The song Paul McCartney said proved The Beatles were “hacks”
Despite their status as the most popular and famous band of all time, true acclaim for The Beatles was hard to come by during the early years of their career. […]
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 249: The Films of Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley passed away on August 16th 1977 and to mark the 46th anniversary of his untimely passing, the Criterion Channel put together a six-movie collection available to stream now. […]
What Happened Between Dolly Parton And Elvis Presley?
Dolly Parton has inspired a lot of artists and is loved by many due to her saint-like reputation. So fans were somewhat surprised when she revealed that she once rejected […]
The Beatles song John Lennon considered an “excited” ode to cannabis
The Beatles were about to enter into a whole new phase of their career during the summer of 1964. As Beatlemania reached its zenith in America, the band toured relentlessly […]
The song Ringo Starr wrote when he quit The Beatles
In the throes of Beatlemania, fervent fans of the Fab Four would never have known the band would disband in years to come. But behind closed doors, cracks were already […]
How Did Priscilla Presley Find Her Dream Las Vegas Wedding Dress?
Think “Vegas wedding ceremony,” and iconic wedding dress styles don’t necessarily spring to mind. Elvis and Priscilla Presley, however, are a natural association. On 1 May 1967, just before 10 […]
“Get Ready to Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Elvis Presley Exhibition Direct from Graceland Tickets Presale Details”
The King of Rock and Roll is set to make a triumphant return as an exciting new exhibition, “Direct from Graceland,” is gearing up to hit the road and give […]
Elvis Presley’s guitar named world’s most expensive instrument
Elvis Presley’s iconic cherry red guitar has officially been valued at $5million, making it the world’s most expensive instrument. The landmark valuation means Presley’s cherry red Hagstrom Viking II electric […]
The Beatles song John Lennon called “a bit of a joke”
They might have been the most influential band of all time, but The Beatles were nothing if not jokers. Famed for poking fun at a plethora of subjects, from themselves […]
Tom Petty on the Elvis Presley song that “could have been the national anthem”
For Tom Petty, his obsession with Elvis Presley started at the age of ten. That was when Petty’s uncle got a job on the set of the 1962 film Follow […]