Elvis Presley’s legacy - was he really a racist or a cultural icon?
The unmistakable voice of Elvis Presley ignited a musical revolution, yet his journey through fame is intertwined with debates on cultural appropriation.
Chattanooga Times Free Press4d
A Q&A with author Preston Lauterbach, chronicler of the Black pioneers who created Elvis Presley’s music and style
Q: Elvis aficionados know that Presley's breakout song, "That's All Right," was written and performed by Arthur Crudup and ...
USA Today14d
New book 'Before Elvis' explores the music of the Black artists who influenced the King
In "Before Elvis," Lauterbach looks at figures like Parker, Thornton and Crudup, as well as lesser-known Presley influences ...
Detroit Free Press14d
New book 'Before Elvis' explores the music of the Black artists who influenced the King
In "Before Elvis," Lauterbach looks at figures like Parker, Thornton and Crudup, as well as lesser-known Presley influences like Beale Street guitarist Calvin Newborn and Memphis gospel artist Rev ...