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How old would Elvis Presley be today? Remembering the King

How old would Elvis Presley be today? Remembering the King

Forty-nine years have passed since Elvis Presley died on Aug. 16, 1977, in Memphis.
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Elvis hologram show likely to hit Las Vegas in 2028, EPE leader says

Elvis hologram show likely to hit Las Vegas in 2028, EPE leader says

Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE) managing partner Joel Weinshanker described the hologram project as "world class" and "state-of-the-art."
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Rock Producers With The Most Billboard Hits Of The '70s

Rock Producers With The Most Billboard Hits Of The '70s

Producers are the unsung heroes of the classic rock world, and these four ushered a stunning number of hits onto the Billboard Hot 100 in the '70s.
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How ‘Chantilly Lace’ Went From B-Side to the Big Bopper’s Signature Hit

How ‘Chantilly Lace’ Went From B-Side to the Big Bopper’s Signature Hit

Discover the incredible story of how The Big Bopper's iconic hit 'Chantilly Lace' was originally dismissed and released as a B-side.
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What was happening in Memphis history on Aug.16? A look back through the years

What was happening in Memphis history on Aug.16? A look back through the years

From the future of TVA's Browns Ferry nuclear plant near Athens, Ala., to Memphis' production of steel, here's what was making headlines.
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I Got You Babe Ruled the U.S. Charts for Three Weeks

I Got You Babe Ruled the U.S. Charts for Three Weeks

"I Got You Babe," released on July 9, 1965, by the American duo Sonny and Cher, quickly became a defining anthem of its era. This folk-pop and baro...
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Madonna's Illustrious Career Features Notable Collaborations and Chart Success

Madonna's Illustrious Career Features Notable Collaborations and Chart Success

Madonna's Illustrious Career Features Notable Collaborations and Chart Success
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The 1964 Van Morrison Song Patti Smith Turned Into A Punk Rock Classic

The 1964 Van Morrison Song Patti Smith Turned Into A Punk Rock Classic

Patti Smith was at the vanguard of punk rock in the '70s, yet one of her most iconic songs from 1975 was a reinterpreted and since much-covered '60s classic.
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What was Elvis Presley's cause of death? Revisiting his final day

What was Elvis Presley's cause of death? Revisiting his final day

Elvis Presley died 49 years ago on Aug. 16, 1977, in Memphis. He was 42 years old.
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What was happening in Memphis history on Aug.15? A look back through the years

What was happening in Memphis history on Aug.15? A look back through the years

From Hernando being the "Marrying Capital" of the country to a Lion's Club "How's Business" luncheon, here's what was making headlines.
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In Praise of Peter Katsis, the Firm, and the Loudest, Wildest Era in Rock Music

In Praise of Peter Katsis, the Firm, and the Loudest, Wildest Era in Rock Music

We were built for ripping the doors off the hinges, in a moment when everybody in the world still sang together
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Rising Music Star Jessie Murph Gains Attention for Talent Beyond Her Height

Rising Music Star Jessie Murph Gains Attention for Talent Beyond Her Height

Rising Music Star Jessie Murph Gains Attention for Talent Beyond Her Height