In 2017, on the 40th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death, The Commercial Appeal published a list of the singer’s 40 best hits. Compiled and written by senior reporters Bob Mehr, John Beifuss and ...
Most people know Elvis Presley as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, and while that’s still true, come December some undoubtedly give ...
Beyond making history as a holiday record, Elvis' Christmas Album also serves as one of the all-time best-selling records in ...
The Beatles idolized Elvis Presley, as he became one of their rock n’ roll heroes at a young age. Each of the fab four had their own reasons for loving the king, but three songs had a particular ...
Elvis Presley’s “She’s Not You” was written in a famous building. The people who wrote it were friends. The tune climbed to No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and it appeared on a notable compilation.
The semifinal round of voting to determine Elvis Presley's best song has come to a close, and we're down to just two tunes. As part of the recent Elvis Week festivities, The Commercial Appeal decided ...
Elvis Presley is 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 ...
Elvis Presley inspired countless musicians as the King of Rock and Roll, and David Bowie is no exception. Bowie often spoke of his admiration and reverence for Presley, citing their shared birthdays ...
What constituted as scandalous in the 1950s might seem laughably tame today, but it was enough to seriously threaten the careers of mainstream stars like Elvis Presley. Just one year earlier, the ...
Curious from birth, Fiona is a music writer, researcher, and cultural theorist based in the UK. She studied her Bachelor of Music in London, specializing in audiovisual practices, and progressed to a ...
Always on her mind … Priscilla Presley admits she still listens to Elvis’ music — though the memories are bittersweet. During ...