Emma McKee

Elvis wears a leather jacket and holds a guitar with his back to the camera. He stands in a room with red lighting.

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Elvis’ Girlfriend Said Romantic Relationships With Him Were ‘Adolescent’ Until He Expected You to Become His Mother

Elvis Presley's girlfriend said their relationship began very innocently. soon, though, he expected her to act as a mother to him.

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Elvis’ Dad Blamed the Musician for His Poor Health and His Mother’s Death: ‘It About Killed Him’

Elvis Presley and his father had a good relationship. Still, his father once blamed him for his heart attack and his mother's death.

Elvis wears a white jumpsuit and sings into a microphone while onstage.

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Elvis Fans Left 1 Disastrous Concert ‘Shaking Their Heads and Speculating on What Was Wrong With Him’

Elvis Presley left the stage halfway through a concert. His fans left the show confused and worried about his well-being.

Elvis Presley wears sunglasses and a patterned shirt. His bodyguard, Red West, stands in front of him.

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Elvis’ Bodyguards Broke a Singer’s Foot for Providing Elvis With Cocaine

A singer introduced Elvis Presley to cocaine, When the musician's bodyguard found out about this, he reacted violently.

Elvis Presley wears a black jacket with a red scarf and stands with his arms crossed.

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Elvis’ Friend Said He Felt ‘Naked’ When He Left the Musician’s Side

Elvis Presley made his friend so mad that he left a vacation. His friend admitted this was difficult, as he felt strange without Elvis.

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John Lennon Had to Beg Paul McCartney to Turn on His Father and Rejoin The Beatles

Paul McCartney wasn't sure he would return to The Beatles after he got a job. John Lennon had to convince him to come back to the band.

Colonel Tom Parker has a pipe in his mouth and sits next to Elvis Presley. They sit in front of a wood paneled wall.

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Colonel Tom Parker ‘Destroyed’ the Unity of Elvis’ Entourage

Colonel Tom Parker decided to tighten up Elvis Presley's entourage. One member said this ruined all the fun of it.

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George Harrison Sent The Beatles Careening Off the Road in a Frightening Van Crash

George Harrison loved cars and driving. Still, he once got into a frightening accident with the rest of The Beatles in the vehicle.

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Elvis’ Friend ‘Really Blew Up’ at His Doctor After Finding the Musician Collapsed on the Floor

Elvis Presley called his friend during a health scare. When his friend arrived, he turned on Elvis' doctor for letting this happen.

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Elvis’ Relative Had to ‘Cater to Him Like a Small Child’: ‘I Had to Baby Talk to Him’

Elvis Presley liked people in his life to baby him. His cousin's wife shared all that she had to do for him.

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Elvis’ Friend Had to Be ‘Careful Not to Embarrass Him’ When Talking About His Declining Health

Elvis Presley's friend worried that his health was in danger. Most other people in his life avoided saying anything to him about it.

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John Lennon Was ‘Scared Stiff’ When He Left Hamburg After the Other Beatles Abandoned Him

John Lennon thought he was going to be jumped when he left Hamburg. Here's why he was so nervous on the trip back to Liverpool.

Paul McCartney sits on a bed and rests his chin on his fist.

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Paul McCartney Shared Joyful Memories of the ‘Innocence’ of His Childhood Christmases

Paul McCartney said the holiday season was always joyful as a child. He shared how his family celebrated the season.

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The Final Song Elvis Presley Sang Before He Died

Elvis Presley serenaded his friends just hours before he died. Here's the haunting final song he sang that day.

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George Harrison Received a ‘Depressing’ Christmas Present That Made Him Dread His Future

George Harrison's father had clear expectations for his son's career. Here's the Christmas present that hinted at his hopes.

Elvis stands with his arm around Colonel Tom Parker, who wears a Santa suit.

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Elvis’ Aunt Spent Christmas Calling His Entourage Freeloaders Who Only Wanted His ‘Damn Money’

Elvis Presley's aunt thought people in his entourage were taking advantage of him. Here's what she said about his friends.

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Elvis’ Friend Teared Up When He Saw How Terrible Elvis Looked on Tour

Elvis Presley did not seem to be doing well on a tour in the 1970s. His friend was so worried that he began to tear up.

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John Lennon Said He Was Half ‘Monk’ and Half ‘Performing Flea’ in Hamburg

John Lennon felt lost after he left Hamburg. He stepped back from music because he felt torn between his two identities.

A black and white picture of Elvis Presley looking at the camera. Half his face is in shadow.

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Elvis Went ‘Out of His Mind’ With Anger After His Aunt Embarrassed Him on Christmas: ‘He Was Just Screaming’

Elvis Presley's aunt began to yell at his entourage on Christmas. He got so angry at her that he couldn't calm himself down.

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Elvis Had a Dream That Left Him in Such a ‘Rage’ That He Almost Ruined Christmas

Elvis Presley's father constantly warned him about his entourage. Elvis ignored him, but the concerns came through in a dream on Christmas.