Elvis and the Mormons

I’m afraid that I’m not, and have never been, an Elvis fan.

My brother was, though, and I first heard the story of Elvis’s visit to an early morning seminary class from him.  When he served as a bishop, Elvis’s former bodyguard was in his ward and told him about that experience.  So it was fun to see this article, which reminded me of the story:

http://ldsliving.com/story/77866-the-day-elvis-presley-attended-early-morning-seminary

And you may find this article somewhat astonishing, as well:

http://blog.chron.com/mormonvoice/2015/01/famous-people-who-have-received-a-book-of-mormon/

I know.  I know.  In my time, I’ve heard that Alice Cooper was a Mormon.  And Steve Martin.  And any number of others.  But still . . .