Presley’s raw, final televised performance of “Unchained Melody" in 1977, just weeks before his untimely death, is widely regarded as one of his most emotional and heartbreaking performances of all ...
It was a lovely little cover accompanied by Elvis’ backing band in a toned-down performance. Presley clearly took it seriously, which poses the question: Was Elvis Presley a Beatles fan? Allegedly, ...
Elvis Presley joined the military at a point when his music career was on a seemingly impossible rise. He set records with his new releases and fans practically threw themselves at his feet. When ...
Elvis Presley’s greatest ballad was allegedly created under unexpected personal circumstances that shaped the emotion behind the song.
Elvis Presleyis undoubtedly the King of rock 'n' roll. His music, a mash-up of country, gospel, and rhythm and blues, not only revolutionized the 1950s and beyond, but his distinct voice, electric ...
During the course of a 20-year recording career, Elvis Presley would cut at the top studios in New York, Nashville and Hollywood, but his most uniquely powerful work was captured in his hometown of ...
Author Preston Lauterbach's new book "Before Elvis" explores the Black artists who influenced Elvis Presley's music. The book highlights R&B performers like Little Junior Parker, Willie Mae “Big Mama” ...
Elvis Presley’s music carried him to unprecedented levels of fame and success. He had 18 songs go to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and his albums sold rapidly. Just a few short years before his ...
The meeting of the legendary rockers came about because both Presley and the British band had the same promotion company, Concerts West, handling their current cross-country tours. Through the company ...
The music historian Peter Guralnick’s new book, which draws on documents Tom Parker left behind, paints a different picture of an infamous industry figure. By Ben Sisario In the history of rock ’n’ ...