Elvis

It's possible that Elvis Presley was seen in Kalamazoo, but rumors of him staying in the KZoo State Hospital's Water Tower may have been exaggerated, and started by the hospital's supervisor at the time.

The story goes that Elvis used to visit Kalamazoo back in the 1960s and 70s so that he could stop by the Gibson Guitar factory.

One special gift dealt to him was a coincidence of being drafted at the same time with Elvis Presley in the Army, which led to a long time friendship, as Johnny spent the better part of 2 years with Elvis and his crew. In that time Johnny really got to know who the man Elvis Aaron Presley truly was, as they grew really close

Ladies and gentleman, Elvis has entered the building.

Dust off your leather jacket, pomade that pompadour, and shine up your saddle shoes. Elvisfest is coming July 6th and 7th. Tributes to Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, and James Brown will be featured this year.