Often referred to as the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley challenged expectations of the 1950s, transforming the musical landscape to such a degree that his impact is still being felt to this day.

Elvis Presley’s “Jailhouse Rock” was No. 1 in the United States for seven weeks. The following year, he put out a tune that sounds very similar. The co-writer of “Jailhouse Rock” said Elvis was polite ...

Firstly, a little background. When the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll became famous in the 1950s, he was known for making music that was unpolished. Songs like “That’s Alright,” “Blue Suede Shoes,” and ...

In 2017, on the 40th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death, The Commercial Appeal published a list of the singer’s 40 best hits. Compiled and written by senior reporters Bob Mehr, John Beifuss and ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935. Nicknamed the ...

We might commonly associate classic 1950s and 60s cuts like “Hound Dog” and “Ball and Chain” with superstars Elvis Presley and Janis Joplin, respectively, but there was a different blues legend ...

The 1950s brings to mind poodle skirts, sock hops, and drive-in movies. I Love Lucy, The Honeymooners, and Leave It to Beaver were popular television shows, and Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and ...