The Commercial Appeal would serve as inspiration for two separate musical marches during the 20th century, including one with a tie to Elvis Presley.
Bob Mehr is a music writer at The Commercial Appeal. Since 2006, he has led the paper’s coverage of music and the music business, focusing on topics such as music genres, concerts and festivals, and entertainment news. A two-time Grammy award winner, Mehr's work has been featured in prominent outlets including The New York Times, USA TODAY, and Rolling Stone.










