These are questions and themes tackled in Preston Lauterbach’s new book, “Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King.” Lauterbach joined “Marketplace Morning Report” host David ...

Preston Lauterbach's new book, "Before Elvis," celebrates the many Black artists who shaped Elvis Presley’s creative vision ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Gene “Daddy G” Barge, an admired and durable saxophone player, songwriter and producer who worked on hits by ...

The last of the five members of the iconic American rock group, The Band, Garth Hudson’s death is the end of an era.

Iconic songs by Sam Cooke, Kim Weston, Public Enemy, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar and more depict the fight for civil rights.

Johnny Rotten was born, Justin Timberlake was born, The Clash toured the U.S., Little Richard's movie was released, and The ...

It was the moment Gladys and Vernon Presley had been waiting for. She was set to give birth to the couple’s first child in ...

Experts have issued a crucial warning to motorists over one little-known driving rule. You may be surprised to hear this concerns checking the windows and other car parts before setting off ...

So, he interviewed Elvis on the air, which was a pretty cool thing." A pioneering Oklahoma DJ with a deep, distinctive voice and a deep love for music, Wehba died Jan. 17. The longtime DJ known ...

Dale Wehba was still in high school when he got his first job as a disc jockey, and it wasn't long before he boldly landed the king of all on-air interviews: Elvis Presley ... deep love for music, ...