Fox News - Fair & Balanced

Jerry Lee Lewis

RelatedTopics

  1. Fats Domino
  2. The Everly Brothers
  3. Johnny Cash
  4. Aaron Neville
  5. Little Richard
  6. June Carter Cash
Get updates on Jerry Lee Lewis
SD museum adds Elvis' guitar to vast collection

A 16th-century Amati violoncello displayed in the National Music Museum has long been nicknamed "The King," but the ghost of a legendary rock 'n' roller has arrived in South Dakota to reclaim his regal moniker.A slightly smashed acoustic guitar played by Elvis Presley on his final tour in 1977 now greets visitors in front of the museum's main galleries. The Martin D-35 was tossed aside by "The King" during a St. Petersburg, Fla., concert after suffering a broken strap and string, said Robert Johnson, a Memphis-based guitarist who donated the item."He broke the strap and at the same time he broke a string," said Johnson, noting Presley's frustration. "He tosses it straight up in the air and it just comes down."Johnson, who played with singer Isaac Hayes and the band John Entwistle's Ox in the 1970s, donated the Elvis guitar and four other celebrity items to the National Music Museum, which is tucked away in an old Carnegie library building on the University of South Dakota campus. The m...

Read More ›

  1. Hollywood Nation: King of Pop Behind the Camera

    Jerry Lee Lewis bears all; The Rock is back in action

  2. Behind the Break # 3

    Jerry Lee Lewis and other memorable comedians

  3. Halftime Report: 1/21/12

    TV's Andy Levy puts the 'ombudsman' in 'Red Eye' ombudsman

  4. Chris Isaak Goes 'Beyond The Sun'

    Chris Isaak on his new album of rock classics originally produced at the Sun Studio in Memphis

  5. Legendary blues singer Etta James dies in California from complications of leukemia

    Etta James' performance of the enduring classic "At Last" was the embodiment of refined soul: Angelic-sounding strings harkened the arrival of her passionate yet mea...

  6. Legendary soul singer Etta James dead at 73

    Etta James, whose powerful voice and passionate delivery created some of music's most iconic love songs such as "At Last," has died at the age of 73 from complicatio...

  7. Saturday's Halftime Report

    Andy Levy puts the 'ombudsman' in 'Red Eye' ombudsman

  8. 'Million Dollar Quartet' Performs 'Blue Suede Shoes'

    The cast of "Million Dollar Quartet" performs for the I-Man.

  9. Neil Cavuto on Frank Rich

    FBN's Neil Cavuto on the New York Times’ Frank Rich’s criticism of his interview with Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal.

  10. Neil Cavuto on Imus's Continuous Fundraising

    FBN's Neil Cavuto discusses commercials for the Imus Ranch.

  11. The Best and Worst of Broadway

    The New York Post's Michael Riedel with a review of many shows on the 'Great White Way.'

  12. Jake Tapper on The Oil Spill

    ABC News’ Jake Tapper on the administration’s handling of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

  1. 411Music: Jerry Lee Lewis

    75-year-old rock legend shows no signs of slowing down

  2. 30 Years of “God Bless the USA”

    Singer/songwriter Lee Greenwood talks to Alan about penning a classic patriotic song.

  3. The Definition of a Successful Family

    Author J.D. Davis on his new book, “Unconquered”, the relationship between Jerry Lee Lewis , Bill Swaggart and Mickey Gilley.

  4. A Preacher, Country Star and Rock Legend

    Author J.D. Davis on his new book, “Unconquered” about cousins Jerry Lee Lewis , Bill Swaggart and Mickey Gilley.

  5. Pen Jillette’s Take on Faith

    Author and magician Penn Jillette on his new book, “Everyday is an Atheist Holiday”.

  6. Rockin’ and Rollin’ in Cleveland

    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame CEO Terry Stewart on the architects and history of the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame museum.

  7. Graceland marks 30th year as tourist attraction

    When Graceland opened to the public 30 years ago this month, nobody knew if it would be a success. Nearly 18 million visitors later, the house where Elvis Presley on...

‹ Prev12345Next ›