Elvis Presley‘s “Hound Dog” might sound a little juvenile today but it was a game-changer in the history of rock ‘n’ roll. The tune was written for another singer, and a writer of the track preferred ...

Blues and R&B singer Big Mama Thornton will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this weekend. Ask most folks who first sang the early rock n roll hit "Hound Dog" and they'll tell you Elvis ...

A star once said The Beatles’ “Love Me Do” was inspired by Big Mama Thornton’s “Hound Dog.” She also felt the song was inspired by Barrett Strong’s “Money (That’s What I Want).” Paul McCartney and ...

In a 1990 interview with Rolling Stone, songwriter Jerry Leiber said, “I had to write a song for her that basically said “Go f— yourself,” but how do you do it without actually saying it?” “Her” is ...

Dr. Ben Wynne, a professor of history UNG, has published a book about the story behind Elvis Presley's iconic hit 'Hound Dog.' Article By: Clark Leonard Dr. Ben Wynne, a professor of history at the ...