Elvis Presley

Irene May Berry celebrating her 103rd birthday with her family.

'Truly remarkable' - 103rd birthday marked with Elvis-themed party

Splinter members Bob Purvis and Bill Elliott with George Harrison, centre.

The Beatle who helped a South Shields man onto the music ladder

The gold plectrum coin is layered in pure 24-carat gold

Is this gold plectrum coin the ultimate collectable for Elvis fans?

The Official Elvis Presley Plectrum Coin is available to anyone, but only one coin can be ordered per household

Elvis fans can claim a free silver coin by following these steps

The Beatles performing in 1963.

South Shields musician's bond with Lennon

On what would have been the 90th birthday of the King, here's Elvis Presley's most successful film, and where you can stream the majority of his 31 pictures,.

How to watch Elvis Presley’s cinematic outings on his 90th birthday

Operation Elvis was a stage hit at Bedewell Primary School 16 years ago and it gave children the chance to dress up as Elvis - and other rock and roll stars.

A burning love for Elvis who would have been 90 this month

Woman listening to Christmas music.

Watch: Full list of every UK Christmas number one since records began

Paul Spiers, who was denied a crowdfunded trip by his employer, enjoys a free holiday to Portugal.

Watch: Cleaner denied crowdfunded trip enjoys free holiday to Portugal

Road sweeper Paul Spiers, with Lisa Knight who organised the holiday fundraiser.

Watch: Cleaner denied crowdfunded trip “over the moon” to win holiday

Whitburn Library

'Daytime disco' coming to Whitburn inspired by actress' nightclub wave

The Elvis Presley Remembrance Show in 1982 at Hedworth Hall. Were you there?

Nine South Tyneside pictures to take you back to 1981 and 1982

Box set released of Elvis on tour

All the excitement with Elvis on Tour

Trevor Cajiao with some of his Elvis records.

Time of our Lives: South Tyneside man celebrates Elvis Presley anniversary

Trevor Cajiao with the 50th edition of his rock 'n' roll magazine Now Dig This.

Meet the South Shields rock '˜n' roll fan who's keeping the memory of Elvis aliv...

Elvis Presley.

Remembering the day that the world lost Elvis Presley
It was a sad day indeed for music-lovers here and around the world, when 41 years ago today, '˜The King', Elvis Presley, died at the age of just 42.
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Fats Domino pictured in 1967. Picture: PA.

Rock 'n' roll pioneer Fats Domino dies at 89

Singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot.

Veteran singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot hotfooting it back to UK for first sh...

Six of David Bowie's albums are in the Top 40 best sellers of the year so far.

David Bowie dominates the best sellers list

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