Elvis Presley

Forty-one years after his death, it's worth reminding ourselves why he was -- and still is -- such a big deal.

The drummer played on Elvis Presley's most important and well-known recordings – including "Hound Dog," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Jailhouse Rock" and "Don't Be Cruel."

The guitarist who was present at the birth of rock n' roll has died.

Watch Keith Richards discussing Elvis in this episode of 'Ask Keith.'

On Aug. 16, 1977, the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley, died.

Los Angeles Forum played host to some of their greatest shows, and that's also where the band came face to face with its greatest hero.

Here's something for everyone who ever wondered what it might have sounded like if Elvis Presley sat in with AC/DC.

This performance finds the most significant figure in rock history shattering every expectation.

Here's what some of rock's best-loved deceased stars would look like if they were alive today.

In today's hunka hunka burnin' rumors, rapper Kanye West may or may not be in talks to buy Graceland, the Memphis home of the late King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley. (Even though Presley recorded a generation or so earlier than most of the artists we cover at Ultimate Classic Rock, his influence on many of these artists we cover is undeniable.)

Today is birthday of Elvis Presley born January 8,1935 at his parents home in Tupelo, Mississippi.  Elvis's twin brother Jesse, was delivered 35 minutes before him, stillborn. There are so many great stories about Elvis.

A couple of  interesting music events on this day.  In 1954, Elvis Presley paid Sun Records $4.00 to record two songs for his mother: "My Happiness" and "That’s When Your Heartaches Begin." The session took ten minutes. January 4,1965 was a very good day for Leo Fender.