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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 »

John Wilkinson Dies: Rhythm Guitarist for Elvis Prelsey Passes Away

Rhythm guitar player John Wilkinson, who performed with Elvis Presley more than a thousand times, has died at his home in southwest Missouri. He was 67. ... Read More »

This Week in Music History: January 6 - 12 -- The Connection Between Elvis, Smash Mouth, Sean Paul & Kris Kross

This week in music history there was a cosmic conspiracy of major stars being born. ... Read More »

Elvis & Rock Royalty: Strange Stories of the King's Famous Fans Meeting Their Idol

A look at Elvis Presley's meetings with his famous fans, including the Beatles, James Brown, Frank Sinatra and more. ... 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 »

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 »

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 »

Elvis Presley's 'Long Lost' Swedish Daughter Sues His Estate for $130 Million

A Swedish woman named Lisa Johansen has sued Elvis Presley's estate for over $130 million in damages over claims that she is his long lost daughter. ... Read More »

David Hess, Songwriter of Elvis Hits and Horror Actor, Dead at 69

David Hess, a songwriter and actor, died on Friday at his home in Tiburon, California at 75 years old. ... 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 »

Alice Cooper Nearly Shot and Killed Elvis Presley During Crazy Vegas Encounter

Alice Cooper has revealed that Elvis Presley's obsession with guns could have come to an abrupt and ironic end by his hands in a Las Vegas, Nev. hotel room in 1971. ... Read More »

Musicians in Memphis: 20 Great Acts That Make Up the River City's Soul Stew

Though he was from Texas, like a lot of musicians, sax ... Read More »

Songs for Spring: Top 10 Tracks That Will Grow on You

When Van Morrison moved to Northern California with his ... Read More »