In 1968, Elvis Presley’s career was at a crossroads. The ’68 Comeback Special, produced by Steve Binder, revived Presley’s career and redefined his musical legacy. This special edition release offers a comprehensive look at this pivotal moment, including complete jam sessions, solo concerts, and unreleased content. In the late 1960s, the King of Rock ‘n’…
While Elvis Presley and Richard Dawkins may seem like an unlikely pair, they both left significant imprints on their respective fields. In his youth, Dawkins, like many of his generation, was captivated by the music of Elvis, recognising the profound influence of the ‘King of Rock and Roll’ on American culture. However, as Dawkins matured,…
Elvis Presley will forever be remembered as the King of Rock n Roll. However, the iconic musician’s tragic death aged just 42 sent shockwaves around the world. The Suspicious Minds singer died at his Memphis home, Graceland, on August 16, 1977, leaving his global fanbase devastated. In the years that have followed, a number of…
Elvis Presley struggled to make friends in high school. His classmate and future bodyguard shared why he was an outcast Elvis Presley was one of the biggest names in the world by 1956, something that likely would have shocked his high school classmates. For the vast majority of his high school career, Elvis was the…
Elvis Presley and Priscilla Presley’s love story is like a tale from a movie, full of passion, fame, and challenges. They met in 1959 when Elvis was serving in the U.S. Army in West Germany. At that time, Priscilla was only 14 years old, while Elvis was 24. Despite the age gap and her parents’…
Elvis Presley, known as the “King of Rock and Roll,” had a journey filled with hard work and determination before he became a music industry icon. His story starts in Tupelo, Mississippi, where he was born in 1935. Growing up in a poor family, Elvis was deeply influenced by the gospel music he heard in…
“You could tell [MTV] were a little bit like, ‘What’s this?’” Although the Meat Puppets had been steadily issuing music and touring since the early ’80s, it was not until two-thirds of the band appeared on Nirvana’s now-classic “Unplugged” appearance in late 1993 that many mainstream rock fans first became aware of the veteran punk…
As one of the most influential modern rock stars, Josh Homme has paved a consistent and celebrated path over the past three decades. In the 1990s, he became Kyuss’ guitarist, lending a huge hand in establishing the stoner rock movement. Later, Homme flourished as the frontman and bandleader of Queens of the Stone Age, with…
Rejoice! The rock legends’ first album of original material in almost two decades is an absolute barnstormer For a long while, the response to each new Rolling Stones announcement has been less about the music and more to do with their age. Even at 50, it was said (on the cover of this very magazine)…
There’s no stopping The Rolling Stones. Over 50 years after their formation, the band are still touring the world and releasing new music to add to their mammoth discography. With 25 albums in their repertoire, there are bound to be tracks they’ve forgotten, but one track has always been discarded. Over the course of their…