Elvis Presley
US rapper Lil Wayne 'good' after new health scare
Mar 16, 2013 06:50 EDT
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne tweeted Friday that he was "good," as record company executives dismissed a report that the singer had been in critical condition after a string of seizures.
Executives deny US rapper Lil Wayne 'critical'
Mar 15, 2013 22:13 EDT
Record executives dismissed Friday a report that Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne was in critical condition in hospital after a string of seizures.
Rapper Lil Wayne in 'critical' condition: TMZ
Mar 15, 2013 21:11 EDT
Grammy-winning hip hop star Lil Wayne was in critical condition after being re-admitted to hospital after a further bout of seizures, the TMZ celebrity news website reported.
Social media rules Italy's austerity elections
Feb 06, 2013 23:59 EST
Italy's election candidates have swapped street rallies for Obama-style social media campaigns, sparking feisty online debates among sceptical and irreverent younger voters.
Back-up singers finally in spotlight at Sundance
Jan 18, 2013 09:29 EST
They sang for the Rolling Stones, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, U2, Sting and Michael Jackson, but they stayed out of the spotlight -- until a new documentary gave them a starring role at last.
The Amazon Trail: Switching On My Lights
Dec 24, 2012 19:00 EST
Lee Lynch on holiday lights at a bar. It wasn't quite Hanukah, Kwanza, Christmas, Solstice or any winter celebration yet, but the karaoke crew was singing the songs of the season. There was an Elvis impersonator, all in black, with fuzzy dark L-shaped sideburns, who, appropriately, sang "Blue Christmas" in a very decent deep voice. My sweetheart's beloved dad had just died, much too young, and we were in his coastal Florida town where she'd arranged a memorial service. She was holding herself together with baling wire and a piece of pink ribbon that came on a sympathy basket. The plan was to get together for dinner with family, but preparations took so long we arrived in town late and the family was ready only for slumber. We had a choice between keeping everyone awake while we ate the family's traditional Christmas Spaghetti, or letting them crash for the night and finding some late night joint on our own. The cheap motel we were at boasted a little place called Jinnie's Grille. It lo
Solo pop stars more likely to die young: study
Dec 19, 2012 20:03 EST
Solo rock stars are twice as likely to die prematurely as counterparts who perform in groups, a study published in the journal BMJ Open said.
Life in the fast lane: Solo pop stars more likely to die young
Dec 19, 2012 19:23 EST
Solo rock stars are twice as likely to die prematurely as counterparts who perform in groups, a study published in the journal BMJ Open said Wednesday.
French rocker Johnny Hallyday does NY, first time since 60s
Oct 07, 2012 15:05 EDT
He's 69 and had health problems of late, but French rocker Johnny Hallyday sounds like a wired teenager when he talks about his first performance in New York in 50 years.
Afghans rock out at landmark music festival
Oct 04, 2012 01:40 EDT
A young woman grabs the microphone and yells: "Listen to the new generation of Afghans!" In the crowd throngs of young men leap about, shaking their fists. On this October night, Kabul awakens to rock 'n' roll.
Lil Wayne overtakes Elvis for Hot 100 chart appearances
Sep 27, 2012 11:23 EDT
Hip hop star Lil Wayne turned 30 on Thursday to news that he's overtaken Elvis Presley for the number of times he's popped up on Billboard's Hot 100 pop music chart.
Crooner Andy Williams, of 'Moon River' fame, dies
Sep 26, 2012 21:12 EDT
American crooner Andy Williams, whose string of hits such as "Moon River" and annual Christmas TV shows made him a national treasure, has died aged 84 after losing his battle with cancer.
Brazilian fans flock to Elvis Presley exhibit in Sao Paulo
Sep 06, 2012 19:33 EDT
Hundreds of Brazilian fans of Elvis Presley are flocking to a special exhibit devoted to the "King of Rock 'n' Roll" in Sao Paulo this week, the first to be held outside the United States.
Singer-songwriter Joe South dies, age 72
Sep 06, 2012 13:17 EDT
Singer-songwriter Joe South, known for the early 1970s hit "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden," has died at age 72, his publisher Bill Lowery Music Publishing said Thursday.
KISS hails Gaga, others like 'garbage collectors'
Aug 22, 2012 15:48 EDT
Musicians in today's rock bands look like "garbage collectors" and the only true new star is Lady Gaga, members of the legendary heavy metal group KISS said in a chat with AFP.
Talent thrives among Elvis's grandkids: Lisa Marie
Aug 17, 2012 20:59 EDT
Elvis Presley's grandchildren all have show business in their blood, but their mother Lisa Marie Presley said Friday she hoped they would succeed at whatever they chose to pursue.
Young Elvis tribute artists keep the flame burning
Aug 17, 2012 04:10 EDT
Elvis Presley was long dead when he entered the life of Victor Trevino for ever.
Fans in Memphis mark 35 years since Elvis left the building
Aug 17, 2012 01:30 EDT
Hardcore fans of Elvis Presley marked the 35th anniversary of his death Thursday after cheering his ex-wife and daughter who thanked them for their enduring love of the king of rock 'n' roll.
Fans in Memphis mark 35 years since Elvis left the building
Aug 16, 2012 14:13 EDT
Hardcore fans of Elvis Presley marked the 35th anniversary of his death Thursday after cheering his ex-wife and daughter who thanked them for their enduring love of the king of rock 'n' roll.
Fans in Memphis mark 35 years since Elvis left the bulding
Aug 16, 2012 11:18 EDT
Hardcore fans of Elvis Presley marked the 35th anniversary of his death Thursday after cheering his ex-wife and daughter who thanked them for their enduring love of the king of rock 'n' roll.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Elvis Presley | |
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Publicity photo for Jailhouse Rock (1957)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Elvis Aaron Presley |
| Also known as | Elvis, The King (of Rock and Roll) |
| Born | January 8, 1935 Tupelo, Mississippi, United States |
| Died | August 16, 1977 (aged 42) Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Genres | Rock and roll, pop, rockabilly, country, blues, gospel, R&B |
| Occupations | Musician, actor, U.S. Army sergeant |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1954–1977 |
| Labels | Sun, RCA Victor |
| Associated acts | The Blue Moon Boys, The Jordanaires |
| Website | www.elvis.com |