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  • Oct 21, 1965
    Former Elvis Presley bass player Bill Black dies at Memphis' Baptist Memorial Hospital during surgery for a brain tumor at age 39. He played on Presley's "Don't Be Cruel," "Hound Dog" and "Heartbreak Hotel," eventually forming his own combo
    Jan 14, 2009
    Elvis Presley sidemen D.J. Fontana and Bill Black are announced as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, alongside Wanda Jackson, Spooner Oldham and Bobby Womack
    Apr 4, 2009
    Elvis Presley sidemen Bill Black and D.J. Fontana join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Cleveland's Public Hall. Also added: Wanda Jackson, Spooner Oldham and Bobby Womack
    Jun 27, 2011
    Elvis Presley & The Blue Moon Boys are ranked at #47 as Gibson.com begins rolling out the Top 50 American Rock Bands of All-Time. The Lovin' Spoonful finishes #45

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