Mychal Thompson

A simple four dollar birthday gift changed the entire history of music forever. Growing up poor in Mississippi, a young boy really wanted a bicycle but his family could only afford a cheap guitar. That boy was Elvis Presley and he quickly turned that small instrument into his greatest escape from hard times. He went … Read more

Every legendary family has a fiercely loyal protector who quietly stands by their side through every extreme high and low. For the famous Presley family that trusted guardian was Jerry Schilling, a man who shared a deeply unique and beautiful connection with Lisa Marie Presley. While the whole world knew her simply as the daughter … Read more

Stepping onto a bright stage in Honolulu on a warm January night in 1973, one man managed to make the entire planet hold its breath. The history books constantly talk about his massive record sales but true fans know Elvis Presley’s real magic lived in his live performances. When the stadium lights finally hit him, … Read more

Being born into the world’s most famous musical dynasty means your life is a piece of history before you even take your first step. On October 7 Harper and Finley Presley officially turned sixteen, opening a bright new chapter in a truly legendary story. Born in 2008, these two girls are the beloved granddaughters of … Read more

Imagine having the entire world shouting your name, but the only voice you want to hear is gone forever. For the biggest rock and roll star on Earth, the music didn’t actually die in 1977. The true heartbreak happened on August 15, 1958. This was the dark summer morning when Elvis Presley lost his beloved … Read more

Moving far beyond the glitz and glamour of acting, Riley Keough has quietly become one of the most exciting producers in the entire film industry. She is no longer just a famous face on a movie poster; she is now the brilliant mind making the big decisions behind the camera. By co-founding her own production … Read more

A simple middle school graduation suddenly became the center of massive Hollywood drama. When twin sisters Harper and Finley walked across the stage to get their diplomas the whole world was watching their famous family instead. Priscilla Presley showed up to celebrate her beloved granddaughters, but she sat completely apart from everyone else. The heavy … Read more

There was only one place on Earth where the biggest rock star alive could actually breathe and hide from the madness. When the screaming crowds and flashing cameras became too much, Elvis Presley packed his bags and vanished into the beautiful islands of Hawaii. Back in 1968 and 1969, the superstar happily traded his heavy, … Read more

Imagine playing a random game of football as a 12-year-old kid and meeting the future King of Rock and Roll. That is exactly what happened to Jerry Schilling on a normal Memphis day back in 1954. A simple afternoon running around on the grass turned into a wild, lifelong adventure that most music fans can … Read more

Have you ever wondered what it takes to protect the biggest rock star on the planet? Imagine knowing every single secret of the King of Rock and Roll. Joe Esposito was not just a lucky guy who got to travel the world he was the ultimate best friend to Elvis Presley. The true stories of … Read more