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It's often been said that death can be the ultimate career move. But for our most iconic celebrities, the money can keep rolling into their estate long after they've gone. A new list from Forbes tracks the top-earning dead celebrities, with some classic rockers placing high on the list.

It's one of the most storied cities in American music, and next month, Memphis will open a hall of fame dedicated to some of the many artists who have helped define its sound -- with an inaugural class that includes Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and ZZ Top.

The Memphis crypt that briefly housed Elvis Presley‘s body could be your final resting place for the right price. Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills will auction off the crypt as part of a two-day sale of rock memorabilia called “Music Icons” that will take place on June 23-24. Following his death on ...

Lisa Marie Presley is apparently considering the production of an Elvis Presley film biography.  She is currently promoting her Graceland exhibit titled "Elvis Through His Daughter's Eyes".  Lisa said she feels that none of the bios out there have done her Dad justice:  "There's not been anything done properly with him yet, you know, that has satisfied me in terms of capturing e

It was 43 years ago, in January of 1969, that Elvis Presley began recording what has come to be known as the 'Memphis Sessions'.  These studio sessions yielded some of the most incredible recordings in the singer's career. Elvis had just reemerged from a musical exile, having devoted most of the 1960s to his movie career.  He was still enjoying a resurgence of popularity and creative energy from t

It's a little scary to see it in print.  It's been 55 years ago today (January 12th, 1967), that Elvis Presley recorded 'All Shook Up'.  The song is one of the few from the early days that actually stayed in the set list for Elvis all the way through to the 1970s 'Vegas years'.

It was on this date ( November 11th , 1970) that Elvis Presley's first full length documentary movie 'That's The Way It Is' premiered.  The movie showed a close behind the scenes look at Elvis getting ready for a series of performances at the International Hotel in Las Vegas.  Fans were treated to filmed rehearsals conducted in Los Angeles, and got to see Presley's personality and humor as he work

One of the true legends in rock and roll songwriting has died. Jerry Lieber's writing can literally be deemed the rock and roll songbook. Along with his partner Mike Stoller, Lieber wrote 'Jailhouse Rock', 'Stand By Me', 'Yakety Yak', 'Stuck In The Middle With You', 'Spanish Harlem', 'Love Potion No. 9', 'Leader Of The Pack', 'Charlie Brown', 'On Broadway', 'Chapel Of Love', and 'Hound Dog'. Th

34 years ago today (August 16th 1977) the world lost the King Of Rock And Roll, Elvis Presley. He was just 42 years old. Never in our history has there been a musical performer with the impact of Elvis Aron Presley. From his beginnings at Sun Records, to a series of over 30 movies, to the record breaking performances in Las Vegas and across America, he remains 'The King'.

Elvis Presley's 'Great Performances' DVDs are out now (August 2nd). The 1990 collections have been remastered and include bonus features, including previously unseen interviews with Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Scotty Moore, and Milton Berle. Pictured here is the original cover art. The new edition will have an updated cover.

There was another 'royal' wedding that happened 44 years ago this weekend.  On April 1st, 1967 the King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley married Priscilla Beaulieu in a short 8-minute ceremony in Vegas.  The marriage would last a little over 5 years...