Elton John said Elvis Presley’s “Hound Dog” was one of the two records that completely changed his life. The other was by another 1950s rock ‘n’ roll singer. John also revealed what he thought about ...

Elvis Presley‘s “Hound Dog” might sound a little juvenile today but it was a game-changer in the history of rock ‘n’ roll. The tune was written for another singer, and a writer of the track preferred ...

Elvis Presley is undoubtedly the King of rock 'n' roll. His music, a mash-up of country, gospel, and rhythm and blues, not only revolutionized the 1950s and beyond, but his distinct voice, electric ...

Music historian Wynne (Something in the Water) scrupulously documents how Elvis’s 1956 hit song “Hound Dog” helped catapult rock ’n’ roll “into the American cultural mainstream.” Written for and ...

As one of its public offerings in celebration of the arts and humanities, “Kaleidoscope” presents a lecture Tuesday at 4 p.m. by Ben Wynne on his book “Hound Dog Tale: Big Mama, Thornton, Elvis, and ...

Often referred to as the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley challenged expectations of the 1950s, transforming the musical landscape to such a degree that his impact is still being felt to this day.

Whether or not you believe Elvis Presley is “The King” or not, as his nickname says, what is clear is that the Tupelo, Mississippi-born performer helped to popularize rock and roll music with the ...

Determining which song was Elvis’ biggest hit is a tricky thing. Over the course of a career that began with 1954’s Sun single “That’s All Right,” (which sold around 20,000 copies regionally) to his ...

Dr. Ben Wynne, a professor of history UNG, has published a book about the story behind Elvis Presley's iconic hit 'Hound Dog.' Article By: Clark Leonard Dr. Ben Wynne, a professor of history at the ...

ENGLAND (WKRC) - Elvis Presley's famous blue suede shoes that were inspired by the song "Blue Suede Shoes" are now being sold in auction for a hefty price tag. Elvis Presley requires no introduction, ...

With the annual Elvis Week festivities coming up, The Commercial Appeal is turning to you, our readers, to determine the top track by the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Voting is now underway in the first ...