On August 16, 1977, Elvis Aaron Presley, who was dubbed as the "King of rock 'n' roll" died due to an overdose of drugs. Today is the 35th anniversary of his tragic death. Elvis was born on January 8, 1935 to Vernon and Gladys Presley in Tupelo, Mississippi. He died in Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis lived a sad and miserable life here on this world. All the fame and fortune couldn't satisfy him. Even though he was beloved by the world, that wasn't sufficient to satisfy him. Elvis loved to sing gospel music on the side on different occasions. Elvis was good friends with J.D. Sumner and sometimes would go to Las Vegas, Nevada to perform with J.D. Sumner and the Stamps. Elvis made a profound statement to someone in the gospel music field. I believe he told this to Dottie Rambo. He said that if he could do it all over again he would sing gospel. But the world had elevated him to a throne so high that he couldn't get off of it. In other words he was trapped.
Anytime a celebrity dies, the major news channels go to great lengths to cover their life story. At the time of Elvis's death, Fox, CNN, and MSNBC didn't exist. I remember the recent deaths of Anna Nicole Smith and Michael Jackson and the homage that the three cable news networks paid to these celebrities. It was ridiculous. Consequently, the news channels didn't cover the negative side of Elvis's life and what would happen to people who traveled the same path that Elvis did. There are some lessons we need to learn from these celebrities who die tragic deaths. We can do the same with Elvis.
1. Joy and peace can't be bought with the wealth and riches in this world. It only comes through Christ.
2. It doesn't make any difference how much fame and fortune these stars may accrue in their lifetime, they're still miserable.
3. Happiness isn't bought through riches.
4. If you follow the example of the life that Elvis lived, you'll die a similar tragic death that Elvis lived.
5. Elvis may have appeared to have everything this world could offer, but deep down he was miserable.
6. If you want to live a fulfilled and productive life, don't follow after the path that Elvis trod. It led him to misery.
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