‘Ultimate rebel’ Elvis drives ‘Jailhouse Rock’ honor

“How dare you think such cheap tactics would work with me!”
“That ain’t tactics, honey. It’s just the beast in me.”
- an exchange between good-girl Judy Tyler and grabby Elvis Presley in “Jailhouse Rock”
Elvis the singer has been much honored. He’s a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Country Music Hall of […]

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