's Record?
On Sept. 21, Barry Manilow, the celebrated maestro behind timeless hits like "Mandy" and "Copacabana," will step onto that iconic stage for his 637th performance. In doing so, he'll surpass the record set by the King of Rock and Roll himself, Elvis Presley, who held the record at 636 shows, according to the Westgate's website.
Manilow, a legend in his own right, expresses the profound honor of performing on the same stage that Elvis once graced. He remarks to the Westgate, "It's an honor to be on the same stage that the King once graced. That weekend is going to be especially meaningful.”
To mark this historic occasion, Barry Manilow has chosen to give back to the community that has embraced him throughout his illustrious career. The proceeds from his performances on Sept.21, 22, and 23 will be dedicated to a selection of charities that hold a special place in his heart, according to Barry Manilow's X (formerly Twitter) account.
Tickets Are Still Available
This unique opportunity not only allows fans to witness a historic moment but also to contribute to causes that truly matter. Tickets for these memorable shows are available, with prices ranging from $70 to $390.
As the baton passes from one music icon to another, some may wonder if there will ever be a day when Elvis Presley is forgotten. The resounding answer, however, is no.
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While records may be broken, Elvis Presley's enduring legacy is destined to endure for generations to come. His music lives on, and his cultural significance remains unassailable. Elvis may have left the building, but his spirit lives on in the hearts of fans worldwide.
GALLERY: Classic Images of Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley would've turned 88 today (January 8.)
“The King” has been heavily chronicled over the years and yielded some of the most iconic images in music history. To honor Presley, scroll through the gallery below full of classic photos from Presley's incredible career and life.
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
044636 02: Singer Elvis Presley poses for a studio portrait. (Photo by Liaison)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
149269 01: Ann Margret and Elvis Presley pose in 1964 in USA for a publicity photo for their new film "Viva Las Vegas". (Photo by Liaison)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
044636 19: Singer Elvis Presley poses for a studio portrait. (Photo by Liaison)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
American rock singer Elvis Presley points to Welsh entertainer Tom Jones' wrist as his wife Priscilla Presley looks on, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1st July 1971. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
380450 08: President Richard Nixon shakes hands with Elvis Presley December 21, 1970 at the White House. (Photo by National Archive/Newsmakers)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
1st May 1967: American rock n' roll singer and actor Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) with his bride Priscilla Beaulieu after their wedding in Las Vegas. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
American film star Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) strides around a ranch with a gun in his hand. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
Rock 'n' roll star Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977), now a GI, receives his first bundle of mail at the Friedberg US Army base in Germany, where he will serve sixteen months in the 3rd US Armoured Division. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
044629 45: Singer Elvis Presley poses for a studio portrait. (Photo by Liaison)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
Singer Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) in a classroom when in the Army. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) being fed a mouthful of wedding cake by his bride Priscilla Beaulieu at the Aladdin Hotel, Las Vegas. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
July 1963: Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) and Joan O'Brien play nurse and patient in director Norman Taurog's film 'It Happened At The World's Fair'. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
18th June 1965: The most popular male voices in the USA, singers Frank Sinatra (1915 - 1998), left, and Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) share a joke together in Hollywood, unusual as both of the stars are adverse to posing for press photographers. Sinatra was on the set of the film 'Frankie And Johnny' and Presley had just donated $50, 000 to the Motion Pictures Relief Fund to aid needy actors and actresses. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
044636 05: Singer Elvis Presley poses for a studio portrait. (Photo by Liaison)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
17th December 1958: US rock 'n' roll singer Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) in military uniform during his stint as a US serviceman at the Grafenwoehr exercise camp, Germany. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
13th February 1968: Elvis and Priscilla Presley with their daughter, Lisa Marie, born on 2nd February. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
Singer Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977), 33, and his 22 year-old wife Priscilla, leaving the Baptist Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, with their baby daughter Lisa-Marie, born at the hospital on February 2nd. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) cutting the six-tier wedding cake with his bride Priscilla Beaulieu at the Aladdin Hotel, Las Vegas. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
FILE PHOTO: President Richard Nixon meets with Elvis Presley December 21, 1970 at the White House. (Photo by National Archives)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
28th January 1958: Rock 'n' roll singer Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) chatting to two convalescent teenagers, during a visit to a hospital. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
22nd December 1958: Fans watch as German TV celebrity Uschi Siebert presents American rock 'n' roll star Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) with the keys to the BMW sports car with which German racing driver Hans-Joachim Stuck won a number of world racing events. Presley is a PFC in the American Armed Forces, serving with a US armoured unit at Friedberg. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
Portrait of American rock and roll singer Elvis Presley, dressed in an orange open-neck shirt and in front of a brick wall, mid 1960s. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
Portrait of American singer and actor Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) as he holds a twelve string guitar, mid 1950s . (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
circa 1975: American popular singer and film star Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977), to his fans the undisputed 'King of Rock 'n' Roll'. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) poses on a wagon at Knott's Berry Farm in California, circa 1955. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) and Judy Tyler (1933 - 1957) star in the musical film 'Jailhouse Rock', 1957. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
American rock singer Elvis Presley (1935 - 1977) serenades a basset hound in a top hat with the song, 'Hound Dog' on the set of 'The Steve Allen Show,' July 1956. (Photo by NBC Television/Getty Images)
Classic Images of Elvis Presley
Singer Elvis Presley holding up actress Jennifer Holden, his co-star in the film 'Jailhouse Rock', as they spend time together in a swimming pool, circa 1957. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
