The classic Elvis song written in a single take
The first seeds of Elvis Presley’s stardom were sewn by Black musicians, and the runaway success of 1954’s ‘That’s Alright Mama’ was ample proof of Presley’s embrace of music that […]
The first seeds of Elvis Presley’s stardom were sewn by Black musicians, and the runaway success of 1954’s ‘That’s Alright Mama’ was ample proof of Presley’s embrace of music that […]
Freddie Mercury, like many other musicians, held a deep admiration for John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison. The Beatles permanently altered the music industry in the 1960s […]
John Lennon never hesitated to criticize himself. He said one of his lousy songs that The Beatles released as a single became a No. 1 hit. John also hit hard […]
While it doesn’t get too much attention today, John Lennon‘s “Instant Karma!” has some of the most interesting lyrics of the “Imagine” singer‘s career. John explained his feelings about karma […]
More than 40 years after his death, Elvis Presley still has a strong fan base. Elvis’ ex-wife, Priscilla Presley, has said The King felt pressure to continually improve his music. […]
In 1965, John Lennon spent his hard-earned Beatles money on a new car. He didn’t yet have his driver’s license, but it didn’t matter; he wanted a Rolls-Royce and now […]
George Harrison met John Lennon through Paul McCartney. McCartney suggested Harrison join their band, the Quarrymen, and Lennon reluctantly agreed. He believed Harrison was too young and would ruin their […]
Elvis Presley‘s diet has achieved as much notoriety as the King of Rock and Roll. Fans are fascinated by what Elvis ate, who prepared his favorite comfort foods, and why […]
The Beatles were one of the most iconic rock bands of all time. They created chaos at their shows because their fans were so obsessed. They sold millions of records, […]
XTC’s “Dear God” may have been inspired by The Beatles‘ “Rocky Raccoon.” A member of XTC explained why people identified him with “Rocky Raccoon” during his time in college. In […]