Mychal Thompson 
A single song can hold a lifetime of secret feelings. Elvis Presley knew exactly how to share those feelings with the whole world. When he stood on a stage, he did not just sing normal words. He poured his whole heart out for everyone to see and hear. One special song shows exactly how much … Read more
April 23 is a very special day in music history. Back in 1960, the music world was completely under the spell of a beautiful instrumental song that held the top spot for two whole months. Everyone thought nothing could beat this famous movie tune. But a young music star named Elvis Presley had just returned … Read more
Long before becoming the biggest music star in the world, young Elvis Presley saved up his pennies just to buy a push lawnmower. Elvis grew up with very little money, but his home was always filled with love. His parents, Vernon and Gladys, worked very hard to make sure Elvis was happy. Even when times … Read more
A tiny mistake involving just four dollars completely changed the history of music. Elvis Presley was only three years old when he watched his dad being taken away to jail. This very sad day in a small country town planted a deep fear of being poor in his heart. Instead of giving up, he used … Read more
A shocking secret lies hidden behind one of the most famous performances in rock history. When Elvis Presley stepped onto the stage for his legendary 1968 television special, he was fighting for his musical life. After years of making cheesy Hollywood movies, many people thought his career was officially over. He needed to prove he … Read more
A humid Memphis morning brings an ordinary-looking maintenance man to the employee gates of the most famous estate in rock history, carrying a rusty toolbox and a massive secret. Wearing baggy coveralls, a faded baseball cap, and aviator sunglasses to hide his eyes, an older gentleman named Raymond Pulk signs in without getting a second … Read more
The life of Elvis Presley, the undisputed King of Rock and Roll, was anything but a simple fairy tale. When you think of his legendary status, it is easy to picture a man who had it all figured out, living purely in the glamorous spotlight. But behind the catchy songs and the famous dance moves … Read more
Ever wondered how the King of Rock and Roll put his own spin on a classic wedding anthem? Elvis was a master at taking other people’s songs and making them completely his own. One of the best examples of this is his hidden gem version of Neil Diamond’s famous hit, “Sweet Caroline.” It is a … Read more
Imagine stepping through a set of heavy doors and suddenly being transported straight into the wild, glittering world of Las Vegas in the 1970s. That is the exact magic waiting for fans right now at Graceland where brand-new exhibits are cracking open the vault of music history. Just in time for a massive birthday celebration, … Read more
Imagine a quiet printer from a tiny English town holding a secret connection to the world’s biggest star. While millions of people were screaming at their television screens, Albert Hand was busy building a real bridge across the ocean for Elvis Presley. It all started with simple sketches in a small workshop in Derbyshire, but … Read more