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The life-changing impact of Elvis Presley on Robert Plant
Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant has been inspired by many, but there was one more important that the rest, Elvis Presley. He labelled him "totally unique".
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Elvis Sighting! Here’s What Teenage Girl’s Bedrooms Looked Like in the 1950s
Pictured here are just a small glimpse into the crazy wide-spread obsession women had for Elvis Presley. These teenage girl’s bedrooms look ...
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Elvis Presley to Return Via AI Concert in London
The late "king of rock 'n' roll" Elvis Presley is reportedly set to return for another concert via artificial intelligence (AI) in London, where he will appear onstage as a hologram.
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Elvis gets animated with teaser poster for adult action comedy Agent Elvis
Marking what would have been Elvis Presley’s 88th birthday yesterday, Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation shared a teaser poster for Agent Elvis, the upcoming adult animated series which sees the King of Rock and Roll inducted into a secret government spy
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I Went In Search Of Elvis’s Hawaii — This Is What I Found
My husband and I put together an Elvis-focused trip to Hawaii for my mother, a huge Elvis fan. Based on our experiences, here’s what you shouldn’t miss.
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Footage of a time traveler holding a mobile phone at an Elvis concert in 1977!
A Reddit user spotted a woman holding up a smartphone at Elvis’s last concert in 1977! Skeptics may insist that it’s just a regular pocket camera held sideways, but we know the truth: t…
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Elvis Presley: The time the rock’n’roll legend stopped a gas station attack with a karate stance
Incident reportedly took place just weeks before Presley’s death, 45 years ago today
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Living Legend James Burton Talks Playing With Elvis, Emmylou Harris, Glen Campbell and Tom Jones
An inspiration to Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck, the rock ‘n’ roll veteran has seen it all.
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Barbara Eden Recalls Elvis Presley Asking Her About Marriage and Telling Her About Priscilla
Eden joked that she "didn't have a romance with Elvis like most of his leading ladies did"
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Elvis Presley's abandoned childhood home goes up for auction
This is the only childhood home of the King of Rock and Roll that has ever come to market.
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Why Charlie Watts didn't think much of The Beatles (and hated Elvis)
Exploring why the late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts didn't like The Beatles and his problem with them, although, he did understand their appeal.
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Was Elvis Presley Jewish? A grave marker locked away for 4 decades suggests that he was.
Stored in the Graceland archives since 1977, Gladys Presley's headstone features a Star of David that holds the family's Jewish story.
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Elvis wanted The Beatles as his backing band
Tom Jones reveals that his friend Elvis was hopeful that John, Paul, George and Ringo would back him after The Beatles split
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When Elvis Helped to Conquer Polio
After a deadly mistake sapped public confidence in inoculations, the medical community found an unlikely ally in the King of Rock ’n Roll.
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Paul McCartney on how Elvis Presley inspired The Beatles to quit touring
SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY has shared how Elvis Presley inspired The Beatles to quit touring.
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Elvis's Graceland spray-painted with 'Black Lives Matter' and 'defund the police'
Elvis Presley's iconic Graceland estate in Memphis, Tenn., was graffitied with messages in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and defunding the Memphis Police Department.
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Lisa Marie Presley's Son Benjamin Keough Dead at 27 from Apparent Suicide
Benjamin Keough has died at age 27.
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Justin Bieber beats Elvis Presley's US chart record - BBC News
He's now the youngest artist in chart history to score seven number one albums.
Entertainment | Movies & Television
Elvis Presley ain't nothing but a hound dog (and a superspy, apparently) in new animated series
Here’s an odd one: Sony Pictures has teamed up with Priscilla Presley and John Eddie for Agent King, an adult animated comedy where Elvis is both Elvis and a superspy with a jetpack. We have no idea who asked for this, but there’s hope: Mike Arnold, a
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Elvis Presley’s Lincoln Limousine "Family Car" Is Hitting the Auction Block | Mental Floss
The King didn't just love peanut-butter-bacon-and-banana sandwiches—he also loved cars. And now you might be able to buy one of his vehicles.
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Top 50 Best-Selling Artists of All Time | Mental Floss
Who are America’s all-time favorite musicians and bands? When it comes to the best-selling artists of all time, The Beatles still rule—yes, even a half-century after their breakup.
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The Massive Elvis Festival That Rocks One Tiny Australian Town Every January | Mental Floss
Over 27,000 Elvis fans attended in 2019—more than doubling the town's population.
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Elvis Birthday Week Opens in Croon-tastic Fashion
GRACEBAND will sequin-up the stage, in Hermosa Beach, all to pay homage to The King.
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How the Elvis 68 Comeback Special Happened Despite Colonel Parker | Den of Geek
Director Steve Binder tells how he outmaneuvered the Colonel as Elvis 68 Comeback Special hit theaters.
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Viva Elvis! How the 1968 'Comeback Special' that saved the King's career almost never happened
Director Steve Binder remembers bonding with Elvis Presley and clashing with Colonel Tom Parker on the set of the seminal 1968 television concert.
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Elvis: '68 Comeback Special review – the King continues to enchant
Fifty years on, this made-for-TV special feels weirdly old and new at the same time
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The 50 Most Stylish Musicians of the Last 50 Years
Musicians may get famous for their, well, music, but their senses of style are another iconic part of their personas and performances. Here, a look back at some of the most stylish music men of the past 50 years. They do not disappoint.
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Rock's king of Cadillacs: the story behind Elvis Presley's incredible car collection
"You may have a pink cadillac, but don't you be nobody's fool,” Elvis sang on Baby, Let’s Play House.
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Michael Knowles Explains What The Republicans Can Learn From Elvis
In today’s episode of The Michael Knowles Show, Michael explains how Elvis’s comeback in 1968 has some lessons for the Republican Party.
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DJ Fontana dead at 87 - Elvis Presley's legendary drummer and last surviving band member passes away, his son reveals
ELVIS Presley’s drummer and last remaining member of The King’s original band has died. DJ Fontana passed away in his sleep last night aged, 87, according to an emotional Facebook post …
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Elvis Presley's '68 Comeback Special to Hit Movie Theaters This Summer
Release marks concert film's 50th annivesary
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The Sad Story of Elvis Presley's Senior Prom | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
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HBO's Definitive Documentary "Elvis Presley: The Searcher" Debuts at SXSW
New archival footage of the king, the musician, and the man behind the music
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Lisa Marie Presley Says She's $16 Million in Debt | E! News
In 2016, the daughter of the late Elvis Presley and fellow singer, who is also famous for her short-lived marriage to Michael Jackson, filed for divorce from current husband ?Michael Lockwood
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Is the Rock Star Dead? - Noisey
We speak with rock critic David Hepworth, author of 'Uncommon People: The Rise and Fall of The Rock Stars,' about the rise and fall of music's chaotic anti-heroes.
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Quiz: Which Elvis Presley is most like you?
Are you more of a hip shaker, a soldier or a hunka hunka burning love? Take this personality test.
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Elvis Presley Set To Top Music Charts On 40th Anniversary Of His Death
Elvis Presley died 40 years ago, on Aug. 16, 1977, but his music lives on. Now, Presley is set to top today’s biggest artists on music charts as the 40th anniversary of his death approaches. ...
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About that one time Quentin Taratino played Elvis on 'The Golden Girls'
It was almost as weird as the Elvis-themed Twilight Zone episode written by George R.R. Martin.
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TCM Diary: Elvis, The Actor
The wonder of you: the king of rock ‘n’ roll knew that his talent lay in being himself, shining even in formulaic vehicles
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Elvis & ‘Cultural Appropriation' - Music Works Best When Borrowed
If cultural appropriation is a crime, charge Elvis Presley. Culture thrives when it’s all shook up ...
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Remembering the King: Elvis Presley died 40 years ago today
Presley was just 42 years old when he passed away at his Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, from a heart attack. Presley was the first rock 'n' roll superstar, whose charisma, energetic music and good looks helped make him one of the most influenti
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Elvis Presley Could Extend U.K. Albums Chart Record
Elvis Presley is in striking distance of what would be the late rocker's 14th U.K. chart crown.
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R.I.P. Red West, the Elvis Presley bodyguard who played the perfect TV tough guy
The "Memphis Mafia" member, stuntman and songwriter passed away at the age of 81.
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The left’s misguided obsession with ‘cultural appropriation’
In July 1954, a 19-year-old Memphis truck driver recorded at Sun Studio the song “That’s All Right.” When a local disc jockey promised to play it, the truck driver tuned his parents’ radio to the station and went to a movie.
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Inside Elvis Presley's Legendary Man-Cave Studio - Rolling Stone
Read the history of Elvis Presley's legendarily gaudy Jungle Room den, the site of his final recording sessions.
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Scotty Moore, Elvis Presley Guitarist, Dead at 84
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist performed on
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22 Terrible Songs by Great Artists
Great mistakes from Dylan, Elvis, Zep, the Who and more
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Legendary Producer Chips Moman Dead at 79 | Rolling Stone
Legendary producer Chips Moman, who worked with the likes of Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson, has died at 79.
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Rick Springfield on meeting Elvis and dressing up like Fred Flintstone
In 11 Questions, The A.V. Club asks interesting people 11 interesting questions—and then asks them to suggest one for our next interviewee.Most people know Australian native Rick Springfield for his huge 1981 hit single “Jessie’s Girl,” around the
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The new hit list: the all-time bestselling singles – reranked by streaming stats | Music | The Guardian
How do Elvis, Bing Crosby and Mariah fare if you take Spotify’s data into consideration? We’ve rewritten the record books to take account of modern listening habits
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Elvis Presley on TV: 10 Unforgettable Broadcasts | Rolling Stone
Relive 10 unforgettable Elvis Presley television appearances with this comprehensive round-up.
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See Photos of Elvis on the Precipice of Fame
n 1954, Elvis Aaron Presley was working as a truck driver for $35 a week. Two years later, he was raking in $12,500 for a week’s work in Las Vegas. Before long, a surname was no longer required to invoke the megastar LIFE dubbed a “howling hillbilly success.”
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New Elvis album teams king with royal orchestra - Yahoo News
From Yahoo News: Priscilla Presley closes her eyes and bites her lip as she listens to a new album of Elvis songs, with the king of rock and roll's voice backed by Britain's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. "I am emotional because I watched him singing
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Elvis Presley Artifacts Sold at Graceland Auction | Mental Floss
From handwritten notes to diamond rings to a jacket worn in the film 'Viva Las Vegas,' the items are part of royal rock and roll history.
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Meet the World's Greatest Elvis Impersonator | Mental Floss
Even when he’s not on stage, Shawn Klush speaks with Elvis Presley’s unmistakable drawl. The Pennsylvania native is so convincing as his hero, the BBC named him the World’s Greatest Elvis. We asked him what it’s like to become—not just impersonate—the King of Rock ’n’ Roll.
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"If I Can Dream" - Readers' Poll: The 10 Best Elvis Presley Songs | Rolling Stone
To celebrate the 80th anniversary of Elvis Presley's birth, we asked our readers to vote for their favorite songs by the King. See the results here.
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Elvis Presley's 80th birthday brings ex-wife Priscilla and daughter Lisa Marie back to Graceland | Daily Mail Online
Several hundred fans braved freezing cold Thursday to join Elvis Presley's family in Memphis, Tennessee on what would have been the King of Rock 'n' Roll's 8...
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Elvis Presley's 80th Birthday Celebrated With Reissues, New Website
January 8, 2015 marks what would have been Elvis Presley's 80th birthday and Legacy Recordings have planned a yearlong celebration of the King's music
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Onetime Elvis Presley home in Palm Springs to be auctioned - LA Times
A Palm Springs home once owned by Elvis Presley, currently being marketed at $2.59 million, will be sold at auction Oct. 25.
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Presley photographer Alfred Wertheimer shares these rare snapshots of the legend in concert and on a romantic date Image
These never-before-seen photos of Elvis Presley include snaps of the icon on a romantic date and playing the drums before a show.
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Heavy Lifting From the Vaults: Lots of Allmans and Elvis on the Way
A six-CD set of the Allman Brothers Band at the Fillmore East in 1971, and and eight-CD, two-DVD set of Elvis Presley performances will released this summer.
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Photos: Elvis Presley's Futuristic Honeymoon Pad In Palm Springs Up For Sale
The King sure knew how to live in style.
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‘Having Fun with Elvis on Stage’: All banter, no songs, this is the weirdest Elvis album ever
Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis Presley’s friend/assistant/manager/svengali/whatever, was trying to figure out a way to release an Elvis album to which RCA, Elvis’ usual recording label, would own no rights. The problem was, contracts being w
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Elvis Presley: LIFE Photos of the King Leaving the Army, March 1960 | LIFE | TIME.com
Rare and classic photos of Elvis Presley in 1960, when he was leaving the Army and ready to again be King.
