Websites/Web Based Citations
McDougall, S. (2006, September). Elvis religion: Exploring the cult of the king. Retrieved from http://www.elvisinfonet.com/bookreview_elvisreligion.html
This review argues that Elvis Presley as a cult is more wishful thinking than concrete fact. I believe that this sources will be a good counter argument for my website.
Various. (2006, August 26). Following elvis..is it religion?. Retrieved from http://www.elvisinfonet.com/religion.html
This collection of articles covers many of the questions I will cover in my research and will therefore prove invaluable. It explores the Graceland question, Elvis as a religious figure, and delves into the question of whether or not his fans are converts - an interesting question.
Unknown (n.d.). Cult worships elvis presley as god. Retrieved from http://www.uncoveror.com/elvites.html
Though this source isn't that reliable and appears to be fan based I plan on using it to look at the topic from different angles and to give a well rounded perspective on the topic. The paper is about the cult and "church" that has been created by fanatics.
Butler, B. (2002). The cult of st elvis. Retrieved from http://www.vision.org/visionmedia/article.aspx?id=882
This article/letter explores elvis's life from poverty to riches; the devotion his fans have and the religious experiences others have through him and his music. I believe this article will prove useful in rendering an accurate account of Elvis's life and the fan's devotion to him.
Unknown (2013, August 17). Thousands of elvis presley fans make annual graceland pilgrimage on 36th anniversary of his death. Retrieved from http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/thousands-of-elvis-presley-fans-make-annual-graceland-pilgrimage-on-36th-anniversary-of-his-death/story-e6frfmq9-1226698813064
This newspaper article talks about the annual pilgrimage many fans make and the devotion they have for the icon. It will be a good resource when comparing this pilgrimage to religious ones.
Various. (n.d.). Quotes about elvis. Retrieved from http://www.elvis.com/about-the-king/quotes/quotes_about_elvis.aspx
The above page is a list of quotes about Elvis. I will use these to show both arguments, especially the religious controversy around his image.
Elvis presley - how great thou art [Web]. (2007). Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf0vJiyeLIo&list=PL9E69B58EB685F311
The above is one of Elvis's gospel songs. I intend to use it to prove the importance of religion to him and how some could perceive it as a set of "laws".
Elvis.jpg [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://www.tifakerbal.com/storage/elvis.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1247242255495
This is a photo that shows one of the more elaborate shrines dedicated to Elvis. This will help illustrate the extent some fans go to.
Take my hand precious lord [Web]. (2006). Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeeZr6uIHj4&list=PL9E69B58EB685F311
http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2013/1/25/1359139218758/Graceland-010.jpg
Another religious based song by Presley, will be used to show the significance of religion in Presley's life.
wikipedia. (Photographer). (1994, September ). Elvis Grave [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/94/Elvis_grave.jpg
This image is one of Elvis's grave. I intend to use it for expanding and elaborating on fan devotion and faith.
Books
Forbes, B., & Mahan, J. (2005). Religion and pop culture in america. London: University of California Press.
An in depth look at religion and pop culture in the United States. This will prove useful when discussing how pop culture can be viewed as religion or faith.
Laderman, G. (2009). Sacred matters. New York: New Press.
An invaluable resource that talks both about how music and celebrity can be seen as faith and/or religion. I will use it when discussing whether or not icons can been seen as religious figures.
Clarke, P., & Byrne, P. (1993). Religion defined and explained. New York: St. Martin's Press Inc.
This source will be used when trying to determine whether celebrity and music can be defined as a religion in the classical sense of the word. It defines religion and its different types.
Journals ETC
Pistolesi, E. (2002). The elvis icon. Art Education, 55(3), 40-46. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/3193999?origin=JSTOR-pdf
I plan on using the images in this and the text to explore the topic of icon and whether or not it can be faith or religion based. The journal explores Elvis as an Icon.
Lee, S., Scott, D., & Kim, H. (2008). Celebrity fan involvement and destination perceptions. Annals of Tourism Research, 35(3), 809-832. Retrieved from http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160738308000467
I didnt get the chance to read through this article. I hope that is is exactly what the title says and can help with fan involvement and religious basis.
Duffet, M. (2003). False faith or false comparison? a critique of the religious interpretation of elvis fan.Popular Music and Society, 26(4), 513-522. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1335365?accountid=12378
This document is an objective look at whether Elvis is a false faith or the religious comparisons are ill made. I plan on using this to show an objective view on the topic and to discuss whether or not icons can be considered religion or faith.
Wilson, C. R. (2006). "just a little talk with jesus" elvis presley, religious music, southern spirituality.Project Muse, 12(4), 74-91. Retrieved from http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/scu/summary/v012/12.4wilson.html
This article looks at religion in Elvis's life and the influence it had on him. I will use it for discussing religion in Elvis's life an in his music.
van Mass, S. (2009). Pop and polytheism. Journal of the Indian Musicological Society, 40, 84-92, 273. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/753574718?accountid=12378
This journal takes a look at pop culture and music as it pertains to the church and religion. It argues that pop culture and music is a gateway to religion. I will use this article for various sections of my website because the information in it is versatile.
McDougall, S. (2006, September). Elvis religion: Exploring the cult of the king. Retrieved from http://www.elvisinfonet.com/bookreview_elvisreligion.html
This review argues that Elvis Presley as a cult is more wishful thinking than concrete fact. I believe that this sources will be a good counter argument for my website.
Various. (2006, August 26). Following elvis..is it religion?. Retrieved from http://www.elvisinfonet.com/religion.html
This collection of articles covers many of the questions I will cover in my research and will therefore prove invaluable. It explores the Graceland question, Elvis as a religious figure, and delves into the question of whether or not his fans are converts - an interesting question.
Unknown (n.d.). Cult worships elvis presley as god. Retrieved from http://www.uncoveror.com/elvites.html
Though this source isn't that reliable and appears to be fan based I plan on using it to look at the topic from different angles and to give a well rounded perspective on the topic. The paper is about the cult and "church" that has been created by fanatics.
Butler, B. (2002). The cult of st elvis. Retrieved from http://www.vision.org/visionmedia/article.aspx?id=882
This article/letter explores elvis's life from poverty to riches; the devotion his fans have and the religious experiences others have through him and his music. I believe this article will prove useful in rendering an accurate account of Elvis's life and the fan's devotion to him.
Unknown (2013, August 17). Thousands of elvis presley fans make annual graceland pilgrimage on 36th anniversary of his death. Retrieved from http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/thousands-of-elvis-presley-fans-make-annual-graceland-pilgrimage-on-36th-anniversary-of-his-death/story-e6frfmq9-1226698813064
This newspaper article talks about the annual pilgrimage many fans make and the devotion they have for the icon. It will be a good resource when comparing this pilgrimage to religious ones.
Various. (n.d.). Quotes about elvis. Retrieved from http://www.elvis.com/about-the-king/quotes/quotes_about_elvis.aspx
The above page is a list of quotes about Elvis. I will use these to show both arguments, especially the religious controversy around his image.
Elvis presley - how great thou art [Web]. (2007). Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf0vJiyeLIo&list=PL9E69B58EB685F311
The above is one of Elvis's gospel songs. I intend to use it to prove the importance of religion to him and how some could perceive it as a set of "laws".
Elvis.jpg [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://www.tifakerbal.com/storage/elvis.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1247242255495
This is a photo that shows one of the more elaborate shrines dedicated to Elvis. This will help illustrate the extent some fans go to.
Take my hand precious lord [Web]. (2006). Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeeZr6uIHj4&list=PL9E69B58EB685F311
http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2013/1/25/1359139218758/Graceland-010.jpg
Another religious based song by Presley, will be used to show the significance of religion in Presley's life.
wikipedia. (Photographer). (1994, September ). Elvis Grave [Web Photo]. Retrieved from http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/94/Elvis_grave.jpg
This image is one of Elvis's grave. I intend to use it for expanding and elaborating on fan devotion and faith.
Books
Forbes, B., & Mahan, J. (2005). Religion and pop culture in america. London: University of California Press.
An in depth look at religion and pop culture in the United States. This will prove useful when discussing how pop culture can be viewed as religion or faith.
Laderman, G. (2009). Sacred matters. New York: New Press.
An invaluable resource that talks both about how music and celebrity can be seen as faith and/or religion. I will use it when discussing whether or not icons can been seen as religious figures.
Clarke, P., & Byrne, P. (1993). Religion defined and explained. New York: St. Martin's Press Inc.
This source will be used when trying to determine whether celebrity and music can be defined as a religion in the classical sense of the word. It defines religion and its different types.
Journals ETC
Pistolesi, E. (2002). The elvis icon. Art Education, 55(3), 40-46. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/3193999?origin=JSTOR-pdf
I plan on using the images in this and the text to explore the topic of icon and whether or not it can be faith or religion based. The journal explores Elvis as an Icon.
Lee, S., Scott, D., & Kim, H. (2008). Celebrity fan involvement and destination perceptions. Annals of Tourism Research, 35(3), 809-832. Retrieved from http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160738308000467
I didnt get the chance to read through this article. I hope that is is exactly what the title says and can help with fan involvement and religious basis.
Duffet, M. (2003). False faith or false comparison? a critique of the religious interpretation of elvis fan.Popular Music and Society, 26(4), 513-522. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1335365?accountid=12378
This document is an objective look at whether Elvis is a false faith or the religious comparisons are ill made. I plan on using this to show an objective view on the topic and to discuss whether or not icons can be considered religion or faith.
Wilson, C. R. (2006). "just a little talk with jesus" elvis presley, religious music, southern spirituality.Project Muse, 12(4), 74-91. Retrieved from http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/scu/summary/v012/12.4wilson.html
This article looks at religion in Elvis's life and the influence it had on him. I will use it for discussing religion in Elvis's life an in his music.
van Mass, S. (2009). Pop and polytheism. Journal of the Indian Musicological Society, 40, 84-92, 273. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/753574718?accountid=12378
This journal takes a look at pop culture and music as it pertains to the church and religion. It argues that pop culture and music is a gateway to religion. I will use this article for various sections of my website because the information in it is versatile.