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Kool FM Welcomes "Elvis Lives – The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Event"

Landon King — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:06:12 +0000

This is an Elvis concert for all ages, spanning the entire history of the King of Rock & Roll's career. Four tribute artists, each a finalist from Elvis Presley Enterprises' worldwide competition, bring the King back to Lubbock!

Happy Birthday Elvis Presley – The KING of Rock & Roll

Landon King — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:16:30 +0000

Elvis Aaron Presley was born on January 8th 1935 in a one bedroom house in Tupelo, Mississippi. He, of course, changed the face of music forever and became known simply as ‘The King’. Also, according to my Aunt, Elvis is possibly the best looking human being [male OR female] ever to walk the face of [...]

New Look At The King – See Some Some Cool New Footage of Elvis Presley at Madison Square Garden in 1972

Landon King — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:41:04 +0000

Recently unearthed footage from Elvis Presley's sold-out concerts at Madison Square Garden has made its way online, showcasing a King in one of his awesome jump suits..and looking pretty lean and fit too!

Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, + ZZ Top Earn Induction Into Memphis Music Hall of Fame

Jeff Giles — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:12:48 +0000

It's one of the most storied cities in American music, and next month, Memphis will open a hall of fame dedicated to some of the many artists who have helped define its sound -- with an inaugural class that includes Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and ZZ Top.

Rapper Lil Wayne Has Now Had More Songs on the Billboard Hot 100 Than Elvis Presley, But He's Sort of Cheating

Landon King — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:38:31 +0000

Two years ago, Elvis Presley held the record for most songs to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. He had 108 songs make it...and that's seriously impressive. Since then, he's been passed twice...and in the CIRCUS of the digital age, the record doesn't seem to mean as much anymore. Why?

Would You Pay $16,000 For A Pair of Elvis Presley's Dirty Underwear?

Landon King — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:10:00 +0000

It's one thing to call yourself an Elvis Presley fan. But if you're willing to buy a pair of the guy's STAINED UNDERWEAR, you've taken fandom a little too far. And if you're willing to pay $16,000 for said stained underwear, you need HELP.

Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley Attended the Annual Vigil for Elvis at Graceland for the First Time

Landon King — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:51:18 +0000

On Wednesday night, Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley surprised 75,000 Elvis fans by showing up to the annual candlelight vigil at Graceland. It was the first time Priscilla and Lisa Maria have gone to it together.

Donny Edwards – 'A True Tribute to Elvis' This Friday! [VIDEO]

Landon King — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:50:07 +0000

The looks! The moves! The voice! Donny Edwards takes the stage at the Civic Center Theater in Lubbock this Friday night with Kool FM!

On This Day in 1969 – Elvis Presley's 'In the Ghetto' is Certified Gold

Landon King — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:19:59 +0000

Elvis Presley's 'In The Ghetto' was certified Gold on this day in 1969. It went Platinum in March of 1992. The song was written by Lubbock's own Mac Davis.

Elvis Presley's Crypt To Be Auctioned Off

Dave Lifton — Wed, 30 May 2012 01:54:35 +0000

The Memphis crypt that briefly housed Elvis Presley‘s body could be your final resting place for the right price. Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills will auction off the crypt as part of a two-day sale of rock memorabilia called “Music Icons” that will take place on June 23-24.

'Elvis' Visits the Kool Morning Show! [VIDEO]

Landon King — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:35:02 +0000

So, I'm just doing my show today and in walks ELVIS!

Kool 98 Remembers Elvis Presley: 1935 – 1977 [VIDEO]

Landon King — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:52:02 +0000

Elvis Presley died on this day in 1977 at his Graceland mansion in Memphis. Check out the next page for some great performances by 'The King', some archival footage from his funeral as well as newscasts from around the world.

Elvis Presley Once Handed Alice Cooper a Gun and Told Him to Shoot Him and Alice Almost Did It

Landon King — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:50:20 +0000

Elvis Presley's tragic death could've been even earlier, sadder, more bizarre and more definate than it ended up being if Alice Cooper had shot him in the head as Elvis requested. read the story on the next page!

The Cast of "Glee" Has Broken Elvis Presley's Hot 100 Record

Landon King — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:15:52 +0000

These aren't good times to be a music industry purist…what with the whole thing dying a slow, agonizing, public death over the past decade. And today, the digital era circus has claimed another piece of history. Read more about it on the next page.