You might be hard-pressed to find someone who has not heard a song by the classic rock group Queen. The lead singer, Freddie Mercury, grew a global following that continues […]
Elvis Presley starred in 31 movies in his acting career. Not every single one was a critical darling, but many did well at the box office, giving Presley the status […]
Elvis Presley didn’t have the easiest time toward the end of his life. The King used his influence to reach out to those in power, including then-President Jimmy Carter. He […]
An Elvis Presley song from one of his classic movies has a deceptive title. Roy Orbison covered the song as the B-side to his single “Blue Bayou.” Subsequently, Tom Petty […]
Jailhouse Rock is one of Elvis Presley’s most famous movies. Sadly, one of its cast members died tragically. During a conversation, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll said he wouldn’t […]
Elvis Presley was known for his love of dangerous games. He used these activities to blow off steam and for thrills after experiencing mundane life on the road. The King […]
In 1957, Elvis Presley began working with Michael Curtiz, the esteemed director of Casablanca. At this point, Curtiz was an Academy Award-winning director, and Elvis was primarily a musician with […]
The central progenitor of rock ‘n’ roll, Elvis Presley, became one of the first-ever global superstars. As the Beatles’ John Lennon once famously remarked: “Before Elvis, there was nothing”. He […]
The late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury was the ultimate showman, an artist who created a new archetype in rock ‘n’ roll. As much as people have tried to replicate Mercury, […]
Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones recently shared an old video clip explaining why he rarely uses guitar pedals in his songs. The British guitarist and occasional lead singer formed […]