Mychal Thompson 
The world of sports and music collided in a spectacular way when two absolute giants crossed paths. A quiet arrival at a secluded training camp brought an incredible surprise to Muhammad Ali who was dripping with sweat between boxing rounds. Elvis Presley had slipped past security into the Deer Lake camp just to meet the … Read more
The final months of a global superstar were filled with silent pain and unbelievable strength. In late May 1977, a famous singer stepped in front of a massive crowd in Baltimore for what would become a truly heartbreaking night. The cheering audience had no idea they were witnessing one of the last performances of a … Read more
A quiet winter in Germany sparked a beautiful holiday memory that lasted a lifetime. During a military deployment away from home, Elvis Presley found himself missing his late mother dearly. The cold December days felt a bit warmer when a young girl stepped into his life and captured his attention. Their very first holiday season … Read more
A quiet sadness fell over the city of Memphis on a hot August day in 1977. Thousands of heartbroken people lined the streets to say a final goodbye to the biggest music star the world had ever seen. The man who brought rock and soul into millions of homes was taking his very last ride … Read more
The dazzling neon lights of Las Vegas witnessed a massive shift in entertainment history during the late summer of 1969. Elvis Presley signed a historic deal with a brand new resort that completely changed the concept of a live residency. This massive agreement set the stage for an unforgettable era of music, transforming a huge … Read more
Memphis nights have a magic that can stop a music legend in his tracks. In September 1965, Elvis Presley was driving his famous white Cadillac down Beale Street. He loved the energy of the clubs and the sounds spilling out onto the sidewalk. This was the place that shaped his soul long before he ever … Read more
The story of Elvis Presley and his famous manager is often told as a simple tale of a greedy boss and an innocent star. But a close friend of Colonel Tom Parker paints a totally different picture of this legendary partnership. According to people who worked right beside them, the manager was not the bad … Read more
Imagine driving down a lonely highway in 1957 looking for a secret escape from the loudest crowds on earth. While Elvis Presley was far away in Los Angeles filming a movie, his parents were quietly hunting for a safe haven for their superstar son. They stumbled upon a massive, empty property hidden off Highway 51 … Read more
Before the flashing cameras, the wild fans, and the glittering Vegas stages, Elvis Presley was just a polite kid living in a tiny two-room house in Tupelo, Mississippi. To the rest of the world, he would soon become a global music icon, but to his hometown, he was simply a sweet boy with a heart … Read more
The neon lights of Las Vegas witnessed a very strange night long before the world truly understood the magic of Elvis Presley. In the spring of 1956 a young and energetic singer stepped onto the stage at the New Frontier hotel. He was ready to show everyone his unique style but the crowd was not … Read more