Elvis grew up in poverty in a predominantly black neighbourhood. From a young age, he was immersed in gospel, blues, and rhythm and blues - the music of Black churches and juke joints that shaped ...

Growing up during the 1950s, in many ways it’s only natural that Cher came to worship the rock icon, who she referred to as “my Elvis” as a beacon of music and looks throughout her childhood. But ...

Elvis earned the nickname “the hillbilly cat” from his fresh mix of the sounds of country and the blues, and Lauterbach argues that an overlooked element in his appeal was Black gospel, which Presley ...

The Beatles and Elvis Presley were among the biggest stars of 20th century music. They both sold millions of albums and revolutionised music forever with innovative recording techniques and ...

Elton John has never been shy about his love for music, even after bringing his touring career to an emotional close with his headline slot at Glastonbury in 2023. Throughout his decades-spanning ...

Elvis Costello is a huge Joni Mitchell fan ... Most musicians remember the first time they fell in love with music, but with Costello and Mitchell, it was like a match made in heaven. Using her words ...