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Test your knowledge of Elvis Presley

Written by admin on August 16, 2011 – 7:22 am -

Elvis Presley died 34 years ago today in Memphis, Tennessee. To mark the occasion, the latest Classic Pop Icons “Rock and Pop Quiz” is devoted to the rock ‘n’ roll legend.

For each of the 20 questions, you are asked to choose the correct answer from four possibilities. Once all 20 have been selected, click the “Show Results” button to find out how well you did.

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Was Elvis Presley the original choice for “Death Wish” role?

Written by admin on August 4, 2011 – 9:15 pm -

There are many classic movie roles that were originally intended for a different actor. Frank Sinatra was offered Dirty Harry, Tom Selleck was in the running for Indiana Jones and Mel Gibson turned down the chance to play the Terminator! One of the more unexpected examples came to light this week with evidence suggesting that Elvis Presley was the original choice for the lead role of Paul Kersey in the movie “Death Wish.” The role of course went to Charles Bronson, who Elvis had worked with a decade before in “Kid Galahad.”

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Lennon/Dylan-owned guitar and Elvis letter up for auction

Written by admin on July 12, 2011 – 9:34 pm -

A guitar previously owned by both John Lennon and Bob Dylan, and a handwritten letter by Elvis Presley are among the star lots at an auction in Dallas, Texas later this month.

John Lennon purchased the Gibson J-160 E Sunburst acoustic-electric guitar in 1967 and used it throughout the following year, including during the Beatles’ expedition to Rishikesh, India. Lennon gifted the guitar to Bob Dylan around Christmas 1968 and Dylan used the guitar for recording and on tour for many years.