Elvis Presley died 30 years ago this week, which means the King never got to experience the music of the 80s. (Though I'm not sure I could handle listening to his rendition of "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.")

I've traveled to Memphis several times, but have never been tempted to visit Graceland. For one, the only Presley I'd like to commune with is Lisa Presley. And second, if I wanted to see rooms decorated in animal prints and munch on fried peanut butter sandwiches, I'd visit Times pop music critic Sean Daly's house.

But though I find no fascination in Elvis, plenty of 80s artists did. The Residents covered more than a dozen Elvis songs. But they're not alone.

Favorite Elvis Presley songs covered by 80s artists:

• Viva Las Vegas -- Dead Kennedys, Bruce Springsteen, ZZ Top
• Don't Be Cruel -- Cheap Trick, Bryan Ferry, Devo
• Can't Help Falling in Love -- UB40, Lick the Tins, Corey Hart, Richard Marx, Bruce Springsteen, U2
• Jailhouse Rock -- The Blues Brothers, John Mellencamp, ZZ Top
• Love Me Tender -- Holly Johnson
• Suspicious Minds -- U2
• Mystery Train -- Stray Cats
• Faded Love -- Wall of Voodoo
• Heartbreak Hotel -- The Clash