Mark James (1940–2024), songwriter of Hooked on a Feeling

Mark James was a songwriter who wrote a string of major hits performed by artists like Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson, including “Hooked on a Feeling,” “Suspicious Minds,” and “Always On My Mind.”

Anita Wood Brewer (1938–2023), singer and Elvis Presley’s girlfriend 

Anita Wood Brewer was a singer and TV performer who dated before his marriage.

Stella Stevens (1938–2023), Nutty Professor & Poseidon Adventure star

Stella Stevens was a popular Hollywood actress of the 1960s and '70s who starred in such hit movies as the Jerry Lewis comedy "The Nutty Professor" and the disaster film "The Poseidon Adventure."

Lisa Marie Presley (1968–2023), singer-songwriter and Elvis Presley’s daughter

Lisa Marie Presley was a singer and songwriter and the daughter of and Priscilla Presley.

Diane McBain (1941–2022), Elvis Presley’s co-star in “Spinout”

Diane McBain was an actress best known for starring with Elvis Presley in the movie “Spinout.”

Gene Cipriano (1928–2022), woodwind player recorded with Sinatra and Prince

Gene Cipriano  was a renowned woodwind session player who recorded with Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Prince, Miles Davis, Olivia Newton-John, and Paul McCartney.  

Jerry Lee Lewis (1935–2022), “Great Balls of Fire” rock 'n' roll pioneer

Jerry Lee Lewis was a singer and pianist who pioneered rock n’ roll with hits including “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin' On” and “Great Balls of Fire.”

Venetia Stevenson (1938–2022), glamorous 1950s Hollywood star  

Venetia Stevenson was an actress who starred in films in the 1950s and 1960s including “Darby’s Rangers.”

Gene LeBell (1932–2022), the “Godfather of Grappling” and legendary stuntman 

Gene LeBell was a legendary stuntman and martial artistknown for pioneering mixed martial arts who trained .

Shonka Dukureh (1977–2022), “Elvis” actress and blues singer 

Shonka Dukureh was a blues singer and actress who appeared as Big Mama Thornton in the recent Baz Luhrmann movie “Elvis.” 

Laurel Goodwin (1942–2022), Elvis co-star and Yeoman Colt from “Star Trek”

Laurel Goodwin was an actress known for co-starring with in “Girls! Girls! Girls!” and playing Yeoman Colt in the rejected “Star Trek” pilot, “The Cage.”

Bappi Lahiri (1952–2022), India’s “Disco King”

Bappi Lahiri was a popular Bollywood singer and composer who was known as the “Disco King” of India.

Dallas Frazier (1939–2022), legendary country music songwriter

Dallas Frazier was a hit-making country music songwriter known for writing “Elvira,” which was a hit for the Oak Ridge Boys.

Ronnie Tutt (1938–2021), drummer for Elvis Presley, Jerry Garcia

Ronnie Tutt was a drummer who performed and recorded with artists including and .

Lloyd Price (1933–2021), R&B pioneer known for “Personality,” “Lawdy Miss Clawdy”

Lloyd Price was one of the great R&B stars of the 1950s and ‘60s, known for hits including “Personality” and “Lawdy Miss Clawdy.”

Tempest Storm (1928–2021), legendary burlesque performer

Tempest Storm was one of the most famous burlesque stars of all time, known for her headline shows on the Las Vegas Strip.

Jimmie F. Rodgers (1933–2021), early rock and roll star who sang “Honeycomb”

Jimmie F. Rodgers was an early rock and roll star who had a No. 1 hit in 1957 with “Honeycomb.”

Billy Joe Shaver (1939–2020), legendary outlaw country songwriter

Billy Joe Shaver was a legendary outlaw country singer-songwriter whose songs were recorded by , Willie Nelson, and .

Mac Davis (1942–2020), “Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me” singer-songwriter

Mac Davis was a singer-songwriter who had a No. 1 hit in 1972 with “Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me” and wrote hit songs for other artists including “In the Ghetto.”

W.S. “Fluke” Holland (1935–2020), drummer for Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins

W.S. “Fluke” Holland was a drummer who played for and , including on classic songs such as “Blue Suede Shoes” and “Ring of Fire.”

Elvis Should Have Died in 2019, not 1977

When Memphis radio DJ , the late Elvis Presley’s best friend, died on Feb. 5, he was not the first or the second or even the third but the fourth of Elvis’s friends, colleagues, and peers to pass away in the first few weeks of the year. Klein’s death comes on the quick heels of two of Elvis’s recording-studio guitarists, (Jan. 17) and (Jan. 21). All three men died of natural causes in their 80s and 90s. So did Elvis's longtime drummer, , just a few months ago. And Elvis’s stepbrother, the evangelist , died just last week, in his 60s.

George Klein (1935–2019), Memphis DJ and friend of Elvis Presley

He met Elvis in high school and the two remained lifelong friends.

Harold Bradley (1926–2019), Hall of Fame country music guitarist

Country Music Hall of Fame guitarist who was instrumental in creating “the Nashville sound.”

Tony Joe White (1943–2018), “Polk Salad Annie” songwriter

The “swamp rock” musician had songs recorded by Elvis Presley and Tina Turner.

D.J. Fontana (1931–2018), drummer for Elvis Presley

D.J. Fontana, the drummer who helped launch rock ‘n’ roll as Elvis Presley’s sideman, died Wednesday, June 13, 2018, according to the Associated Press. He was 87.

Suzanna Leigh (1945 – 2017), starred with Elvis Presley in the movie “Paradise, Hawaiian Style.”

Named herself after her godmother Vivien Leigh…

Ben Dorcy (1925 – 2017), country music’s original roadie

Ben Dorcy, legendary country music roadie, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, according to a post on Willie Nelson’s Facebook page. He was 92.

Forever Elvis

Elvis Presley died 40 years ago, but the King lives on.

Red West (1936 - 2017), actor in Elvis Presley films

Actor was a close friend of Elvis Presley…

Joe Esposito (1938 - 2016), Elvis Presley's close friend and road manager

Elvis Presley's close friend and road manager Joe Esposito has died, according to The Associated Press. He was 78.

Al Caiola (1920–2016), guitarist on Mrs. Robinson, Stand by Me

Versatile session guitarist who played the “Bonanza” theme.

Scotty Moore (1931 - 2016), guitarist with Elvis Presley

Scotty Moore, the Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer who performed on "Hound Dog," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Blue Suede Shoes," and dozens of other rock classics with Elvis Presley, died June 28, 2016, according to multiple news sources. He was 84.

Chips Moman (1937–2016), record producer for Elvis Presley

Grammy winner produced hits for Elvis Presley and others.

Janis Martin: The Female Elvis

Janis Martin was a rockabilly darlin' in a man's world. At just 15, she was poised for stardom in the rising genre, one of the few women who'd make a mark in the early days of rock 'n' roll. She was writing her own songs and performing them with a unique brand of swagger that drove fans wild. So why haven't most people heard of the young woman known as the Female Elvis?

Remembering Elvis Photographer Alfred Wertheimer

When asked to photograph a young singer in 1956, Alfred Wertheimer's first response was Elvis who?

Ed Sullivan: Civil Rights Trailblazer

For more than 20 years, most Americans knew what they were doing on Sunday nights: watching "The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS, eager to see which new talent or old favorite it's host would bring to the stage that week. Ed Sullivan, who died Oct. 13, 1974, 40 years ago, introduced more than 10,000 acts between 1948 and 1971.

The Greatest Elvis Song of All Time

Sixteen Elvis Presley songs entered the arena. All were hit singles, all beloved by his fans – but only one could win...

Elvis Lives!

Elvis Presley may have "left the building" but his enduring legend and spirit have not departed.

The Disappointing Career of George Weiss

George Weiss wrote classic songs like "What A Wonderful World" and "Can't Help Falling in Love" – so it may come as a surprise that anyone believed he'd made the wrong career choice.