Baz Luhrmann May Direct Elvis Presley Biopic
Warner Bros. is developing an Elvis Presley biopic, and Baz Luhrmann (The Great Gatsby) is currently in talks to direct. The untitled project is being…
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Passed Celebrities Prove That Legends Never Die
Oprah Winfrey may be one of the richest celebrities alive right now, but some stars are proving that even the grave isn't enough to stop the dough fro…
Rock History Report for October 21st
1957 – Elvis Presley’s film, Jailhouse Rock, premiered. 1958 – Buddy Holly and the Crickets recorded “True Love Ways,” “Moondreams,” “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore,” and…
Rock History Report for October 14th
1955 – Buddy Holly, Larry Welborn, and Bob Montgomery opened for Bill Haley & the Comets at a show in Lubbock, Texas. Eddie Crandell was…
Jay-Z Beats Elvis For No. 1 Albums Record
The Billboard charts have a new king. Jay-Z earned his 11th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 this week with “The Blueprint 3,” a…
The Rock History Report for August 11th
1966 – The Beatles arrived at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport to embark on their last American tour. 1968 – The Beatles released the first single on…
The Rock History Report for August 10th
1954 – Elvis Presley debuted “That’s All Right (Mama)” at an appearance in Memphis, Tennessee 1968 – The Who released “Magic Bus.” 1970 – Jim…
The Rock History Report for July 30th
1954 – Elvis Presley professional career began when he performed in his first advertised concert in Memphis, Tennessee. 1968 – After posting heavy losses, The…
The Rock History Report for June 26th
1964 – The Beatles released the album A Hard Day’s Night. 1977 – Elvis Presley played his final concert at Market Square Arena, Indianapolis. 1986…
The Rock History Report for June 12th
1965 – The Rolling Stones released their classic song “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.” 1965 – The Beatles were honored with their MBE (Most Excellent…
The Rock History Report for June 8th
1966 – Elvis Presley’s “Paradise Hawaiian Style” film premiered. 1968 – The Rolling Stones released “Jumpin’ Jack Flash.” 1974 – Rick Wakeman departed Yes to…
The Rock History Report for June 3rd
1952 – Frank Sinatra recorded his own version of the Cab Calloway classic “Birth of the Blues.” 1964 – The Rolling Stones appeared on the…
Rock History Report for June 1st
1964 – The Rolling Stones touched down in New York to set off on their first US tour. 1967 – Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club…
The Rock History Report for May 29th
1959 – In one of the first outdoor rock festivals, Ray Charles, B.B. King and Jimmy Reed played to about 9,000 people at Atlanta’s Herndon…