Elvis Presley

UK Charts: Robbie Williams Equals An Elvis Chart Record

Robbie Williams has tied Elvis Presley’s record for the most U.K. album number ones among solo artists after landing his 13th chart-topper.

Tagged as: Elvis Presley, Robbie Williams, UK charts

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Jason Singh is up for the Elvis Challenge if Baz Luhrmann wants him

by Paul Cashmere

Taxiride singer Jason Singh says he would totally be up for a role in Baz Lurhmann’s new Elvis movie if Baz wanted him.

Tagged as: Australia, Baz Luhrmann, Elvis Presley, Jason Singh, movies, Taxiride, Tom Hanks

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Legends In Concert is an Historic Snapshot of Rock and Pop

by Paul Cashmere

Legends In Concert brings the Vegas experience to Melbourne but it’s a whole lot more than that. The attention to detail and authenticity of the performance is what makes Legends In Concert a fun night out.

Tagged as: Cyndi Lauper, Donna Summer, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Kenny Rogers, Las Vegas, Legends In Concert, Mark Kogan, Michael Jackson, pop, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner

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Legends In Concert boss Mark Kogan was the man who told Sinatra that Elvis had died

by Paul Cashmere

On the day Elvis Presley died, Mark Kogan was sent to tell Frank Sinatra the news. Kogan manages the world’s most successful tribute show ‘Legends In Concert’.

Tagged as: Cyndi Lauper, Donna Summer, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Kenny Rogers, Las Vegas, Legends In Concert, Mark Kogan, Michael Jackson, pop, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner

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Lisa Marie Presley Releases Duet With Elvis

by Music-News.com

Lisa Marie Presley broke down in tears while recording a new duet with her late dad, because the project made her feel connected to him.

Tagged as: 50s, 90s, Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie Presley, pop, rock, USA

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Jimmy Barnes Working Class Boy The Soundtracks

New Music Releases For 10 August 2018

by Gavin Ryan

Major new titles coming this week from: Elvis Presley, Ben Khan, Man with a Mission, Primal Fear, Marillion (live), Jason Mraz, The Magpie Salute, Morgan Evans, Nicki Minaj, Jimmy Barnes, il Divo, Dan Parsons and Jake Shears.

Tagged as: Australia, Ben Khan, Dan Parsons, Elvis Presley, Il Divo, Jason Mraz, Jimmy Barnes, Man with a Mission, Marillion (live), Morgan Evans, new music, new releases, Nicki Minaj, Primal Fear, The Magpie Salute

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R.I.P. DJ Fontana 1931-2018

by Greg Phillips

Elvis Presely’s first and longtime drummer Dominic Joseph ‘DJ’ Fontana, who played on countless Presley hits has died at the age of 87. DJ recorded with Elvis beginning in 1956 and throughout the 1960s, most notably on “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Treat Me Nice” and “All Shook Up.” DJ was inducted into the Rock and

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, DJ Fontana, Elvis Presley, rock and roll, USA

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Elvis Presley 68 Special Is Heading Back To Cinemas

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Fathom Events has announced a strategic partnership with Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a brand development, marketing and entertainment company, and owner of Elvis Presley Enterprises LLC. The partnership kicks off this summer with an exclusive two-day theatrical release of Elvis’ legendary “’68 Comeback Special,” directed and produced by Steve Binder, to cinema audiences worldwide.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Elvis Presley, pop, rock, USA

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New Music Releases for 6 April 2018

by Gavin Ryan

Major new titles coming this week from: Kylie Minogue, Elvis Presley, Caliban, Japanese Wallpaper, Lisa Stansfield, Cardi B, Levellers, The Aces, 30 Seconds to Mars, Gin Wigmore, Eels, Tina Arena, The Dead Daisies and the Johnny Cash and Elton John tribute albums.

Tagged as: 30 Seconds To Mars, Australia, Caliban, Cardi B, Eels, Elvis Presley, Gin Wigmore, Japanese Wallpaper, Kylie Minogue, Levellers, Lisa Stansfield, new music, new music releases, The Aces, Tina Arena

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Lisa Marie Presley Sues Ex-Manager

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of Elvis Presley, is suing her ex-manager over huge losses she took on a business deal.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie Presley, pop, USA

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Elvis The Auction – Now You Can Own a Piece of Presley

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

After the record-breaking auction during the 40th anniversary Elvis Week this past August, there will be another opportunity to own a piece of music history as highlights of the rare Elvis Presley artifacts to be included in the upcoming “Auction at Graceland” were announced today along with registration information and catalog ordering details.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, 70s, Elvis Presley, pop, rock, rock and roll, USA

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Ralph Carr To Bring Back Elvis The Wonder Of You To Australia In 2018

by Paul Cashmere

Australian music industry legend Ralph Carr is planning on keeping the legacy of Elvis alive in Australia in 2018 by bringing back the Elvis ‘The Wonder of You’ orchestra for a tour.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, Australia, Elvis Presley, music industry, pop, Priscilla Presley, Ralph Carr, rock and roll, USA

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Elvis Presley Wanted To Tour Australia But Colonel Parker Stopped Him

by Paul Cashmere

Elvis Presley wanted to tour Australia but his manager Colonel Tom Parker wouldn’t let him.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, 70s, Elvis Presley, pop, rock and roll, USA

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Third Elvis Presley Orchestra Album On The Way

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

RCA Records and Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, will celebrate the 2017 holiday season with the release of Elvis Presley: Christmas with Elvis and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on Friday, October 6.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Elvis Presley, pop, rock and roll, USA

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Elvis Presley Misses UK Top Spot By 39 Sales Points

by Music-News.com

The Top 2 on this week’s Official Albums Chart were separated by just 35 combined sales, and it is Ed Sheeran who scoops his 15th (non-consecutive) week at Number 1, denying Elvis Presley an extension of his Official Chart record.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, 70s, country, Elvis Presley, Gospel, pop, rock, rock and roll, USA

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Elvis Presley Auction At Graceland Raises Over $1.6m

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Collectors from around the world raised their paddles to bid in hopes of going home with a piece of Elvis history at the “Auction at Graceland,” which took place at the new Guest House at Graceland Theater during the 40thAnniversary Elvis Week commemoration, with items selling for over $1.6 million.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, 70s, country, Elvis Presley, Gospel, pop, rock, rock and roll, USA

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New Music Releases 27 July 2017

by Gavin Ryan

Major new titles coming this week from: Arcade Fire, Cage the Elephant, O’Shea, Elvis Presley (early), The Isley Brothers with Santana, Alice Cooper, Make them Suffer, Shane Nicholson, Manchester Orchestra, James Vincent McMorrow, Dan Sultan, and a Carole King tribute album.

Tagged as: Alice Cooper, Arcade Fire, Australia, Cage The Elephant, Elvis Presley, Make Them Suffer, Manchester Orchestra, music industry, new music, O'Shea, Shane Nicholson, The Isley Brothers with Santana

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Las Vegas Legends In Concert Is Coming To Crown

by Noise11.com

The never-ending Las Vegas show Legends In Concert is coming back to Australia in January for a season at Melbourne’s Crown Casino.

Tagged as: Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury, Legends In Concert, Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, pop, Tom Jones, Whitney Houston

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There Is More Elvis Presley On The Way

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Since his death in 1977, RCA has repackaged and mined the vaults for the music of Elvis Presley in every conceivable combination.

Tagged as: 50s, Elvis Presley, rock and roll, USA

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Elvis Presley’s Plane Sells For $430000

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

A plane once owned by Elvis Presley and his father, Vernon Presley has been sold at auction for $430,000 by GWS Auctions in Beverly Hills, CA.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, Elvis Presley, pop, rock, rock and roll, USA

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R.I.P. Nashville Songwriter Joy Byers At 82

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Long-time successful songwriter Joy Byers died on May 10 at the age of 82.

Tagged as: 60s, Elvis Presley, Joy Byers, songwriter, USA

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Police Confirm Presley Family Investigated For Child Abuse

by Music-News.com

Police officers in Beverly Hills have confirmed they received child abuse allegations relating to Lisa Marie Presley’s family last summer.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie Presley, pop, rock, USA

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Elvis Adds A Second Show In Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne has addeed a second Elvis Presley ‘The Wonder of You 2017’ Australian tour after a sell-out for the first show on June 9.

Tagged as: 60s, Australia, Australian Tour, Elvis Adds A Second Show In Melbourne, Elvis Presley, pop, rock and roll, The Wonder of You

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Elvis Is Returning To The Building

by Paul Cashmere

Elvis Presley will grace theatres and arenas across Australia when his voice will be heard in concert in 2017.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, Australian Tour, Chong Lim, country, Elvis Is Returning To The Building, Elvis Presley, Memphis, pop, rock and roll, The Wonder of You, USA

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Second Elvis Presley Orchestra Album On The Way

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

When the music of Elvis Presley was rereleased in 2015 with new orchestral arrangements performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, there were rumblings that it was just another way to cash in on the legacy of The King.

Tagged as: Elvis Presley, music news, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Second Elvis Presley Orchestra Album On The Way, The Wonder of You

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Lisa Marie Presley Seeks Treatment For Drug Use

by Paul Cashmere

Lisa Marie Presley has checked into a rehabilitation centre to tackle a prescription pill addiction, according to multiple reports.

Tagged as: Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie Presley, Lisa Marie Presley Seeks Treatment For Drug Use, music news

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R.I.P. Scotty Moore Guitarist For Elvis Presley 1931-2016

by Paul Cashmere

Scotty Moore, the legendary guitarist for Elvis Presley, has died in Tennessee at the age of 84.

Tagged as: Elvis Presley, music news, R.I.P. Scotty Moore Guitarist For Elvis Presley 1931-2016, Sam Phillips, Scotty Moore, Sun Records

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Lisa Marie Presley To Divorce For Fourth Time

by Music-News.com

Lisa Marie Presley has filed for divorce for the fourth time.

Tagged as: Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie Presley, Lisa Marie Presley To Divorce For Fourth Time, music news

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Elvis Presley Way Down In The Jungle Room

Elvis Presley Final Recordings Compiled For ‘Way Down In The Jungle Room’

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

RCA Records and Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release Way Down In The Jungle Room, a definitive new 2-CD collection of Elvis Presley’s last studio recordings, on Friday, August 5.

Tagged as: Elvis Presley, Elvis Presley Final Recordings Compiled For 'Way Down In The Jungle Room', music news, Way Down In The Jungle Room

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Elvis Presley’s Step-Brother Writes A Book

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

David E. Stanley, Elvis Presley’s step brother whom Elvis took under his wing as a young adolescent to work with him on tour in the 70’s, will release his new book, My Brother Elvis, worldwide on Amazon on August 16.

Tagged as: David E Stanley, Elvis Presley, Elvis Presley's Step-Brother Writes A Book, music news

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