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 ...
Most people know Elvis Presley as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, and while that’s still true, come December some undoubtedly give ...
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 ...
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 ...
On Elvis’ birthday, it’s nice to go back to where it all started. The first track of Elvis’ first album, “Blue Suede Shoes” set the tone for a lot of his early music. While Carl Perkins wrote and ...
From the raw emotion of “Heartbreak Hotel” to the haunting melancholy of “Suspicious Minds,” Elvis Presley’s catalog spans over two decades and multiple genres, defining the sound of rock and roll.
One risky session and a revolutionary sound turned Elvis Presley into the King of Rock ’n’ Roll and reshaped popular music ...
With the annual Elvis Week festivities coming up, The Commercial Appeal is turning to you, our readers, to determine the top track by the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Voting is now underway in the first ...
Lisa Marie Presley was a fan of all the eras of her father’s music, but it was Elvis Presley‘s 1970s songs that resonated with her the most. “I’m definitely a fan of all that stuff,” revealed Presley ...