Yes, he had one of these in his family room. Check out more Graceland Greatness here. (Note: they didn’t allow flash photos. Coupled with really dark interiors, the shutter had to stay open longer, so you’ll see some cool effects and some shaky ones. The camera also produced this weird Ekta/Kodachrome/Polaroidy effect.) Incredibly witty comments adorn each pic. In general, three thoughts stuck with me from today. First, the Elvis Firing Range. Second, like Disney World, you can’t simply buy one soda anywhere quick. No, you have to stand in a long cafeteria line behind the guy who wants to sample every form of carb they offer plus a piece of pie–at 10:45 in the morning. Third, after driving around Memphis today, I can’t help but think how much one industry props up an entire town culturally. I mean really, if anything were to happen to the King, this town would be in trouble, ...2...3...4. I also couldn’t help but think that deep down, the city must be sick of being known only for Elvis Land. It is then I come up with an even scarier realization: what if NJ assumes the role Memphis has, but with regards to Springsteen and the entire state, maybe even Bon Jovi too. In twenty years, will Bon Jovi salt & pepper shakers be the norm? Or perhaps a Springsteen toaster cozy anyone?Be afraid.
Tags: Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Graceland
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