Microphone of the stars? Why the ‘Elvis Mic’ has been favoured by singers and public figures since 1939
The Shure Unidyne 55 microphone has been a favourite of musicians and public speakers since 1939 – from Elvis Presley to Metallica, and from John F. Kennedy to Martin Luther King.
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Appropriation versus inspiration and the original “Hound Dog”
Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog" was a hit when released in 1956. But the original was recorded several years earlier by Big Mama ...
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The Black artists who preceded — and inspired — the king of rock ‘n’ roll
These are questions and themes tackled in Preston Lauterbach’s new book, “Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King.” Lauterbach joined “Marketplace Morning Report” host David ...
New book 'Before Elvis' explores the music of the Black artists who influenced the King
Preston Lauterbach's new book, "Before Elvis," celebrates the many Black artists who shaped Elvis Presley’s creative vision and musical style.
New logo for beer after knife complaint
A beer logo created in memory of a celebrated Sheffield knife maker has been redesigned after a complaint that it encouraged ...
What is ‘The Only Living Boy in New York’ actually about?
Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel produced some of the sweetest music of the 20th century. But there is a hint of bitterness in ...