I was 19 when I wrote this article back in 1994 for The Elvis Beat #10, my official Elvis Presley Fan Club newsletter.

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Elvis: The Tribute concert took place in Memphis at the Pyramid on October 8 and was broadcast live on pay-per-view television. It featured many stars, including Bryan Adams, Chet Atkins, Tony Bennett, Michael Bolton, Cheap Trick, Cher, Billy Ray Cyrus, Melissa Etheridge, Chris Isaac, Jerry Lee Lewis, Aaron Neville, Carl Perkins, and Dwight Yoakam. Elvis’ ex-wife, Priscilla Presley, also appeared.

Lisa Marie Presley, her new husband, Michael Jackson, and his sister, Janet Jackson, were among the 18,000 people who attended the event. There had been plans for Lisa Marie and Michael to sing a duet in the show, but they eventually decided not to perform.

Along with Elvis songs performed by other music stars, the show included footage of Elvis singing several songs, including “If I Can Dream.”

Several performers originally slated to appear had to back out for different reasons. Among these were Billy Joel, Elton John, and Jon Bon Jovi.

Portions of the profits will go to the TJ Martell Foundation and the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Elvis: The Tribute will be re-broadcast in December on ABC.