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John Wilkinson, Longtime Guitar Player for Elvis Presley, Dead at 67

Billy Dukes — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:30:39 +0000

John Wilkinson was by Elvis Presley's side for the last 10 years of the singer's life, playing over 1,200 shows with Presley until 1977. The pairing was both destined and miraculous, as Wilkinson once snuck backstage to tell the legend that he didn't know how to play guitar. The slight -- from a 10-year-old Wilkinson -- was received warmly by the King, but it'd be another decade before they'd join forces. The rhythm guitarist died on on Friday (Jan. 11) after a battle with cancer.

'The King' Elvis Presley Would Have Been 78 Today [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:12:12 +0000

The King would have been 78 years old today. No, not the country king George Strait, but the King of Rock-n-Roll, Elvis Presley! I’ve had a crush on Elvis since I was 3 years old. I was brought up in a household that appreciated Elvis Presley.What do I love about Elvis? His smooth voice and, [...]

Elvis Presley's Underwear Up for Auction

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:00:57 +0000

If you’ve ever wanted to own a one-of-a-kind piece of Elvis Presley memorabilia, now is your chance! A well-worn pair of light blue briefs — stains and all — will go up for auction soon, and is expected to fetch upwards of nearly $16,000. According to media reports, the underwear was acquired from Presley’s father, [...]

Elvis Fans Remembering the King

Dave Goldman — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:03:08 +0000

Tens of thousands of Elvis Presley fans have arrived in Memphis and are lining up at the entrance to Graceland for a two-day vigil marking the 35th anniversary of his death. The Rock N’ Roll icon died on Aug. 16, 1977, at age 42 of heart disease and prescription drug abuse. Fans holding candles will be [...]