L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — This Friday is Elvis Presley's 75th birthday, and plenty of commemoration, criticism, hand-wringing and navel-gazing marks the occasion. (I'm not immune -- see my piece as part of our Presley Package in Friday's Calendar section.) No matter how you a... more info

Chicago Tribune — No artist of the last 60 years covered a wider range of music. A guide to the best, and the worst. Hard to believe, but the same guy who recorded a masterpiece... more info

Altsounds — Legacy Recordings is proud to announce the release of *Elvis 75 - Good Rockin' Tonight*, the ultimate career-spanning collection of seminal recordings by Elvis Presley, in commemoration of the King of Rock & Roll's 75th birthday (January 8, 2010)... more info

The Music Fix — News Flash: Sony Music are pleased to announce the release of ‘ELVIS 75', the ultimate career-spanning collection that celebrates the 75th birthday of Elvis Presley and the life and music of the world's first rock and roll star. The three CD... more info

Guardian Music — Spoken word has become a lost art in rock'n'roll – so give thanks to the White Stripes frontman for reviving the genre"I believe in vinyl records/I believe in MP3/I believe in Tutti Frutti/I believe in R&B/I believe in psychedelics/I believe i... more info

Star Online, Malaysia — BUENOS AIRES: Argentine singer Sandro, whose gyrating pelvis and romantic ballads brought comparisons to Elvis Presley and made him the first Latin American to sing in Madison Square Garden, died Monday of complications from heart and lung transplant... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The musical visionary's films add another dimension to a dynamic career. With his 75th birthday anniversary this week, American Cinematheque and Turner Classic Movies showcase his other talent. ... more info

USA Today Music — Songwriting duo recall six decades of hits, Elvis Presley and the birth of rock 'n' roll. more info

The Independent — To pay homage to Elvis Presley on the occasion of what would have been his 75th birthday on January 8, several events will occur in various locations in the US and elsewhere throughout the year for thousands of fans to celebrate his legacy on this l... more info

Guardian Music — Bowie Vs Elvis, GlasgowWith the stress of Christmas and the new year only just receding, nobody will blame you for overlooking another important date. Next Friday is only David Bowie's – and Elvis Presley's – birthday! To celebrate what... more info