Tribute to Elvis and Beatles in Shillong

Shillong, June 22 (UNI) Music lovers of Shillong will get a priviledge to pay rich tributes to singing legends Elvis Presley and the Beatles on July 24 at the State Central Auditorium here.

''They will live once again here to serenade their fans'', said Aldous Mawlong, the organiser of the 'Elvis and The Beatles' show.

Mr Mawlong, president of the Fashion Society Shillong said they will bring five rock bands and twelve individual artistes from Meghalaya, Nagaland and Mizoram to perform the evergreen foot-tapping numbers like the 'Rock and Roll' and 'The Fab Four'.

''We want to pay tributes to them for their music,'' Mr Mawlong said.

Those expected to perform are Revel Souls, Snow White, Colours, Felixes, Bandsmen, and solo artistes Gracyl Ropmay, Headingson Rynthathiang, Marvel Lyngwa, Rilang Jyrwa, Stacy Passah, and Raborlang Kharbihkhiew.

A similar event was organised recently in honour of 'Songsmith' Bob Dylan on his 65th birthday here.

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