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This Week in Music History: January 20 - 26 -- Elvis Jumpsuits, David Bowie's Sexuality

This week in music history we consider some of the things that made Ozzy, Elvis and Bowie larger than life. ... Read More »

Elvis Musical in Utah School Back on After Sexuality Complaints (UPDATE)

A Utah school banned an Elvis-themed musical for being too sexual. ... Read More »

Thanksgiving & Music History: The Last Waltz, Lennon's Final Concert & More

Thanksgiving has a rich musical history, including the Band's "Last Waltz," John Lennon's final concert, Nickelback's halftime controversy and more. ... Read More »

This Week in Music History: October 14 - 20 -- CBGB, Blur vs. Oasis & Lynyrd Skynyrd's Plane Crashes

This week in music history New York club CBGB closed, Lynyrd Skynyrd crashed and Blur and Oasis' feud got ugly. ... Read More »

Elvis' Underwear Auction: The King's Stained Undies Hit the Block

A pair of underwear worn by Elvis Presley is set to be auctioned next month. Estimates for how much they will sell for are in the thousands. ... Read More »

Elvis Fans Get Surprise Visit From Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley at Graceland

Thousands of devotees converged on Graceland to mark the 35th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death and got a surprise welcome from the King's former wife and daughter, the first time Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley have appeared together at the annual gathering. ... Read More »

This Week in Music History: August 12-18 -- Elvis Presley Died, Oasis Got Drunk, Woodstock Happened

Michael Ochs Archives, Getty Images To all but the dumbest people in the universe, it's pretty ... Read More »

The Show Mustn't Go On: A Brief History of Concert Censorship from Elvis to Gaga

AFP For as long as the kids have wanted to rock, The Man has wanted to stop them from (party) ... Read More »

Elvis Presley Hologram: The King of Rock to Get the 'Tupac' Treatment

Like the much-hyped Tupac Shakur hologram that debuted at the Coachella music festival, Elvis Presley will get the virtual treatment by the same company that made the late rapper's lifelike hologram. ... Read More »

This Week in Music History: June 3-9 -- Springsteen Gets Political, Prince Becomes a Symbol, Left Eye Torches Mansion

This week in music history Bruce Springsteen was born in the U.S.A., Graceland opened, and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes and Chrissie Hynde felt fiery. ... Read More »

Lisa Marie Presley Weathers 'Storm' of Bullying Critics, With Help From T. Bone Burnett and Pulp's Richard Hawley

Lisa Marie Presley talks about her new album, Storm and Grace, working with T.Bone Burnett, and dealing with harsh critics. ... Read More »

Rock 'n' Roll Urban Legends & Hoaxes: The 11 Best Lies in Music History

Spinner looks at 11 of the best urban legends and hoaxes in rock 'n' roll history. ... Read More »

Elvis Pal Blames Hollywood for the King's 'Disappointment' -- Exclusive Video

Elvis Presley's friend Jerry Schilling remembers the King's youth, the '68 Comeback Special and how the end of Elvis' Hollywood career deeply saddened him. ... Read More »

Wanda Jackson Stays 'Tough' on 'Party Ain't Over,' Thanks to Pushy Jack White

Wanda Jackson tells Spinner about her new album, 'The Party Ain't Over,' working with Jack White, her relationship with Elvis Presley and how the music business has changed for women. ... Read More »

Wanda Jackson and Jack White Bring Their 'Party' to New York -- Exclusive Photos

Wanda Jackson performed her hits and songs from her new album with Jack White, 'The Party Ain't Over,' in New York City. ... Read More »

Crystal Antlers' Jonny Bell Praises Jay Reatard's 'Sincere' Garage Rock

Jonny Bell remembers exactly where he was on the day Jay Reatard died. By eerie coincidence, the Crystal Antlers frontman was in Memphis, Reatard's hometown, and spent the day at Graceland, a monument to another of the city's fallen rockers. ... Read More »