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.

One risky session and a revolutionary sound turned Elvis Presley into the King of Rock ’n’ Roll and reshaped popular music ...

For almost seventy years, the title of King of Rock ‘n’ Roll has been synonymous with Elvis Presley. His charisma, gyrating hips, and buttery voice made him an undeniable global icon. But, the more we ...

After Elvis Presley joined the Army in 1958 but before the British Invasion of 1964, there was a forgotten period in American music. Here, rock and roll existed in a liminal space. These few years ...

When Elvis Presley stormed the pop-music world with “Hound Dog” in the summer of 1956, not everyone was ready to bow before the newly anointed king of rock ’n’ roll. Newspapers with a black readership ...

The names ofElvis Presleyand Brian Wilson don't immediately conjure up feelings of commonality. Although the two are both music icons, that is where the similarities end. Presley, of course, is known ...

Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Aug. 16, 2024. A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. For some rock ‘n’ roll fans, the day Elvis Presley ...

On June 26, 1977, the King left the building for the final time. Elvis Presley, known as “The King of Rock n Roll,” is regarded as one of the most iconic figures in music history. He is also known as ...

Elvis Presley once invited songwriter Mac Davis out to a movie night in Memphis, but the night didn't end the way Davis would have hoped.

70 Years Ago, Elvis Bought the Most Famous Car in Rock ’n’ Roll — and It Lives On At Graceland originally appeared on Parade. Seventy years ago today, Elvis Presley walked into a dealership and drove ...