Elvis Presley
American singer and actor (1935–1977)
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Videos Mentioning Elvis Presley
Mary Portas: How To Stop Living A Life That Isn't True To You | E85
The Diary Of A CEO
Mary Portas recalls her son's interest in Elvis Presley and relates the public grief over Elvis's death in 1977 to her own unprocessed grief over her mother's death in the same year.
Dan Reynolds: Imagine Dragons | Lex Fridman Podcast #290
Lex Fridman
Lex expresses being 'heartbroken' to learn Elvis didn't write his own songs but acknowledges Elvis's authenticity in performance despite this.
How To Fix Your Focus & Stop Procrastinating: Johann Hari | E114
The Diary Of A CEO
An American singer discussed in an anecdote about a godson's childhood obsession and later loss of focus.
Grimes: Music, AI, and the Future of Humanity | Lex Fridman Podcast #281
Lex Fridman
Musician mentioned as an example of an artist who didn't write his own songs, sparking a discussion about authenticity in art.
Dr. Michio Kaku — Exploring Time Travel, the Beauty of Physics, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A cultural icon mentioned as an example for possibly being alive in a parallel universe according to quantum physics.
Roger Reaves: Smuggling Drugs for Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel | Lex Fridman Podcast #199
Lex Fridman
Legendary musician whose song 'In the Ghetto' is referenced by Roger to illustrate the intergenerational cycle of poverty and welfare that impacts children from broken homes, a topic he connects to the foster care system.
Guy Laliberté, Founder of Cirque du Soleil | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A famous musician who used to perform at the Hilton in Las Vegas.
B. Jeffrey Madoff — The Hidden Persuaders, Working with Ralph Lauren, & More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Artist who covered Lloyd Price's seminal song 'Lottie Miss Clawdy'.
Sam Harris & Jordan Peterson in Vancouver 2018 (with Bret Weinstein moderating) — Second Night
Sam Harris
Used in a similar hypothetical example to Elton John, where the value of his guitar is not in the material but in the socially constructed hierarchy of values.
Javier Milei: President of Argentina - Freedom, Economics, and Corruption | Lex Fridman Podcast #453
Lex Fridman
American singer and "King of Rock and Roll", whom Milei identifies as the 'most amazing rock singer in history of mankind'.
Shep Gordon (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Manager Colonel Tom Parker was associated with.
Mike Birbiglia Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Singer, whose impersonation by Andy Kaufman is mentioned.
Neuromarketing: The new science of consumer decisions | Terry Wu | TEDxBlaine
TEDx Talks
Mentioned as one of the celebrities who were the face of Coca-Cola, contributing to its image as a feel-good product.