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Rare Elvis Presley footage found in television archives

Written by admin on January 4, 2014 – 1:46 pm -

The Oklahoma Historical Society has uncovered some cool vintage footage of Elvis Presley on and off stage in 1956.

Elvis Presley at Oklahoma City Auditorium on April 19, 1956

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Phil Everly dies aged 74

Written by admin on January 4, 2014 – 6:43 am -

Phil Everly has sadly died at a hospital in Burbank, California, aged 74. His wife, Patti, told the LA Times that he died from complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Phil Everly

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Musicians we lost in 2013

Written by admin on January 1, 2014 – 12:02 am -

As we begin a new year, here’s a reminder of some of the many musicians who passed away in 2013.

Music deaths in 2013

Where available, you can click through to read obituaries.

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Happy New Year from Classic Pop Icons

Written by admin on January 1, 2014 – 12:01 am -

Happy New Year from Classic Pop Icons

We would like to wish all our readers a very Happy New Year and thank you for your support during 2013.

“Auld Lang Syne” – BBC Symphony, Chorus & Singers

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Merry Christmas from Classic Pop Icons

Written by admin on December 25, 2013 – 10:32 pm -

We wish all our readers a Merry Christmas and hope there are good things in store for you in 2014.

Here’s a great rockin’ Christmas classic from Elvis.

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