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Introduction

Elvis Presley ALIVE: Claim King of Rock lives as pastor Bob Joyce | Weird |  News | Express.co.uk

Inside a small, unassuming church in Benton, Arkansas, an extraordinary moment unfolded—one that many now believe could rewrite the narrative of music history itself. Pastor Bob Joyce, a man nearing his 90th year, walked slowly toward the pulpit with eyes full of memories he had never dared to voice. On this day, he wasn’t stepping forward to deliver a sermon or offer spiritual comfort. Instead, he came to finally speak a truth he said had stalked him like a silent companion for nearly five decades.

His voice trembled as he began, carrying an emotional weight that silenced every breath in the room.

“My name is Bob Joyce. I serve the Lord… but once, the world knew me as Elvis Aaron Presley.”

Shock rippled across the congregation. In his declaration, Bob insisted he never vanished for attention, mystery, or mythmaking. By the year 1977, he explained, living as Elvis Presley had become unbearable. The fame, constant scrutiny, and relentless expectations had reached a dangerous level. He said continuing life as the world’s most recognized entertainer would not only destroy him physically and spiritually—it would also endanger those he cherished. With threats mounting and privacy disappearing, he made a drastic decision: on August 16, 1977, he allowed the world to believe he had died so he could finally live in peace.

Bob went on to claim that Priscilla Presley was fully aware of the truth and urged him to remain hidden. According to him, she warned that the Presley legacy depended entirely on the public accepting Elvis’s death as fact. If the truth were ever revealed, he said, it could unravel everything their daughter, Lisa Marie, had built her life upon—her identity, her security, and her world.

Yet the greatest sorrow behind his confession rested with Lisa Marie. Bob expressed profound regret that she passed away believing her father had succumbed to addiction and tragedy. He said he attempted to reach her in 2020, but she rejected the claim.

Now, facing the final chapter of his life, Bob claimed he could no longer carry the weight of silence. His admission, he insisted, wasn’t for attention—but for peace before standing before God.

And as his final words echoed, the world was left questioning where truth ends… and legend begins.

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_To9utm7yY&t=59s