One man – millions of lives. More than 176 million adult Americans (84%) have had their lives touched by Elvis Presley in some way. Among the most popular Elvis activities – watching a movie starring Elvis (70%), dancing to an Elvis song (44%), and watching a movie about Elvis (42%).
When it comes to purchasing Elvis-related products – 31% have bought Elvis records, CDs, or videos, and 9% have bought Elvis memorabilia other than a record, CD, or video.
One in ten Americans (10%) have visited Graceland – and 5% were fortunate enough to have seen Elvis perform live in concert before he died on August 16, 1977.
These are the most recent results of a special issue of The Harris Poll® conducted in honor of the 25-year anniversary of Elvis' death on August 16, 1977. Harris Interactive® conducted this survey online among a nationwide cross section of more than 2,000 adults (18+).
Click on the link below to view all results of the Harris Poll.