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Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley both died on August 16th

2077 days ago
Consequence of SoundToday also marks the anniversary of Babe Ruth's death. more info

WWE, Donald Trump, & More Comment on Aretha Franklin’s Passing

2077 days ago
411 ManiaAretha Franklin passed away today, which was the same date that Elvis Presley passed away on 41-years ago. WWE, president Donald Trump, and many more[.........] The post WWE, Donald Trump, & More Comment on Aretha Franklin’s Passing appeared first ... more info

Aretha Franklin and Elvis Presley Die on Same Day 41 Years Apart

2077 days ago
TMZAretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, died on the same day as Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, 41 years later ... and it's both weird and fitting. Aretha's passing fell on Elvis' 41st death anniversary -- August 16, 1977 -- albeit under… ... more info

How Aretha Franklin changed music forever

2078 days ago
New York PostThere are a few music legends who changed the game so much so that they were the blueprint for everything that came after them. Elvis Presley. Ray Charles. The Beatles. The Rolling Stones. James Brown. Bob Dylan. Aretha Franklin — who died Thursday... more info

Elvis Presley died 41 years ago today: Fans gather at Graceland for vigil

2078 days ago
USA Today MusicPresley died Aug. 16, 1977 at age 42. Ever since, fans have traveled from all over the world to Graceland to honor the singer and actor. Graceland now draws about 500,000 visitors annually.             more info

Lisa Marie Presley headed to Elvis Week celebration, talks about dad, addiction

2083 days ago
Chicago Sun-Times, ILA new Elvis Presley album features 14 performances of gospel songs, including a duet with Lisa Marie singing along with her father on the title track. more info

Hear Jack White Cover Elvis Presley’s “Are You Lonesome Tonight” On Malcolm Gladwell’s Podcast

2105 days ago
StereogumJack White love Elvis Presley. He played him in a cameo appearance in the 2007 film Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story and he owns the acetate copy of Presley's first-ever recording. That means he's the perfect guest to shed some light on the genius of E... more info

Elvis festivals in U.S., Germany could create tourism partnership

2106 days ago
Chicago Sun-Times, ILElvis Presley's Mississippi hometown could create a tourism partnership with the German city where he lived while serving in the U.S. Army. more info

‘Heartbreak Hotel’ skims surface of Elvis Presley’s meteoric rise to fame

2108 days ago
Chicago Sun-Times, ILStarring as Elvis, Eddie Clendening has the voice and mannerisms of the “King of Rock n’ Roll” down pat. more info

10 Memorable Covers Of Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling In Love”

2108 days ago
StereogumAll these editions of Gotcha Covered, and finally, it's time to ask: How do we deal with Elvis, really? The man died shortly before I was born, so even as a longtime music dork I mostly knew him as a legacy, a shadow, a ghost: the man whose unexpecte... more info

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