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Kenny Rogers, Bobby Bare, Jack Clement Inducted Into Country Music Hall Of Fame

Steve Tanko — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:00:08 +0000

Three individuals that have ties to the rock/pop music world are being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Kenny Rogers, Bobby Bare, and “Cowboy” Jack Clement will take their place in the hallowed hall during a ceremony later this year. Texas born Kenny Rogers first made his claim in the rock world as [...]

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

Dave Lifton — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:19:49 +0000

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 the top-earning dead celebrities, with some classic rockers placing high on the list.

Lisa Marie Sings A Duet With Her Father, See The Debut Thursday On CMT

Chris Allen — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:22:27 +0000

Lisa Marie Presley has a career of her own and was reluctant for the longest time to chase the same thing her father was crowned “The King” for. Now, she was reluctant to sing with her father, but was convinced by her producer T. Bone Burnett. It was recorded live and only meant for the [...]

Elvis Visits KOOL Morning Show Times Three

Chris Allen — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 18:59:55 +0000

Marking the day of Elvis Presley’s Death, I always try to do something on the morning show. This morning I was visited by three Elvis’. It was a preview of the free Elvis Concert tonite. Bridgeman’s on Commonwealth in Gary will host Todd Eckhart and the Fractals performing Elvis hits free from 7 pm to [...]

Elvis' Tomb Up For Auction

Steve Tanko — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:33:57 +0000

The casual fan knows that Elvis Presley is buried – along with other family members – in a special spot in the backyard of Graceland. The TRUE fan knows that he was buried somewhere else for the first two months, following his death in 1977. That original burial site is know up for auction. Interested [...]

Mysterious Girl In Iconic Elvis Photo Finally Identified

Chris Allen — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:41:58 +0000

I've always wondered back in the day, there were beautiful women who were not supermodels. Some have gone undiscovered for years, here's a great interview of one of those ladies.

More than five decades ago, a 21-year-old Elvis was caught on film giving a playful French kiss to a lovely--and unidentified--young woman. The photo became iconic; but even the photographer, Alfred Wertheimer, didn't know who the girl was. Her name, if not her image, remained unknown for years.

Until now. According to an interview with Vanity Fair, a 75-year-old real estate manager from Charleston has stepped forward to claim the identity of Elvis's anonymous "date for the day."

60 years of Rock & Roll

Steve Tanko — Tue, 24 May 2011 21:25:24 +0000

Billboard Pop Chart scholars often cite Bill Haley and The Comets “Rock Around The Clock” as the first rock ‘n roll song – first released in 1954 and re-released in 1955. Hence, most trades list ’54 or ’55 as the start of the rock era. But, what came to be rock ‘n roll probably drew [...]

Elvis Presley Helps A Friend

Steve Tanko — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:28:48 +0000

Over the years, countless stories have been told about Elvis Presley’s loyalty and generosity to his friends and business associates. From buying elaborate gifts to helping them out financially when there was a need, Elvis never forgot his humble beginnings. Famous promoter Jerry Weintraub shares how The BIG E helped him out of a business [...]