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Rock 'n' roll, Elvis share anniversary

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Published: June 17, 2004 at 12:12 PM

MEMPHIS, June 17 (UPI) -- Justin Timberlake, Billy Bob Thornton, Sam the Sham and Elvis will headline Memphis' 50th anniversary of rock 'n' roll show.

The day-long event July 5 coincides with the date Elvis Presley recorded "That's All Right" at the Sun Studio, Billboard.com reported.

Also taking part will be long-time Presley sidemen Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana and former Sun stars Sonny Burgess & the Pacers, Billy Lee Riley and W.S. Hollands, drummer with Johnny Cash's Tennessee Three.

Topics: Billy Bob Thornton, Elvis Presley, Justin Timberlake, Scotty Moore
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