Elvis Presley’s death in 1977 at the age of 42 stunned the world and gave rise to astonishing claims the music icon faked his own death. The pioneering Rock’n’Roll singer from Mississippi would have turned 84 today if not for his death on April 16 in Memphis, Tennessee. Diehard fans of Elvis’ venerated music, however, are convinced Elvis faked his death to at the height of his career to avoid the pressures and pains of fame. Many have now spectacularly claimed to have tracked down the “real Elvis” to a small parish in central Arkansas.
Pastor Bob Joyce, a singing preacher from Benton, Arkansas, is believed by many to be Elvis living in self-imposed exile.
The preacher, whose deep baritone is a hallmark of his church service, is known by his local community for his bringing music into the house of God.
This has led many to believe pastor Joyce is the real deal – the King of Rock’n’Roll himself.
Linda Songer, who saw pastor Joyce sing on YouTube, said: “Hey, if Elvis is still alive and living a good healthy life now with people he loves, all power to him and I wish him well.”
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Elvis is alive: Conspiracists believe this is Elvis living in hiding (Image: GETTY/JOHN COOK YOUTUBE)
Madeline McCall said: “I’ve listened to Elvis all my life and there is a unique way in which he sang from his
