Big Mama Thornton

On This Day

07.25.25

On This Day in 1984, the World Lost the Singer Who Claimed Responsibility for Elvis Presley’s Fortune, Big Mama Thornton

By Melanie Davis
Did You Know

07.25.24

Remembering The Blues Legend Behind Elvis Presley and Janis Joplin’s Greatest Hits

By Melanie Davis
The List

05.13.24

The 5 Best Songs About Man’s Best (Non-Human) Friends

By Thom Donovan
Features

11.12.23

5 Rock Songs That Could be Anthems for Women

By Cillea Houghton
The List

09.23.23

8 of Bruce Springsteen’s Favorite Songs

By Tina Benitez-Eves
Features

07.11.23

10 Influential Artists Who Shaped Rock

By Jacob Uitti
Features

07.09.23

10 Epic Rock Songs with Unforgettable Guitar Riffs

By Cillea Houghton
Features

06.03.23

The Mid-Century-Made Songwriting Duo of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller

By Tina Benitez-Eves
Features

03.31.23

Who Wrote the Controversial-Yet-Classic Blues Rock Song, “Hound Dog”?

By Jacob Uitti
Latest Music News & Stories

05.06.22

Doja Cat Reimagines “Hound Dog” by Big Mama Thornton on ‘Elvis’ Biopic

By Sam Long
Articles

12.12.20

Answers to Readers’ Questions: “Is the song `Hound Dog’ about a dog?”

By Paul Zollo
Features

05.11.20

The 11 Best Harmonica Players Ever

By Jacob Uitti