Posts tagged Elvis
This Week in Music History: January 20 - 26 -- Elvis Jumpsuits, David...
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...
A Utah school banned an Elvis-themed musical for being too sexual. ... Read More »
Thanksgiving & Music History: The Last Waltz, Lennon's Final...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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' --...
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...
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 --...
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...
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 »
