The breakout hit was blues great Big Mama Thornton's 1953 rendition of "Hound Dog." Presley's version hit No. 1 in 1956.

Publicist Bobbi Marcus says Leiber died Monday.

McCartney dropped a personal guitar pick on Elvis Presley's grave and said it was "so Elvis can play in heaven."

"The Exorcist" made its premiere nationwide in 1973.

The last guitar that Elvis Presley ever played in concert.

Over the years, his songs were recorded by greats like Elvis Presley, B.B. King and Aretha Franklin.

Elvis Presley recorded the song "Jailhouse Rock" in 1957.

Jerry Lee Lewis announced he and his sixth wife, Kerrie, were divorcing after 17 years of marriage in 2002.

Bing Crosby recorded "White Christmas" in 1942.

Undated -- On December 26th, 1944, Tennessee Williams' play "The Glass Menagerie" was first performed publicly in Chicago.

In 1955, Decca Records released "See You Later, Alligator" by Bill Haley and the Comets.

In 1957, Elvis...

Elvis Presley items including his ID bracelet, some of his rings and his
wallet-size Army induction portrait are going on display at the Rock
and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland.