Often referred to as the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley challenged expectations of the 1950s, transforming the musical landscape to such a degree that his impact is still being felt to this day.
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 ...
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 ...
Elvis Presley‘s recording career is historically influential in the music industry. Many musical legends cite the king of rock and roll as an inspiration and love his music. However, as remarkable as ...
Elvis Presley changed the lyrics to one of his most famous songs to switch things up during a live performance at the International Hotel in Las Vegas in August 1969. “Are You Lonesome Tonight” was a ...
What is Elvis Presley's best song? The King’s top tune has been crowned by our readers. After five weeks of voting, it's clear that fans still “Can’t Help Falling In Love” with one of Elvis' most ...
Our bracket to determine Elvis Presley's best song has reached its final round. And, of course, it's fit for a king — or rather, the King — as "Suspicious Minds” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love” are ...
Elvis Presley and Linda Thompson’s relationship was one of the most defining of Elvis’ life. He loved Linda’s nurturing ways. In turn, she cared deeply for Elvis, and often acted as his confidante and ...
Like Johnny Cash, once Elvis recorded a song, it was hard to hear it any other way. He turned famous originals like “Hound Dog” and “Blue Suede Shoes” into defining songs of his own. Still, in the ...
Elvis Presley's relationship with The Beatles was a complex one. The iconic band, known as The Fab Four, were greatly inspired by the King of Rock and Roll during their formative years in the 1950s.
Despite the fact that Elvis Presley rose to fame nearly 75 years ago singing early blues-rock songs, the man remains one of the biggest names in music today. With his signature lip curl, swinging hips ...