Elvis Presley Made History as an Inaugural Inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 40 Years Ago

24 January 2026, 2:59 am

Forty years ago, Elvis Presley made history as one of the inaugural inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The year was 1986, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was a brand-new establishment ...... Read More »

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