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Rock pioneer and Elvis’ first guitarist Scotty Moore dies at age of 84

Scotty Moore, the pioneering rock guitarist whose sharp, graceful style helped Elvis Presley shape his revolutionary sound and inspired a generation of musicians that included Keith Richards, Jimmy Page and Bruce Springsteen, has died at the age of 84.

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Vintage View: Autograph hunting

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All Whyte on night as guitar edges it and film ‘n frets excite

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Rock ’n roll time as celebrity memorabilia delights at Whyte’s

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Johnny Cash, from rags to rich

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Elvis auction marks 80th birthday

Auction all shook up as Elvis record sells for €64k

The only known surviving promotional copy of Elvis Presley’s first hit has sold to a mystery internet bidder for an eye-catching €64,000 at a major Dublin auction.

Mon, 25 Mar, 2013

Presley recording to shake up Dublin auction

The original recording of Elvis Presley’s first radio hit could leave collectors all shook up when it goes under the hammer in Dublin this month.

Wed, 13 Mar, 2013

Fans mark Elvis's birth

Elvis Presley fans looked back to his beginnings as they gathered at Graceland to celebrate the 69th anniversary of his birth.

Fri, 09 Jan, 2004

Elvis session named as rock moment that changed the world

A studio session which created Elvis Presley’s debut single was today named the pivotal moment in which rock music changed the world.

Sun, 12 Oct, 2003

Man who discovered Elvis dies

SAM PHILLIPS, who discovered Elvis Presley and helped usher in the rock’n’roll revolution, died yesterday at St Francis’ Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee aged 80.

Fri, 01 Aug, 2003

Rock 'n' roll pioneer Phillips dies

Sam Phillips, who discovered Elvis Presley and helped usher in the rock 'n' roll revolution, has died.

Thu, 31 Jul, 2003