SHADES OF ELVIS

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16 hours ago
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Happy Birthday ELVIS...

Rock icon Stephen Pearcy stepped into a moment of true rock-and-roll reverence during an exclusive photo shoot for famed photographer Christopher Ameruoso’s celebrated Shades of Elvis—captured on January 8th, 2026, the birthday of Elvis Presley himself.

Wearing the legendary sunglasses once worn by Elvis, Pearcy embodied the spirit of a true originator—channeling the swagger, confidence, and cultural electricity that Elvis ignited and that Pearcy has carried forward for decades. Photographing this moment on Elvis’s birthday elevated the shoot beyond imagery, transforming it into a symbolic tribute to the King’s enduring influence and legacy.

Ameruoso’s Shades of Elvis series is known for featuring artists who have not only been inspired by Elvis, but who have gone on to shape entertainment history in their own right. Stephen Pearcy was a natural choice. As a cornerstone of the Sunset Strip era and a defining voice of 1980s hard rock, Pearcy’s presence behind the lens felt both timeless and inevitable.

With the iconic Elvis sunglasses acting as a bridge between generations, the images radiate attitude, authenticity, and respect—honoring the King while celebrating an artist who helped define a movement of his own. Captured on such a meaningful date, the shoot stands as a rare convergence of history, influence, and legacy.

This collaboration exemplifies what Shades of Elvis does best: freezing a moment where rock-and-roll lineage lives on, reminding the world that true icons never fade—they simply inspire the next generation.