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John Wilkinson, Longtime Guitar Player for Elvis Presley, Dead at 67

Billy Dukes — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:30:39 +0000

John Wilkinson was by Elvis Presley's side for the last 10 years of the singer's life, playing over 1,200 shows with Presley until 1977. The pairing was both destined and miraculous, as Wilkinson once snuck backstage to tell the legend that he didn't know how to play guitar. The slight -- from a 10-year-old Wilkinson -- was received warmly by the King, but it'd be another decade before they'd join forces. The rhythm guitarist died on on Friday (Jan. 11) after a battle with cancer.

Elvis Presley's 78th Birthday Marked With New Exhibit and Cake Cutting

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 06:15:33 +0000

Memphis dignitaries and music fans will gather at Graceland to celebrate the birthday of Elvis Presley, who would have turned 78 today (Jan. 8). The ceremony will feature a cake cutting, while a new Elvis exhibit also opens today. The King of Rock and Roll was born in Tupelo, Miss. on Jan. 8, 1935, and [...]

School Bans Musical Because Elvis' Lyrics Are Too Sexual

Mike Adams — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 12:27:27 +0000

Nearly forty years after his death, Elvis Presley is still getting some parents in Utah “All Shook Up” over lyrics they say are too sexual for students to perform in their high school musical. The complaints that ultimately led the school administration to ban the production. Earlier this week, officials from the Jordan School District [...]

Lisa Marie Presley Records Duet With Her Dad

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:49:24 +0000

In honor of the 35th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death, Lisa Marie Presley has recorded a new duet with her late father.

My Version of Elvis Presley's Favorite Pound Cake

Jill McCoy — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:03:48 +0000

Bruce and The Kennel Club wanted me to recreate Elvis Presley's favorite pound cake. Since I do not have much say so around here, I happily obliged. Thank goodness I enjoy cooking and baking. The pound cake was quite simple to bake and licking the batter off the spoon will surely be your favorite part.

This Day in History for August 16 – Elvis Presley Dies and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:00:01 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1858 – President James Buchanan inaugurates the new transatlantic telegraph cable by exchanging greetings with Queen Victoria of the UK (More info)

1896 – Gold is discovered in a tributary of the Klondike River in Canada, setting off the Klondike Gold Rush (More info)

Lisa Marie Presley To Make Her Grand Ole Opry Debut

Stephanie Crist — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 15:00:39 +0000

Lisa Marie Presley will make her debut on The Grand Ole Opry Tuesday Aug 21 in Nashville.

17 People Who Got Fired Before Fame And Fortune

Stephanie Crist — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 15:00:47 +0000

Bill Belichick, Elvis, and Thomas Edison all were fired from jobs, and then went on to become rich and famous.

35 Years Later – Elvis On Tour

Stephanie Crist — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:00:54 +0000

Traveling exhibits, shows, and fresh takes on Elvis classics are in store for fans of the King in 2012

Elvis Presley – Comic Book Hero

Stephanie Crist — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:00:23 +0000

Somehow I'm not suprised by this. "Graphic Elvis" is a collaboration between Liquid Comics and Elvis Presley Enterprises, and it's actually going to be a hardcover collectors edition book which will be out in stores in April of next year. It's no secret that Elvis loved comics, so I think he'd pr

We Miss You Elvis

Stephanie Crist — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:58:57 +0000

There are many many activities going on in Memphis today, and around the world, to honor EP, including a tribute concert and the traditional candlelight vigil. Also, for the 34th anniversary of Elvis’ passing, a new mobile app is now available for all of us die hard fans. For a list of Elvis Week events [...]

Elvis Mystery Blonde Finally Found After 55 Years

Stephanie Crist — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:00:18 +0000

It was a picture of Elvis kissing a blonde bombshell in a stairwell in 1956 that caused all the controversy. Nobody knew who she was for 55 years. Until now. Barbara Gray….come on down! Vanity Fair magazine managed to find the person behind the iconic photograph, and it turns out that Barbara is a retired real estate [...]

Who Comes To Mind When You Think 'Cool'? – Bruce's Top 5 List of 'Cool'

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:52:51 +0000

There are professions that are cool, there are activities that are cool and then there are people that are cool. Cool being defined not in the temperature sense but more along the lines of grace under fire, a certain something that commands the spotlight, an intangible quality to draws attention and respect. I have put together my list of "COOL". I would love for you to do the same, but here is how you have to play. When you first read this post and figured out what it was all about whose picture popped into your mind? I have asked quite a few people this question and here are some of the responses.

Elvis Running For Office In Mississippi [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:25:56 +0000

I am a proud son of the state of Mississippi. The state that gave the world Conway Twitty, Tammy Wynette and Elvis. It is with great pride that I announce to you, that Elvis is back and he wants to build better roads and create jobs in my home state. I'm not kidding, watch his campaign video! Does an advertisement like this make you want to , or not want to vote for this guy?

Elvis to Perform "Live" in Concert

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:12:36 +0000

Don’t you just love Elvis Presley? It’s hard to imagine anyone who has been as big in life and just as big if not bigger in death. There just aren’t that many mortal men that can make the claim of “The King of Rock and Roll”. Since I know a lot of us that enjoy [...]