The group of inductees were chosen by the Nominating Committee of Local and National Music Professionals, including studio owners, producers, authors, and historians. Memphis has long been known as the home to music's most original creators working in all genres such as the blues, rockabilly and rock 'n' roll, among many others.
According to the Memphis Music Hall of Fame, "The King of Rock 'n' Roll exploded world culture, becoming arguably the greatest musician of all time. Starting at Memphis' Sun Studios, his exposure to gospel, country, and soulful African-American blues created a new musical genre which shook the planet."
Others honored were blues guitarist B.B. King, blues pioneer W.C. Handy, Sun Records founder Sam Phillips, R&B singers Al Green, Isaac Hayes and Booker T. and the MG's. The Memphis Music Hall of Fame is under the administration of the Smithsonian-developed Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum.
Collecting Elvis Volume 21
The 21st.volume of the EPE / De Agostini was released. This volumes contains the movie "Spinout" on DVD, a magazine, memorabelia-reproductions and a mini poster for the movie "Love Me Tender".
Elvis Voted Music Max #1 RockstarAustralian Pay TV music channel MAX regularly shows the ultimate music countdown show, "The Essential 20". Each episode counts down the 20 most essential music lists from all over the music spectrum. The series is hosted by Australian DJ Jabba and features commentary from notable Australian music experts, artists, critics and industry heavyweights. Recently they counted down the Top 20 'Rockstars'. Elvis Presley was voted in as #1.
The Top Five
1. Elvis Presley
2. Freddie Mercury (points removed for the Vacuum Cleaner video. Not very rock'n'roll!)
3. Bon Scott (from AC/DC)
4. Jimi Hendrix
5. Mick Jagger
(Source: EPE / Elvis Information Network)