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Elvis Presley

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2012

    Wanda Jackson on Jack White's SNL Performance, Amy Winehouse, and Some Guy Named Elvis

    There's only a handful of women who can claim to be the "Queen of Rock," and of that select few, Wanda Jackson might be the most royal. Her bonafides are undisputed: Wearing glamorous fringe dresses and sporting big hair, she electrified audiences with ramped-up rockabilly songs like "Mean, Mean Ma ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 27, 2011

    Five Actors (and the hair) That Could Pull Off Elvis

    AP PhotoTHIS is Elvis hair.​Earlier this week it was announced that Eric Bana has received the go-ahead to play the iconic Elvis Presley in Cary Elwes' directorial debut, Elvis & Nixon. Wah. Wah. Wah. The casting of the King is undoubtedly an unenviable task. I mean, how do you embody Elvi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2011

    Elvis (Food) Is in the Building Tomorrow Only at the Musical Instrument Museum

    ​Feeling the urge to shake, rattle, and roll while munching on a Hound Dog Sandwich of peanut butter, Wilson Ranch bacon, and banana on brioche bread? Best shake those hips to the Musical Instrument Museum tomorrow. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., tomorrow only, Saturday, August 6, the Musical Instr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2011

    Elvis Presley Week Kicks Off at The MIM

    ​ Growing up, my grandma had a room in her house dedicated to Elvis Presley. We called it "the Elvis Room," and I remember not being allowed to touch anything on display, and boy, there was plenty I wasn't allowed to touch: posters, dolls, records, and commemorative plates. Coinciding with both El ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2011

    Elvis Presley's Guitar on Display at the Musical Instrument Museum

    Photos by E. GrovesElvis' 1975 Martin D28 acoustic guitar. In the background are guitars from Eric Clapton (left) and Johnny Cash (right).​The Musical Instrument Museum already boasts some cool rock 'n' roll relics, including an Eric Clapton guitar and John Lennon's piano. But on Sunday, June 19, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2011

    Alice Cooper Says Elvis Presley Asked Him to Put a Gun to His Head

    Wikimedia CommonsAlice Cooper: The man who almost shot Elvis?​Arizona's resident shock rocker, Alice Cooper, recently shared a very interesting story involving himself, Elvis Presley, Liza Minnelli, porn star Linda Lovelace, and a gun. Cooper told the U.K. paper Daily Mirror that in 1971, he ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 2, 2010

    Coldplay Rings in the Holidays With a New Christmas Song (VIDEO)

    ​Coldplay is back with a new Christmas single, according to Consequence of Sound.The band is prepping for a busy and exciting 2011, having just announced a handful of European festival dates in which they will take a headlining slot. Leading up to the new year, Chris Martin is bringing his band ba ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2010

    Elvis Costello: National Ransom

    ​Artist: Elvis Costello Title: National Ransom Release date: November 2 Label: Hear Music I really wish it weren't the case, but I'd have to file the new record by Elvis Costello under "For Completists Only" (of which I'm sure there many when it comes to Elvis Costello fans). If you heard hi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 10, 2010

    Joe Arpaio Arrested Elvis Presley in His Mind, but Never Asked for His Papers

    Arrested Elvis? Sure, and I arrested Moses, too...No doubt you've heard about Sheriff Joe's weekend visit to Stoney's Rockin' Country bar and dance hall in Las Vegas. It was protested by about 200 people, who called him a racist and yelled, "Arpaio go home!" at him. This guy's name is mud nationwide ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 4, 2010

    Jailhouse Butt Rock

    Band fuses The King with the ‘80s

  • Blogs

    January 8, 2010

    Eat like Elvis

    ​Today Elvis Presley would have celebrated his seventy-fifth birthday and thousands of fans will gather to spend the weekend honoring the Rock and Roll music legend at his home in Memphis.  Even if you don't consider yourself a fan, there is no denying that Elvis Presley's contribution to mus ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 26, 2009

    Michael Jackson Death Coverage Galore (And A Few Other Things)

    NME:  Authorities release Michael Jackson 911 call Pitchfork: MGMT to Open for Paul McCartney Rolling Stone: U2's "Spider-Man" Musical to Star Evan Rachel Wood, Alan Cumming So Much Silence: Incoming: Sunny Day Real Estate (!), Oct. 9 Spin: Michael Jackson's Legacy: Neither Black Nor White NME: ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2009

    Metal Elvis Bring Their Unique Concept to Martini Ranch Friday

    Metal Elvis isn't your Mother's kind of Elvis! Scottsdale-based Elvis Presley tribute act Metal Elvis, who have been covering The King's classics with a metal twist from hard to glam to thrash metal, will bring their covers to Martini Ranch Friday.The group is comprised of lead singer "The K ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 23, 2009

    p.a.v.e. Arts Entrepreneurship Speaker Series: Brenda Goodman

    Metal Elvis isn't your Mother's kind of Elvis! Scottsdale-based Elvis Presley tribute act Metal Elvis, who have been covering The King's classics with a metal twist from hard to glam to thrash metal, will bring their covers to Martini Ranch Friday.The group is comprised of lead singer "The K ... More >>

  • News

    July 10, 2008

    The Mexican on gabachos trying to be Mexican and Elvis’ cult following

    Metal Elvis isn't your Mother's kind of Elvis! Scottsdale-based Elvis Presley tribute act Metal Elvis, who have been covering The King's classics with a metal twist from hard to glam to thrash metal, will bring their covers to Martini Ranch Friday.The group is comprised of lead singer "The K ... More >>

  • Music

    July 3, 2008

    Let freedom rock: Ten musical moments that shaped who we are as a country

    Metal Elvis isn't your Mother's kind of Elvis! Scottsdale-based Elvis Presley tribute act Metal Elvis, who have been covering The King's classics with a metal twist from hard to glam to thrash metal, will bring their covers to Martini Ranch Friday.The group is comprised of lead singer "The K ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2007

    Weekend Roundup: Nativist Elvis Presley rocks Paradise Valley Mall; Anderson's becomes Tranderson's....

    Metal Elvis isn't your Mother's kind of Elvis! Scottsdale-based Elvis Presley tribute act Metal Elvis, who have been covering The King's classics with a metal twist from hard to glam to thrash metal, will bring their covers to Martini Ranch Friday.The group is comprised of lead singer "The K ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2007

    Rockin’ Rides: AZ gets music theme park proposal, we get some baaad ideas

    Metal Elvis isn't your Mother's kind of Elvis! Scottsdale-based Elvis Presley tribute act Metal Elvis, who have been covering The King's classics with a metal twist from hard to glam to thrash metal, will bring their covers to Martini Ranch Friday.The group is comprised of lead singer "The K ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 30, 2007

    Sexy Pistols

    Metal Elvis isn't your Mother's kind of Elvis! Scottsdale-based Elvis Presley tribute act Metal Elvis, who have been covering The King's classics with a metal twist from hard to glam to thrash metal, will bring their covers to Martini Ranch Friday.The group is comprised of lead singer "The K ... More >>

  • Home Entertainment

    August 9, 2007

    Elvis Is Everywhere

    Metal Elvis isn't your Mother's kind of Elvis! Scottsdale-based Elvis Presley tribute act Metal Elvis, who have been covering The King's classics with a metal twist from hard to glam to thrash metal, will bring their covers to Martini Ranch Friday.The group is comprised of lead singer "The K ... More >>

  • Music

    July 26, 2007

    Been There, Beamed That

    Technical difficulties

  • Music

    November 16, 2006

    Celluloid Elvis

    Your Eddy bear

  • Music

    February 23, 2006

    Panic! at the Disco

    Filibust a move

  • Music

    September 8, 2005

    The Seatsniffers

    Brussels shouts

  • Calendar

    June 16, 2005

    Elvis Lives

    Impersonator conjures crooner

  • Calendar

    December 16, 2004

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Impersonator conjures crooner

  • Music

    August 7, 2003

    Subpoena Me!

    The record industry thinks I'm a criminal. Here's the evidence.

  • Calendar

    May 15, 2003

    Don't Be Fooled

    He's even better than the real King

  • News

    December 5, 2002

    Nothin' but a Hound Dog

    The King of Rock rolls into town

  • Calendar

    August 30, 2001

    El Vez Sighting

    He's ready to go the distance "Boxing With God"

  • Music

    March 8, 2001

    Two for the Show

    Rockabilly Hall of Famer Jody Reynolds kicks off a new tour with friend and hometown legend Al Casey

  • Music

    January 25, 2001

    A Legendary Performer

    The restored version of a classic concert film and a new road show recall Elvis in all his glory

  • Music

    January 4, 2001

    Hardcore Benefit

    The local music community comes out in force to help one of its own

  • Music

    November 30, 2000

    Greil Marcus

    Double Trouble: Bill Clinton and Elvis Presley in a Land of No Alternatives (Henry Holt and Company)

  • Music

    June 29, 2000

    The Impossible Dream

    Underrated blue-collar pop punks the Impossible Ones

  • Music

    October 28, 1999

    Wayne's World

    Septuagenarian groupies, Clinton bashing, deep-fried cheese

  • Music

    October 21, 1999

    Rock of Pages

    Taking stock of the worst music books ever written

  • Culture

    July 29, 1999

    Well-Healed

    All revved over evangelist Leroy Jenkins' pyramid schemes

  • Music

    July 22, 1999

    Single Live Gonzo!

    Before the double live album, there was "THE SINGLE LIVE ALBUM!" Here are some noteworthy and note-fudging selections.

  • Music

    January 7, 1999

    Caught in a Trap

    Peter Guralnick's Careless Love sheds new light on the opaque unraveling of Elvis Presley

  • Music

    October 22, 1998

    The King Is Dead! Long Live the King!

    Friends bid adieu to eccentric Tempe street artist and club fixture

  • Music

    August 14, 1997

    Colonel Tom's Folly

    Twenty years after Elvis' death, a guide to his greatest movie "hits" and misses

  • News

    May 8, 1997

    Long Sell the King

    Twenty years after Elvis' death, a guide to his greatest movie "hits" and misses

  • News

    February 13, 1997

    Impersonation Nation

    The Blues Brothers, Marilyn, The Killer, Ol' Blue Eyes, Der Bingle and The King himself! The "Legendary Superstars" revue takes a Las Vegas formula to Apache Junction and audiences are, well, doubled over.

  • Music

    January 30, 1997

    Cooked the Colonel's Way

    Colonel Tom Parker has kicked the bucket, and the original recipe for rock 'n' roll rotisserie goes with him

  • Music

    November 9, 1995

    Never Sing Ill of the Dead

    Hereafter, tunes extolling departed musicians should assume they might have a chance in hell

  • News

    November 10, 1993

    ELVIS IS BACK, AND HE'S TERROR IN THE PAINT

    Hereafter, tunes extolling departed musicians should assume they might have a chance in hell

  • Music

    September 22, 1993

    ROCKABILITY REGAINED

    AFTER A LONG HIATUS, COLIN WINSKI REDISCOVERS HIS MUSICAL ROOTS

  • News

    July 28, 1993

    THE KING AND IIF GRACELAND IS ROTTEN TO DECOR, DON'T BLAME IT ON ELVIS' FORMER DECORATOR GEORGE GOLDEN

    AFTER A LONG HIATUS, COLIN WINSKI REDISCOVERS HIS MUSICAL ROOTS

  • Music

    November 18, 1992

    RIFF AND READ

    AFTER A LONG HIATUS, COLIN WINSKI REDISCOVERS HIS MUSICAL ROOTS

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