January 8 isn’t just another winter morning — it’s a double‑header in music history. Today marks the birthday of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, and David Bowie, the chameleon of rock whose reinventions shaped generations. Two icons, born twelve years apart, who changed music, culture, and performance forever.
Elvis, born in 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi, exploded onto the scene with a sound that fused country, rhythm and blues, and raw charisma. From Heartbreak Hotel to Jailhouse Rock, he became a cultural earthquake — controversial, groundbreaking, and unstoppable. His 1968 comeback special and Aloha from Hawaii broadcast cemented him as a global phenomenon, and his influence still echoes through every corner of popular music.
Then came Bowie, born in 1947, a visionary who treated music like a canvas. From Space Oddity to Ziggy Stardust, from Heroes to Let’s Dance, he reinvented himself again and again — glam rock, soul, electronic, industrial — always ahead of the curve, always reshaping what music could be. His artistry, style, and storytelling made him one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
Two birthdays. Two legends. One day that reminds us how powerful creativity can be.
And while your playlist might be full of Elvis swagger or Bowie stardust today, your car still needs something a little more practical to keep the show on the road.
Here’s your Tillsonburg fuel update — no blue suede shoes required:
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Pioneer: $115.9
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Esso: $116.9
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Shell: $116.9
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Petro Canada: $116.9
So whether you’re feeling like a rebel in Memphis or a starman waiting in the sky, make sure your tank is topped up. Even legends needed fuel — Elvis had his Cadillacs, Bowie had his cosmic journeys — and you’ve got a January day to conquer.
