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Pippin Could Be Zippin To WisconsinUPDATED: 1:46 pm CST February 8, 2010 MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- If the mayor of Green Bay, Wis., gets his way, the old wooden roller coaster Elvis Presley loved to ride will be rolling north. The Commercial Appeal reported Mayor Jim Schmitt and... In this article: Elvis Presley, Green Bay, Wis., The Commercial Appeal, Wisconsin, and Tennessee |
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Fox News | 21 hours ago
Green Bay Mayor Vies for Zippin Pippin
...12:56 PM CST Published : Monday, 08 Feb 2010, 12:56 PM CST If the mayor of Green Bay, Wis., gets his way, the old wooden roller coaster Elvis Presley loved to ride will be rolling north. Mayor Jim Schmitt and Green Bay's parks director...
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all about jazz | 1 day ago
The King and Dr. Nick: What Really Happened to Elvis and Me
...same place as the personal physician of another self-destructive international superstar, singer Elvis Presley. The parallel between the Presley and Jackson deaths close Nichopoulos's The King and Dr. Nick: What Really Happened to Elvis and...
In this article: Michael Jackson, Elvis and Me, Memphis, Insomnia, and Graceland
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Independent.co.uk - Business | 2 days ago
Hit turns to miss as Hands sues Citigroup over EMI deal
...recruiting the stars of the day. Sir Edward Elgar was an overture for soprano Nellie Melba and tenor Enrico Caruso, while the early Elvis was followed by the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Queen, the Spice Girls, Robbie Williams and, latterly, Katy...
In this article: Guy Hands, EMI, Citigroup, Tax, Credit crunch, London, Time Warner, and UK
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Detroit News | 2 days ago
St. Clair Shores' priest makes miracle recovery from flu
...while he was in the coma. Aside from a few delusional dreams -- including visions of dead people, including Elvis Presley -- he says he remembers very little. Dr. John Hilu, a thoracic surgeon who treated Bernier in the early stages of...
In this article: God, St. Clair Shores, and Swine Flu
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Entertainment Tonight | 3 days ago
Elvis Tribute Shakes, Rattles and Rolls Across America
Elvis Tribute Shakes, Rattles and Rolls Across America In celebration of what would have been Elvis Presley's 75th birthday this year, a busload of Elvis tribute artists are touring America with a multi-media extravaganza stage show, and...
In this article: Super Bowl, Grammy, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc., Kellan Lutz, Ann-Margret, and King of Rock 'n' Roll
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The Huffington Post | 5 days ago
John W. Whitehead: The Day the Music Died
Virtually everything we hear on recordings and see on video and the concert stage can be traced to two icons: Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly. Elvis, the quintessential star, soon forsook rock for slow ballads and mediocre musical films. Holly,...
In this article: Buddy Holly, Elton John, The Beatles, The Day the Music Died, Paul McCartney, Rave On, and That'll Be the Day
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Reuters | 6 days ago
Neil Sedaka looks back with new album
...sign you. You certainly proved me wrong'" Q: What was your big break? A: "In 1958 Steve Scholes of RCA Victor, who brought Elvis (Presley) from Sun, heard me. I was auditioned and sang 'The Diary' and he signed me as a singer. I sold,...
In this article: Neil Sedaka, Dorchester Hotel, Susan Boyle, Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, Laughter in the Rain, Juilliard, and Jerry Wexler
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Bleacher Report | 7 days ago
I Blame Elvis Presley
Despite urban myths to the contrary, Elvis left the building a long time ago, and will not be returning. But, his legacy lingers on. You like his music? Fine, so does my wife. Why, even I can do a knee-shaking, lip-curling, sneering...
In this article: Elvis, Nascar, Setanta Sports, Sprint Cup, Formula One, Sky Sports, Heartbreak Hotel, and Eurosport
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New York Daily News | January 29, 2010
Elvis never leaves Brooklyn barbershop where clients can't help falling in love with King's haircut
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AOL | January 28, 2010
Charlie Watts Blasts Beatles and Elvis
...after decades of pummeling his body and now drummer Charlie Watts has told an Austrian newspaper that he's always hated the music of Elvis Presley and 60s rival the Beatles. The drummer, who is currently playing a series of concerts in...
In this article: Charlie Watts, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Boogie Woogie, Axel Zwingenberger, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, and Fats Domino
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Elvis Aaron (or Aron) Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American musician and actor. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King".
Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, Presley at the age of 13 moved with his family to Memphis, Tennessee. He began his career there in 1954 after Sun Records owner Sam Phillips, eager to bring the sound of African American music to a wider audience, saw in Presley the means to realize his ambition. Accompanied by guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black, Presley was one of the originators of rockabilly, an uptempo, backbeat-driven fusion of country and rhythm and blues. RCA Victor acquired his contract in a deal arranged by Colonel Tom Parker, who would manage the singer for over two decades. Presley's first RCA single, "Heartbreak Hotel", released in January 1956, was a number one hit. He became the leading figure of the newly popular sound of rock and roll with a series of network television appearances and chart-topping records. His energized interpretations of songs, many from African American sources, and his uninhibited performance style made him enormously popular—and controversial. In November 1956, he made his film debut in Love Me Tender.
- Name At Birth:
- Elvis Aaron Presley
- Birth Date:
- January 08, 1935
- Birthplace:
- Tupelo, Mississippi, U.S.
- Death Date:
- August 16, 1977
- Place of Death:
- Memphis, Tennessee, USA
- Spouse:
- Priscilla Presley (1967–1973)
- Occupation:
- Musician, actor, U.S. Army sergeant
- Instrument Played:
- Martin D-18
- Vocals, guitar, piano
- Record Label:
- Sun, RCA Victor
- Years Active:
- 1954–1977
- Associated With:
- The Blue Moon Boys, The Jordanaires
- Genre:
- Rock and roll, pop, rockabilly, country, blues, gospel, R&B
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