“猫王”自1977年8月16日去世后,便开始了他从流行歌星到文化现象的升华历程,被追认为一个美国神话。如今,500多个歌迷俱乐部都缅怀着他的一生。 “猫王”的家和长眠之地格拉斯兰成为众多歌迷的圣地。这座宅院每年大约要迎接70万参观者,是美国参观人数最多的历史故居之一。它于1982年向公众开放,参观人数逐年增多;1994年更是激增了 “Elvis Presley” after his death on August 16, 1977, he began his sublimation journey from pop stars to cultural phenomena, and was chased as an American myth. Today, more than 500 fan clubs are cherishing his life. The home of Elvis Presley and Grasland, a place of rest, became a sacred site for many fans. This home is about to welcome about 700,000 visitors each year. It is one of the most visited historical homes in the United States. It was open to the public in 1982, and the number of visitors increased year by year; in 1994 it exploded.