USA Today15d
New book 'Before Elvis' explores the music of the Black artists who influenced the King
Author Preston Lauterbach's new book "Before Elvis" explores the Black artists who influenced Elvis Presley's music. The book highlights R&B performers like Little Junior Parker, Willie Mae “Big ...
American Songwriter13d
Was Elvis Actually an Occult Magician? This Book Argues He Was
Elvis Presley was a lot of things: rockstar, actor, soldier, style icon...magician? Miguel Conner makes a compelling case for the latter.
‘Thank you, thank you very much’: 5 Elvis landmarks in Las Vegas
It can be argued that the king of rock and roll is associated with Las Vegas almost as much as he is with his native Tupelo, Mississippi, or with Graceland in Memphis. Elvis Presley kicked off a seven ...
Chattanooga Times Free Press5d
A Q&A with author Preston Lauterbach, chronicler of the Black pioneers who created Elvis Presley’s music and style
Q: Elvis aficionados know that Presley's breakout song, "That's All Right," was written and performed by Arthur Crudup and ...