The Cheat Sheet

John Lennon Revealed How Elvis Presley’s ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ Inspired The Beatles’ Songs

John Lennon revealed why The Beatles‘ songs took so long to put together in the studio. In addition, he revealed Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel” was a repeated source of inspiration for the Fab ...
The Cheat Sheet

1 of Elvis Presley’s Biggest Hits, ‘Heartbreak Hotel,’ Was Based on a Real-Life Story That Had a Horrific End

In January 1956, Elvis Presley recorded a song that would become one of his most famous hits. However, the hard-rocking song with dark lyrics spoke of such a sad tale; it led listeners to wonder about ...
The Boston Globe

In Theatre by the Sea’s Elvis jukebox musical, high-octane performances can’t overcome the script’s shortcomings

WAKEFIELD, R.I. – Since Elvis Presley’s death in 1977, pivotal pieces and parts of his life have been exhaustingly chronicled and dramatized. And why not? He’s the undisputed King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, ...