Category: Rock and Roll

Ronnie Tutt, Drummer for Elvis and Other Stars, Dies at 83

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Ronnie Tutt, a drummer who spent years playing alongside Elvis Presley and teamed up with other stars ranging from Johnny Cash to Stevie Nicks, has died. He was 83. In a Facebook post early Sunday, Terie Tutt wrote that her father died at home surrounded by his family. “It’s with deep sadness that my…


Remember Rock and Roll Rebellion?

Commentary Elvis swiveling his hips to shrieking fans. The Sex Pistols cursing on live TV. Public Enemy calling for people to “fight the power.” Remember rock and roll rebellion? Our rock stars pushed cultural boundaries and aggravated the squares. They demanded absolutely free expression and hung out with scandalous characters like Lester Bangs and William…