Legendary Elvis Presley to Return to London Stage in AI-Powered Show
Fans of the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley, will have the chance to experience their idol 'live' once again with the launch of 'Elvis Evolution'—a groundbreaking virtual reality show set to take place in London this November, reports Mirror.
Developed by Layered Reality, specialists in augmented reality, the show combines artificial intelligence, holographic projections of the singer, augmented reality, and live theater to recreate key moments in Presley's life and career.
"It will be a joyous celebration of Elvis's life; the man, the music, and his cultural legacy," says Andrew McGuinness, founder and CEO of Layered Reality.
McGuinness expresses his enthusiasm for the project, emphasizing that this experience will transport visitors from Presley's birthplace in Tupelo, Mississippi, to his residence in Memphis, Tennessee, at Graceland, and even to the vibrant entertainment scene of Las Vegas.
The highlight of the show will be a performance by the legendary Elvis Presley himself, facilitated by AI.
McGuinness states that Elvis Evolution will appeal to both dedicated fans and those interested in learning more about the iconic singer. His company had access to thousands of personal photos and hours of home videos to create new performances using artificial intelligence.
Despite Elvis Presley's passing 46 years ago at the age of 42, his global appeal remains strong. With over 500 million records sold to date, he holds the title of the best-selling solo artist of all time.
Recent cinematic releases, such as Baz Luhrmann's biopic 'Elvis' in 2022 and Sofia Coppola's exploration of his complex relationship with Priscilla in the film 'Priscilla' in 2023, have reignited interest in the legendary performer.
After London, Elvis Evolution will tour cities including Las Vegas, Tokyo, and Berlin, according to the show's organizers.
As previously reported by The Gaze, The Beatles recently presented their latest song, performed in its entirety using artificial intelligence.
According to Paul McCartney, after AI processing, he received a crystal-clear vocal recording of Lennon from an old rehearsal tape. Ringo Starr confessed to feeling surreal, as if Lennon had somehow come back to life and joined him in the room.