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Bachman-Turner Overdrive Inspired Elvis to Take Care of Business

Dan Harper In the '70s, "taking care of business" was a catchphrase for Elvis Presley. He named ... Read More »

Michael Franti Says Michael Jackson's Unique Talents May Never Be Paralleled

As we look back on Michael Jackson's career and remember the artist, one year after his untimely ... Read More »

Elvis Presley's Graceland Replica to Be Built in Denmark

An Elvis Presley fan is set to build a replica of Presley's Graceland estate 5,000 miles from ... Read More »

The World Cup of Rock 'n' Roll

The 2010 World Cup is upon us. You've filled out your wallchart pre-emptively and ... Read More »

Hotel Songs: Spinner's Rock Travel Guide

Hotels -- and what goes on inside -- have an indelible place in music history. If classic tunes ... Read More »

Elvis Presley Marketing Rights 'To Be Sold'

In what is understood to be one of the most lucrative entertainment rights packages in the music ... Read More »

Barry Manilow Brings Glitz, Memories to New Las Vegas Show

For a man who's sold over 75,000,000 records, Barry Manilow is still extremely humble. In December, ... Read More »

Music Albums Out on March 23, 2010

Looking for a list of music albums out on March 23, 2010? Whether you're into glossy pop or country ... Read More »

Stooges, Genesis, ABBA and More Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Punk, prog, Euro pop, British Invasion rock and reggae were represented at New York's Waldorf ... Read More »

Cover Songs Uncovered: These Actually Weren't the Original Versions

Some people have a negative reaction when they hear cover songs of one of their favorite artists. On ... Read More »

'Viva ELVIS' Premiere Brings Out Stars, Including Scott Weiland and Gene Simmons

How do you follow up a Cirque du Soleil production that remixes the Beatles' catalog and uses it to ... Read More »

In Living Color: 20 Important Black Rockers Past and Present

Jimi Hendrix plugging in his electric guitar -- that's black power. Rock music was born from rhythm ... Read More »

Wanda Jackson Reflects on the Influence of Elvis and Jack White

After 50 years in the music business, Wanda Jackson has seen a lot of ups and downs, but she's never ... Read More »

Count Five: Randy Bachman's Essential Electric Guitars

As a member of the Guess Who, Bachman-Turner Overdrive, and as a solo artist, Randy Bachman has sold ... Read More »

'Susie Q' Songwriter Dale Hawkins Dead at 73

Rockabilly singer and guitarist Dale Hawkins died in Little Rock, Ark. on Feb. 13 after a three-year ... Read More »

'My Way' Responsible for Philippines Karaoke Deaths?

Frank Sinatra's signature tune 'My Way' is reported to be responsible for a number of murders in ... Read More »