Did Elvis Presley ever out-sell The Beatles?
It turned out that Elvis Presley, the bona fide ‘King of Rock and Roll’, could only run so far before the monster impact of four young stars from Liverpool caught…
John Lennon’s Second Band That Marked the End of the Beatles
By the end of the Beatles’ run, their best touring days were well behind them. That left room only for spontaneous, one-off performances. The most famous Beatles pop up show…
Priscilla Presley at 80: 8 things to know about her life & career, from Elvis to acting
Priscilla Presley will turn 80 on May 24, 2025. Priscilla met Elvis at age 14 while he was stationed in Germany and later married him in 1967. The couple divorced…
3 Real People That Inspired the Lyrics to Top Beatles Songs
Even casual Beatles fans are aware that “Hey Jude” was written in honor of Julian Lennon, but did you know there are several other songs from the Fab Four that…
Why Elvis Presley Turned Down the Lead Role in ‘A Star Is Born’
Outside of his decorated music career, Elvis Presley starred in several feature films. Most notably, Presley played lead roles in Blue Hawaii, Love Me Tender, and Change of Habit. All…
Paul McCartney and His Band Closed the SNL50 Special with This Meaningful Medley
The massive, three-hour event that was Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary celebration managed to pay tribute to a wide array of sketches, iconic characters, and beloved cast members (some of…
Elvis Presley’s Legacy Saved From Ruin by 1 Powerful Decision From His Ex
Elvis Presley’s legacy was at risk of collapsing after his death in 1977, as he left behind serious financial troubles. But his ex-wife, Priscilla Presley, stepped in, partnering with key…
From the Beatles to Pink Floyd, British art rock told in three exhibitions at the Luigi Rovati Foundation
A three-stage journey to analyze, through visual works and sound documents, the profound relationship between contemporary art and British rock in the 1960s and 1970s. Entitled Echoes. Origins and References…
Borrowed inspiration: the Led Zeppelin song that was crafted with Elvis Presley lyrics
Led Zeppelin is widely regarded as one of the best bands to ever make music. Each member was praised as an expert in their chosen instrument, which meant that when…
The song John Lennon said had “the greatest fucking guitar lick ever written”
It goes without saying that John Lennon wrote some exceptional songs in his time, and while there have always been plenty of people who have shared their celebration of this…