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Elvis, the brand, still making big money

MEMPHIS - Elvis Presley is in play. CKx Inc., owner of the American Idol television program and 85 percent of Elvis Presley Enterprises, is mulling at least two offers to buy the company. At the same time, thousands of Elvis fans descended on Memphis for Elvis Week, the annual commemoration ... Continue reading Elvis, the brand, still making big money »

Darlene Love

Written by NewsFeed. Published on July 21st, 2010 in Elvis News.
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Darlene Love is an American music legend who's performed with Elvis Presley, Sam Cooke, The Beach Boys, Tom Jones, Sonny and Cher, Aretha Franklin and Bruce Springsteen. Continue reading Darlene Love »

All Memphis, all the time: Music, barbecue, Elvis (The Desert Sun)

Memphis is where you go to celebrate everything Elvis. Sun Studio is where Presley got his start as the King of Rock 'n Roll, and Graceland is a few miles south of downtown. But other styles of music — the blues and soul — also have deep roots in this ... Continue reading All Memphis, all the time: Music, barbecue, Elvis (The Desert Sun) »

The King Lives at Spotlight 29 Casino in ‘Elvis the Musical’ (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Written by NewsFeed. Published on May 27th, 2009 in Elvis News.
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Simply put, Elvis Presley changed music forever. With one swivel of his hips, he brought down all previous structure of American music and performance and ushered in a new era and a sound that is still influencing artists and their music today. Continue reading The King Lives at Spotlight 29 Casino in ‘Elvis the Musical’ (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) »

Bob Dylan on American Music and the Problem With Pop (Rolling Stone)

America's greatest songwriter talks about building the perfect sound, bootlegs and his chat with France's president In the current Rolling Stone on stands now, Bob Dylan discusses his new album Together Through Life and American icons from Chuck Berry to Walt Whitman to Elvis Presley. Here David Brinkley shares more ... Continue reading Bob Dylan on American Music and the Problem With Pop (Rolling Stone) »

Riffs: New boxed set covers Elvis gospel music (Nashville City Paper)

Every conceivable type of American vernacular music influenced Elvis Presley, but perhaps the least recognized of these styles was gospel. Continue reading Riffs: New boxed set covers Elvis gospel music (Nashville City Paper) »

“Earnhardt and Elvis” show car unveiled in Las Vegas (NASCAR.com)

Two of the greatest icons in American sport and music were celebrated Friday when a No. 3 race car was unveiled bearing the images of NASCAR great Dale Earnhardt and the King of rock 'n' roll, Elvis Presley. Meant to continue the legacies of both men, the "Earnhardt and Elvis" ... Continue reading “Earnhardt and Elvis” show car unveiled in Las Vegas (NASCAR.com) »

How Elvis Presley Changed the World

One of the most interesting things about Elvis Presley is the impact the Elvis has on the world around him. Even today, you can see echoes of Elvis everywhere. Elvis Presley wasn’t just a singer. He also crossed over into television and movies, where he also was a success. ... Continue reading How Elvis Presley Changed the World »