The Only Time The Beatles Recorded a Song by Buddy Holly on a Studio Album
When you dig into the history of The Beatles, you see the influence of rock ‘n’ roll pioneers Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and Jerry Lee Lewis. But the […]
Every song on The Beatles’ album ‘Abbey Road’ ranked in order of greatness
To many, The Beatles‘ highest moment came on Abbey Road. The 1969 album was the band’s true swan song – after the contentious sessions that characterised the Get Back project, […]
Cynthia Lennon Suspected She Was Only Invited to America With the Beatles Because She Caught John Cheating
In late 1963/early 1964, the Beatles blew up in America. It wasn’t long before the group’s manager, Brian Epstein, decided the boys needed to make their way to the states. […]
Priscilla Presley Was ‘Afraid’ at School Because of Her Relationship With Elvis
When Priscilla Presley moved to Graceland to be with Elvis, she was still in high school. Elvis promised her father he would ensure Priscilla got a good education in Memphis, […]
Elvis Presley’s Cook Believed Gladys Presley’s Spirit Remained at Graceland After Her Death
Elvis Presley was heartbroken when his beloved mother, Gladys Presley, died suddenly in 1958. Their close relationship was the cornerstone of Elvis’ life. However, one of the cooks who worked […]
The Tragic Reason Why Elvis Never Traveled Internationally
In the 1950s, Elvis Presley had amassed an army of dedicated fans across the globe. Many of his fans never got the opportunity to see him perform live, though. Elvis […]
“System of a Down Drummer Suggests Band Should Have Replaced Serj Tankian 17 Years Ago: A Look at the Band’s Dynamic”
“System of a Down Drummer Suggests Band Should Have Replaced Serj Tankian 17 Years Ago: A Look at the Band’s Dynamic” System of a Down, the iconic alternative metal band […]
The song that gave Elvis Presley his first Grammy
No prizes or awards can weigh the cultural impact of Elvis Presley. Presley was the biggest music star in the world during the 1950s, almost single-handedly catapulting rock and roll […]
Why John Lennon convinced Mick Jagger never to meet Elvis Presley
It’s hard to imagine three rock icons more perfectly poised than John Lennon, Mick Jagger and Elvis Presley. The King of rock ‘n’ roll was a behemoth star before Jagger […]
A 1960s Rock Star Felt The Beatles’ ‘Hey Jude’ Was Disappointing
Some opinions just don’t age well. A member of a pioneering 1960s band said The Beatles‘ “Hey Jude” didn’t live up to the Fab Four’s early songs. One of his […]