Songbird Whitney Houston reminisces about when her mother, Cissy, sang with the Sweet Inspirations as a back-up for Elvis Presley, both in the recording studio and on tours, starting in 1969. Continue reading
The Reverend Mother Dolores Hart, born Dolores Hicks, recalls an especially tender gesture from Elvis Presley and shares how it affected one woman for the rest of her life. Continue reading
Actress Angela Lansbury shares what it was like to portray Elvis Presley’s mother and work with him in the 1961 musical romantic comedy, Blue Hawaii. Continue reading
Lead vocalist and lyricist of the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant, discusses the tremendous influence that Elvis Presley had on his love of music and musical career, as well as the influence Elvis had on music in general. Continue reading
Singer Wayne Newton, a close friend of Elvis Presley, shares his memories of The King, including the story of a deeply personal letter that Elvis wrote to God and to himself, and then decided to throw it away. Continue reading
Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison of The Beatles remember what it was like to meet Elvis Presley, including what he was doing when they first entered his house. Continue reading
Charlie Hodge, who often performed with Elvis Presley and served as his stage manager, shares stories from behind the scenes of his concerts. Continue reading
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood remembers when he tried to visit Elvis Presley in a Memphis hospital. Continue reading
Comedian Paul Krassner remembers watching Elvis Presley on the Ed Sullivan show and recalls the day Elvis visited President Nixon at the White House while stoned. Continue reading