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Longtime Elvis Presley Drummer D.J. Fontana Dies

2414 days ago

Stereogum — D.J. Fontana, the drummer who helped launch rock 'n' roll as Elvis Presley's sideman, has died at 87, his wife said Thursday. Karen Fontana told The Associated Press that her husband died in his sleep in Nashville Wednesday night. She said he had... more info

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Elvis Presley's drummer, D.J. Fontana, dead at 87

2414 days ago

USA Today Music — D.J. Fontana played on indelible Elvis Presley records, including "Heartbreak Hotel" and "Jailhouse Rock," and worked with Red Sovine and Ringo Starr. more info

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Elvis Presley's drummer DJ Fontana dies in his sleep

2414 days ago

BBC News - UK — The musician played on more than 450 Elvis songs, including Hound Dog and Jailhouse Rock. more info

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Spandau Ballet are replacing Tony Hadley with an Elvis Presley impersonator

2427 days ago

NME — They're all shook up.... Tony Hadley will be replaced by Ross William Wild Spandau Ballet are reportedly replacing Tony Hadley with a 28-year-old Elvis Presley impersonator, after the lead singer departed last year. …Continue reading » The ... more info

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15 of the weirdest Bob Dylan cover songs to celebrate his birthday

2435 days ago

Chicago Tribune — In celebration of Bob Dylan’s 77th birthday, we take a look at some of the weirdest — not necessarily good or bad, just pleasantly strange — cover songs of his career, now a half century strong. Elvis Presley: “Tomorrow is a Long Time” Dyla... more info

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Post Malone Covers Elvis Presley in Surprise Nashville Bar Performance

2451 days ago

TMZ — Post Malone was feeling the honky-tonk vibes in Nashville ... so much so he hopped onstage and busted out some impromptu Elvis for the crowd! The rapper hit up Tootsie's Orchid Lounge Monday night with a few friends and security… more info

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Don McLean review – nostalgic rock'n'roller doesn't wave bye to American Pie

2451 days ago

Guardian Music — Bridgewater Hall, ManchesterThe country rocker pays tribute to his musical heroes with a rapt trip down memory lane â€“ and a dig at Kanye WestOn 3 February, 1959, a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa, took the lives of rockâ€™nâ€™rolle... more info

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The Number Ones: Elvis Presley’s “Good Luck Charm”

2469 days ago

Stereogum — In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present.… more info

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Elvis Presley hits abound in ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ stage musical arriving in June

2469 days ago

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — The jukebox musical traces the first 18 months of Presley's career, from his days as a teen-aged truck driver to his association with Col. Tom Parker. more info

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