Thousands celebrate the King's 75th at Graceland

Flowers are shown on the grave of Elvis Presley at Graceland, Presley's home in Memphis, Tenn., on Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, Presley's 75th birthday.

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Flowers are shown on the grave of Elvis Presley at Graceland, Presley's home in Memphis, Tenn., on Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, Presley's 75th birthday.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — About 3,000 fans joined Priscilla Presley, Lisa Marie and Elvis Presley's grandkids at Graceland to celebrate what would have been the King of Rock 'n' Roll's 75th birthday.

An international contingent of fans came to commemorate the event. Priscilla Presley said the day was bittersweet, and thanked his fans, whom she called "the greatest."

His two grandchildren cut a birthday cake in his honor, which was shared with everyone.

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