Mychal Thompson 
Some songs are simply covered, but a rare few are completely transformed. Imagine walking into RCA Studio B in 1970 and hearing a voice so powerful it silences the room. That is exactly what Elvis Presley did with “You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me.” He stole our hearts. This iconic track did not … Read more
The year 1972 was a dark and divided time in America. Protests split families apart and a heavy tension hung in the air like thick smoke. When the most famous rock star in the world stepped onto the stage he did not try to ignore the pain. Elvis Presley grabbed the microphone to deliver a … Read more
The absolute favorite ride of the King of Rock and Roll was not a standard luxury vehicle but a custom masterpiece. In his later years Elvis Presley chose a 1973 Stutz Blackhawk III to perfectly match his larger than life persona. This extravagant machine looked like a stunning piece of fine art rolling down the … Read more
The final moments of a marriage are usually filled with anger and bitter tears. Yet the most famous rock star in history ended his relationship in a completely shocking way. In 1973 Elvis Presley walked out of a California courthouse holding hands with his new ex wife Priscilla. Fans and photographers watched in total disbelief … Read more
The history of the biggest rock star in the world might be built on a massive, carefully crafted illusion. For nearly fifty years, the public has believed a touching story about a devoted widow who stayed deeply connected to her famous husband until his tragic end. But members of the real family are finally stepping … Read more
The lead singer of the biggest fake rock band on television was hiding a massive secret from the world. When Riley Keough sat down on the bright stage of The Drew Barrymore Show, fans were absolutely shocked to learn the truth. The granddaughter of the legendary Elvis Presley had zero singing experience before landing the … Read more
In June 1968, Elvis Presley walked onto a quiet, dark stage with everything to lose. Millions of fans were tuning in to their televisions, while harsh critics were just waiting for him to fail. The lights cut through the shadows to create a tense, high contrast scene. This was his one explosive chance to prove … Read more
Imagine being the King of Rock and Roll, about to make the most important comeback of your life, and suddenly feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders. Just days before his legendary return to live performances, Elvis Presley had a secret moment of doubt. What he saw that night completely changed how he … Read more
Did you know that Elvis Presley performed over 1,100 concerts in just eight years? Most people think of him as a movie star or a studio singer but his real magic happened under the bright lights of a stage. From 1969 to 1977, he went on a marathon of live shows that seems almost impossible … Read more
The loudest silences often make the biggest impact in a superstar’s career. In the freezing, grainy winter of Germany in 1959, the King of Rock and Roll was stripped of his flashy stage lights and dressed in a simple, monochrome army uniform. Far away from the screaming crowds and high-contrast camera flashes, Elvis Presley was … Read more