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Billy Strange, Session Guitarist With the Beach Boys and Elvis Presley, Dies...

The music world was saddened on Wednesday with the news that songwriter and guitarist Billy Strange passed away on Wednesday in Franklin, Tenn. at the age of 81. As a member of the Wrecking Crew, Stra

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Elvis Presley's Crypt To Be Auctioned Off

The Memphis crypt that briefly housed Elvis Presley's body could be your final resting place for the right price. Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills will auction off the crypt as part of a two-day sale...

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Elvis, Jim Morrison + Jimi Hendrix Holograms Under Consideration

It's looks as though Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg started something big at Coachella this year with the debut of the Tupac Shakur hologram that was part of their set. Now numerous music and entertainment...

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Elvis Presley's Crypt Pulled from Auction

One of the creepier stories to pass through our desks recently was the news that the crypt that briefly housed Elvis Presley after his death was going to be auctioned off. However, Julien's Auctions in...

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Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, + ZZ Top Earn Induction Into Memphis Music...

It's one of the most storied cities in American music, and next month, Memphis will open a hall of fame dedicated to some of the many artists who have helped define its sound -- with an inaugural class...

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John Lennon, George Harrison and Elvis Presley on List of Top-Earning Dead...

It's often been said that death can be the ultimate career move. But for our most iconic celebrities, the money can keep rolling into their estate long after they've gone. A new list from Forbes tracks...

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Is Kanye West Trying to Buy Elvis Presley's Graceland?

In today's hunka hunka burnin' rumors, rapper Kanye West may or may not be in talks to buy Graceland, the Memphis home of the late King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley. (Even though Presley recorded a...

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36 Years Ago: Elvis Presley Dies

One of the most shocking events in the history of 20th-century popular music occurred on Aug. 16, 1977, when Elvis Presley, the King of Rock 'n' Roll, was found dead at his Memphis home Graceland. He...

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See What Your Favorite Dead Rock Stars Would Look Like If They Were Still Alive

Today's dose of "kinda cool, kinda heartbreaking, kinda creepy" news comes to us courtesy of Sachs Media, where execs recently bankrolled a series of computer-generated portraits depicting what some of...

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45 Years Ago: Elvis Presley's '68 Comeback Special Airs

We've seen everything from Elvis Presley Christmas ornaments to commemorative Barbie dolls in the 36 years since the icon's death. But in late 1968, Presley's career was in decline after several years...

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Watch a 16-Year Old's Amazing Elvis Presley 'Blue Christmas' Cover

Ever since Elvis Presley's death in 1977, impersonating the King has become a cottage industry. But we can't recall the last time we've seen a teenage Canadian do it this well. Continue reading…

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10 Great Classic Rock Elvis Presley Covers

As these great classic rock Elvis Presley covers attest, "the King" wrote very few of his most familiar hits -- but that hasn't stopped them from becoming forever associated with him -- crazy...

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40 Years Ago: Led Zeppelin Meet Elvis Presley

Led Zeppelin and Elvis Presley crossed paths for the first, but not the last, time on May 11, 1974. Continue reading…

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45 Years Ago: Elvis Presley Begins His Las Vegas Residency

After nine years of movie making, Elvis Presley returned with a sold-out July 31, 1969 show at Las Vegas' International Hotel. Continue reading…

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Top 10 Songs About Elvis Presley

We count down some of our favorite songs that comment on Elvis Presley's life, career and death. Continue reading…

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Watch 'Elvis Presley' Cover AC/DC's 'Whole Lotta Rosie'

Here's something for everyone who ever wondered what it might have sounded like if Elvis Presley sat in with AC/DC. Continue reading…

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Elvis Presley Songwriter Sid Tepper Dies at 96

Sid Tepper, who famously co-wrote more than 40 songs for Elvis Presley, is dead at age 96. Continue reading…

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50 Years Ago: The Beatles Meet Elvis Presley

Two primal forces of rock collided for the first and only time on Aug. 27, 1965, as the Beatles met Elvis Presley. Continue reading…

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60 Years Ago: Elvis Presley Leaves Sun Records for RCA and Becomes Rock's...

Elvis Presley went from a regional star to national fame after signing with RCA on Nov. 22, 1955. Continue reading…

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45 Years Ago: Elvis Presley Meets Richard Nixon

On Dec. 21, 1970, Elvis Presley showed up unannounced at the entrance gate of the White House. Continue reading…

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