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Find out where Elvis Presley's high school is located, and where the church on the cover of 'How Great Art Thou' is located!

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Born: Tupelo, MS, 1935

Years Active: 1955-1977

Member of: The Million Dollar Quartet

Influenced by: Wynonie Harris, Freddie Bell, Kokomo Arnold, Big Joe Turner, Bill Monroe, Roy Brown, Clyde McPhatter, Big Mama Thornton, Dean Martin

Genre: Rock & Alternative

Biography: Elvis Presley may be the single most important figure in American 20th century popular music. Not necessarily the best, and ...

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Oct 26 2009 13:00PM by Spinner Staff

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Spinner: In the music industry, every day is El Dia de los Muertos, especially when los muertos can be reanimated to ensure big record sales. "It's f---ing weird to be doing a song with someone who is deceased," as Korn's Jonathan Davis once said. Here are 10 ... Read more

 
Oct 14 2009 8:00AM by James Sullivan

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Spinner: With recent reports indicating that Elvis Presley's grandson Ben won't be pursuing a recording career, it seems that the King's hair remains more popular than his heir. A clump of Elvis' mane, reportedly trimmed by an Army barber upon the late ... Read more

 
Sep 30 2009 12:35PM by Adam Horne

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Spinner: The 1950's -- a decade largely known for social conservatism and conformity -- actually gave birth to some of the most influential musicians and genres in popular music. Perhaps most notable in '50s music is the creation of rock 'n' roll, which was ... Read more

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