The King of Rock and Roll released his second studio album, 'Elvis' in 1956.
Wednesday, Jan. 8 marks the 90th birth anniversary of the late Elvis Presley. Known for his winning vocals and spinning dance moves, “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” became a musical icon in the 1950s, ...
The 1950s saw rock enter the mainstream. Though many, predominantly black, artists had been laying the groundwork for years prior, many people mark Elvis Presley’s debut as the birth of the genre as ...
Author Preston Lauterbach's new book "Before Elvis" explores the Black artists who influenced Elvis Presley's music. The book highlights R&B performers like Little Junior Parker, Willie Mae “Big Mama” ...