Popular Australian music critic, journalist, and presenter, Ian ‘Molly’ Meldrum was added to the Elvis Wall of Fame this afternoon as part of the celebration of the 22nd annual Parkes Elvis Festival.
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Due to health reasons, Molly himself could not be in town to accept the honour personally, so a very special lady did it on his behalf.
Cynthia Pepper, who starred with Elvis Presley in the 1964 movie Kissin’ Cousins, is this year’s Festival VIP guest and is proving a huge hit with fans.
She graciously stood in for Molly and relayed his message of thanks to the gathered crowd.
“Thank you. I am very honoured by this. And to use the words of one of my favourite songs… If you don’t like the plaque – return to sender! PS Has anyone seen my blue suede shoes?” – Molly Meldrum.
Every year an Australian music industry identity is added to the Elvis Wall of Fame.
Mayor Ken Keith was on hand to make a special presentation to Cynthia to remember her time here in Parkes.
