History of Lisa Marie Presley in Timeline
Lisa Marie Presley (1968-2023) was an American singer-songwriter and the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley. As the sole heir to Elvis's estate, she inherited Graceland and Elvis Presley Enterprises. She released three studio albums: 'To Whom It May Concern' (2003), certified gold, 'Now What' (2005), and 'Storm & Grace' (2012). Presley also released several non-album singles and duets with her father using archival recordings. Her career focused on music, reflecting her lineage and personal artistic expression.
February 1, 1968: Lisa Marie Presley's Birth
On February 1, 1968, Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, was born.
1969: Elvis Originally Records 'In the Ghetto'
In 1969, Elvis Presley originally recorded the song "In the Ghetto", which his daughter Lisa Marie Presley would later release as a virtual duet with him in 2007.
1974: First Meeting with Michael Jackson
In 1974, Lisa Marie Presley, then six years old, first met Michael Jackson when she attended his concert at the Sahara Tahoe.
November 1975: Naming of Private Aircraft "Lisa Marie"
In November 1975, Elvis Presley named one of his private aircraft, a converted Convair 880 jet, after his daughter Lisa Marie.
August 1977: Inheritance of Elvis' Estate
In August 1977, after her father Elvis Presley's death, nine-year-old Lisa Marie Presley became a joint heiress to his estate.
August 16, 1977: Elvis Presley's death
After Elvis Presley's death at Graceland on August 16, 1977, his will appointed his father, Vernon Presley, executor and trustee.
1978: Alleged Abuse
Starting in 1978, Lisa Marie Presley alleges that Michael Edwards sexually assaulted her.
1979: Vernon Presley's death
Following Vernon Presley's death in 1979, Elvis' former wife Priscilla Presley was named as one of three trustees in his will.
1979: Inheritance After Grandfather's Death
In 1979, after the death of her grandfather, Vernon Presley, Lisa Marie Presley inherited a larger portion of Elvis' estate.
1980: Sole Heir to Elvis' Estate
In 1980, after the death of her great-grandmother, Minnie Mae Presley, Lisa Marie Presley became the sole heir to Elvis' estate.
1980: Lisa Marie becomes sole beneficiary
With Minnie Mae Presley's death in 1980, Lisa Marie became the only surviving beneficiary of Elvis Presley's trust.
October 3, 1988: Marriage to Danny Keough
On October 3, 1988, Lisa Marie Presley married Danny Keough at the Scientology Celebrity Centre in Los Angeles.
May 29, 1989: Birth of Riley Keough
On May 29, 1989, Lisa Marie Presley and Danny Keough's daughter, Riley Keough, was born at Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California.
October 21, 1992: Birth of Benjamin Storm Keough
On October 21, 1992, Lisa Marie Presley and Danny Keough's son, Benjamin Storm Keough, was born at Humana Women's Hospital in Tampa, Florida.
November 1992: Beginning of Adult Friendship with Michael Jackson
In November 1992, Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Jackson began their adult friendship in Los Angeles.
1993: Inheritance of Elvis Presley's estate
In 1993, Lisa Marie Presley inherited her father's estate on her 25th birthday, estimated at $100 million due to her mother's stewardship.
1993: Inheritance on 25th Birthday
In 1993, on her 25th birthday, Lisa Marie Presley inherited Elvis' estate, estimated at $100 million.
May 6, 1994: Divorce from Danny Keough
On May 6, 1994, Lisa Marie Presley obtained a quickie divorce from Danny Keough in the Dominican Republic.
May 26, 1994: Marriage to Michael Jackson
On May 26, 1994, Lisa Marie Presley married singer Michael Jackson, 20 days after her divorce from Danny Keough. Keough's younger brother was an official witness at the wedding.
June 1995: Appearance in "You Are Not Alone" Video
In June 1995, Lisa Marie Presley appeared in Michael Jackson's "You Are Not Alone" music video, directed by Wayne Isham.
January 1996: Filing for Divorce from Michael Jackson
In January 1996, Lisa Marie Presley filed for divorce from Michael Jackson, citing irreconcilable differences.
August 16, 1997: Tribute Concert and Posthumous Duet
On August 16, 1997, at a tribute concert marking the 20th anniversary of Elvis' death, Lisa Marie Presley presented a posthumous duet video of "Don't Cry Daddy" with her father.
October 1997: Opening of LEAP Program
In October 1997, Lisa Marie Presley, along with Isaac Hayes, opened the Literacy, Education and Ability Program (LEAP), run by Applied Scholastics, a group run by Scientologists.
1998: Increased Involvement in Elvis Presley Trust Management
In 1998, Lisa Marie Presley became more closely involved in the management of the Elvis Presley Trust and its business entity, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.
May 1999: Meeting John Oszajca
In May 1999, Lisa Marie Presley met musician John Oszajca.
March 2001: Engagement to John Oszajca Broken Off
In March 2001, Lisa Marie Presley broke off her engagement to John Oszajca, about five months after meeting Nicolas Cage.
2001: Opening of Presley Place
In 2001, Presley Place opened to its first residents, providing housing and support for homeless families.
January 5, 2002: Humanitarian Award from World Literacy Crusade
On January 5, 2002, Lisa Marie Presley received the Humanitarian Award from the Church of Scientology-supported World Literacy Crusade for her efforts to help US children learn study skills.
August 10, 2002: Marriage to Nicolas Cage
On August 10, 2002, Lisa Marie Presley married Nicolas Cage in Kamuela, Hawaii.
November 25, 2002: Cage Files for Divorce
On November 25, 2002, Nicolas Cage filed for divorce from Lisa Marie Presley, 107 days after their wedding.
April 8, 2003: Release of Debut Album
On April 8, 2003, Lisa Marie Presley released her debut album, 'To Whom It May Concern'.
May 22, 2003: VH1 Divas Duets Performance
On May 22, 2003, Lisa Marie Presley performed at VH1 Divas Duets with Pat Benatar at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas to benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation. They sang Benatar's hit "Heartbreaker".
June 2003: 'To Whom It May Concern' certified gold
In June 2003, Lisa Marie Presley's album, 'To Whom It May Concern', was certified gold.
2003: Presley comments on relationship with Danny Keough
In 2003, Lisa Marie Presley addressed reports about potentially remarrying Danny Keough, stating that while he was her best friend and she loved him unconditionally, they were not together romantically.
2003: Release of 'To Whom It May Concern'
In 2003, Lisa Marie Presley released her debut album 'To Whom It May Concern'.
2003: Playboy Interview
In a 2003 interview with Playboy, Lisa Marie Presley spoke about her experiences with Michael Edwards.
May 24, 2004: Divorce from Nicolas Cage Finalized
On May 24, 2004, the divorce between Lisa Marie Presley and Nicolas Cage was finalized.
2004: Sale of Elvis Presley Enterprises
In 2004, Lisa Marie Presley sold 85% of Elvis Presley Enterprises.
February 2005: Sale of Business Holdings to CKX, Inc.
In February 2005, Lisa Marie Presley sold 85 percent of Elvis Presley Enterprises' business holdings to CKX, Inc., excluding Graceland itself and the property within it.
April 5, 2005: Release of 'Now What' Album
On April 5, 2005, Lisa Marie Presley released her second album, 'Now What', which reached No. 9 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
October 22, 2005: Presentation of Award to Isaac Hayes
On October 22, 2005, Lisa Marie Presley presented a special award to Isaac Hayes at the Memphis Recording Academy Honors.
November 11, 2005: Grammy SoundCheck Participation
On November 11, 2005, Lisa Marie Presley participated in a Grammy SoundCheck at LA's House of Blues, discussing career opportunities with music students.
2005: Danny Keough plays bass guitar in Presley's band
In 2005, Danny Keough was a bass guitar player in Lisa Marie Presley's band, and also served as her musical mentor. Presley still regarded him as a close friend, and he lived in the guest house on Presley's property.
2005: Appearance in "Elvis by the Presleys"
In 2005, Lisa Marie Presley appeared in the TV movie 'Elvis by the Presleys', offering the public a glimpse into her personal life.
2005: Release of 'Now What'
In 2005, Lisa Marie Presley released her second album 'Now What'.
January 22, 2006: Marriage to Michael Lockwood
On January 22, 2006, Lisa Marie Presley married Michael Lockwood in Kyoto, Japan, with Danny Keough serving as best man.
2006: Appearance in Johnny Ramone Tribute Documentary
In 2006, Lisa Marie Presley appeared in 'Too Tough to Die: A Tribute to Johnny Ramone', a documentary about Johnny Ramone.
2006: Appearance in Johnny Cash Music Video
In 2006, Lisa Marie Presley appeared in the music video for Johnny Cash's "God's Gonna Cut You Down".
August 2007: Release of Virtual Duet with Elvis
In August 2007, Lisa Marie Presley released "In the Ghetto" as a virtual duet with her father, Elvis Presley, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of his death. Proceeds benefited a Presley Place Transitional Housing Campus in New Orleans.
2007: Formation of Presley Charitable Foundation
In 2007, Lisa Marie Presley formed the Presley Charitable Foundation (PCF).
March 2008: Pregnancy Announcement
In March 2008, Lisa Marie Presley announced that she was pregnant with her husband Michael Lockwood's child.
October 7, 2008: Birth of Twin Daughters
On October 7, 2008, Lisa Marie Presley gave birth to fraternal twin daughters, Harper Vivienne Ann Lockwood and Finley Aaron Love Lockwood, via Caesarean section.
2008: Opioid Prescription After Childbirth
In 2008, Lisa Marie Presley was prescribed opioids following the birth of her twin daughters, which led to dependency.
2008: Grammy Award for Music Video
In 2008, the music video for Johnny Cash's "God's Gonna Cut You Down", in which Lisa Marie Presley appeared, won a Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video.
2008: Growing discontent with Scientology
Lisa Marie Presley had been experiencing growing discontent with Scientology as early as 2008.
October 2009: Collaboration with Richard Hawley
In October 2009, Lisa Marie Presley joined Richard Hawley on stage in London and collaborated on the song "Weary" as part of her music career relaunch.
2009: Michael Jackson's Death
After Michael Jackson's death in 2009 at the age of 50, Lisa Marie Presley was reported to have "felt shattered".
October 2010: Presley Reveals Attempts to Reconcile with Jackson
In an October 2010 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Lisa Marie Presley revealed that she and Michael Jackson had attempted to reconcile intermittently for four years following their divorce.
2010: Lisa Marie Presley discusses Michael Jackson relationship with Oprah Winfrey
In 2010 Lisa Marie Presley clarified her on-again, off-again relationship with Michael Jackson in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, revealing that she was the last person standing over Michael Jackson's casket.
2010: Move to East Sussex
In 2010, Lisa Marie Presley moved to a manor house in Rotherfield, East Sussex, England.
June 24, 2011: Recognition from Tennessee Governor
On June 24, 2011, Lisa Marie Presley was officially honored by the governor of Tennessee, Bill Haslam, who proclaimed a day of recognition for her charitable efforts.
June 28, 2011: Proclamation from City of Memphis
On June 28, 2011, Lisa Marie Presley received a proclamation from the city of Memphis for her philanthropy.
2011: Patron of The Dream Factory
In 2011, Lisa Marie Presley became a patron of the Dream Factory, a charity based in Hainault, London.
2011: Planned Album Release
In 2011, Lisa Marie Presley had planned to release a new album recorded in London.
February 2012: Opening of "Elvis ... Through His Daughter's Eyes" exhibit
In February 2012, Lisa Marie Presley opened a new exhibit, "Elvis ... Through His Daughter's Eyes" which is included in the Graceland VIP Tour.
May 15, 2012: Release of 'Storm & Grace'
On May 15, 2012, Lisa Marie Presley released her third album, 'Storm & Grace'.
2012: Release of 'Storm & Grace'
In 2012, Lisa Marie Presley released her third album 'Storm & Grace'.
2014: Presley discusses relationship with Michael Jackson
In 2014, Lisa Marie Presley discussed her relationship with Michael Jackson in an interview with The Sydney Morning Herald, attributing their divorce to external factors.
2014: Presley leaves Scientology
Lisa Marie Presley left Scientology in 2014.
2015: Riley Keough marries Ben Smith-Petersen
In 2015, Lisa Marie Presley's daughter, Riley Keough, married Ben Smith-Petersen.
2016: Presley files for divorce from Lockwood
In 2016, Lisa Marie Presley filed for divorce from Michael Lockwood after ten years of marriage.
2016: Amendment to Lisa Marie Presley's estate
In 2016, Lisa Marie Presley made an amendment to her estate, removing Priscilla Presley as trustee and naming her two oldest children.
2016: Continued Residence in East Sussex
In 2016, Lisa Marie Presley was still living in her manor house in Rotherfield, East Sussex, England.
February 2017: Children Placed in Temporary Care
In February 2017, Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Lockwood's children were placed in the temporary care of Priscilla Presley amid allegations of inappropriate images on Lockwood's computer.
2018: False Accusation of Debt Against Presley
In 2018, Findley posed as different individuals affiliated with a fictitious lender in order to falsely accuse Lisa Marie Presley of borrowing $3.8 million from Naussany Investments.
2018: Duet with Elvis on Gospel Compilation
In 2018, Lisa Marie Presley was featured on the title track of the compilation album 'Where No One Stands Alone', a collection of her father's gospel songs. She sang a reworked duet with him on the title track.
2019: Foreword for Opioid Book
In 2019, Lisa Marie Presley penned the foreword for 'United States of Opioids', publicly acknowledging her struggle with opioid addiction.
July 12, 2020: Death of Benjamin Keough
On July 12, 2020, Benjamin Keough, Lisa Marie Presley's son, died at the age of 27 in Calabasas, California, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. His death was ruled a suicide.
2020: Death of Benjamin Keough
In 2020, Benjamin Keough died by suicide, leaving Riley Keough as the sole trustee of Lisa Marie Presley's estate.
May 26, 2021: Divorce from Michael Lockwood Finalized
On May 26, 2021, the divorce between Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Lockwood was finalized.
November 10, 2022: Reincorporation of Presley Charitable Foundation
On November 10, 2022, the Presley Charitable Foundation was reincorporated as The Presley Foundation Inc.
2022: Birth of Tupelo Smith-Petersen
In 2022, Riley Keough and Ben Smith-Petersen welcomed their daughter Tupelo, Lisa Marie Presley's grandchild.
January 12, 2023: Lisa Marie Presley's Death
On January 12, 2023, Lisa Marie Presley died, leaving behind a legacy as a singer and songwriter and the sole heir to her father's estate.
February 13, 2023: Registration as a Public Benefit Foundation
On February 13, 2023, The Presley Foundation Inc. was registered as a public benefit and grantmaking foundation.
2023: Death of Lisa Marie Presley
In 2023, Lisa Marie Presley died at the age of 54. Until her death, she remained close friends with Danny Keough.
May 2024: Acknowledgment of Graceland Foreclosure Scheme
In May 2024, one person involved with the Graceland foreclosure scheme acknowledged the scheme involved a ring of identity thieves.
August 16, 2024: Arrest in Graceland Fraud Scheme
On August 16, 2024, Lisa Jeanine Findley was arrested in Missouri for a scheme to illegally force the sale of Graceland using fraudulent claims about Presley owing money.
October 8, 2024: Release of Posthumous Memoir
On October 8, 2024, 'From Here to the Great Unknown', Lisa Marie Presley's memoir completed by her daughter Riley Keough, was released.
October 2024: Release of Posthumous Memoir
In October 2024, Lisa Marie Presley's memoir, 'From Here to the Great Unknown,' was released posthumously.
2024: Publication of Presley's memoir "From Here to the Great Unknown"
In her memoir, published in 2024, titled "From Here to the Great Unknown", Lisa Marie Presley reflected on her relationship with Michael Jackson, stating "I've never been that happy again."
