Tag Archives: Elvis Presley

Go back to 1956, the year everything changed for Elvis

December 25, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

As 1956 began, Elvis Presley had recently signed with RCA Records, but he was still just a regional sensation, best known in his native South. The next 12 months would change that for good. ►

Boston used diskerie slashes prices

December 12, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Maybe if Looney Tunes sells 33-1/3 of its stock during the anniversary sale, it’ll be easier for collectors to browse through the LP mountains. ►

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame deserves credit for including all genres of popular music

October 28, 2011 | Phill | 7

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame boasts a great variety when it comes to its inductees ►

Rock Hall induction offers no guarantee of collecting value

October 12, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Some folks like to follow themes when building their record collections, such as genre, format, label or artist. So, does Rock Hall induction make a difference? ►

Elvis box relives 1956.

September 6, 2011 | Bruce Sylvester | 5

By Bruce Sylvester 1956 marked turning points for young Elvis Presley. On January 10 — two days after he turned 21 — he left his Memphis home for Nashville for his initial RCA Victor recording session (Victor having purchased his … ►

Elvis superfan Darlene Perez talks about the King’s SoCal Honeymoon Hideaway

August 11, 2011 | John Curley | 23

Darlene Perez, a Southern California-based Elvis fan, model, and Priscilla Presley tribute artist, discusses the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway in Palm Springs, CA. ►

Newport Folk Festival combines trad styles with acoustic post-punk

August 2, 2011 | Bruce Sylvester | 0

Last weekend’s Newport Folk Festival sold out in advance for the first time in 52 years with a strong combination of old timers and younger post-punk Americana acts. ►

Country Hall Of Fame Got It Right, Can Rock Hall Do The Same?

June 23, 2011 | Phill | 8

Glen Campbell, a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, also belongs in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ►

Elvis Presley boxed set revisits 1956

June 15, 2011 | Chris Junior | 0

“Young Man With the Big Beat” includes studio masters, outtakes and concert recordings from his breakout year ►

Two Heavy Rockers From the ’60s Deserve Hall of Fame Consideration

June 9, 2011 | Phill | 0

The heavy sounds of Gary U.S. Bonds and Freddy Cannon helped Rock & Roll bridge the gap from the ’50s to the British Invasion ►