Folks Who Get It: Before Elvis There Was Nothing... Except The Black Artists He Stole From!

Elvis was the man -- no question!

By the time he died on August 16, 1977 at the age of 42, however, the King of Rock was "all shook-up" due to drugs, booze, depression, neurosis and excessive weight gain.

As we celebrate his incredible legacy, we pay homage while also acknowledging that Presley's musical influences were brothers and sisters who never received the recognition and fame they rightfully deserved.

That said, let the tribute for the incomparable White soul brother begin:

ELVIS ALIVE! TO APPEAR ON "IDOL" TONIGHT

Celine Dion To Team Up With 'Virtual' Elvis Presley

Beyond the grave, the hip-shakin', stealin' moves from Black folks legend will perform with Dion at the special 'Idol Gives Back' charity event tonight to sing 'If I Can Dream'.

'American Idol' host Ryan Seacrest teased: "Two of the biggest stars in musical history will come together. This duet will have to be seen to be believed."

Remaining 'Idol' contestants will join Celine and Elvis as backing singers. The finalists will also perform 'American Prayer' - a song written by Bono and Dave Stewart to raise awareness about AIDS in Africa.

The special two-hour show, which will raise money to fight poverty in the US and Africa, will also feature former 'A.I.' winners Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, Gwen Stefani, Pink, Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, Jack Black, Helen Mirren, Annie Lennox and Wind and Fire.

Hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, the event will feature performances from the 'American Idol' stage and the Los Angeles' Walt Disney Concert Hall.