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Elvis Presley
Rock music, also known as Rock & Roll, is a type a music that originated in the mid-1950s in the United States. It was very popular throughout much of the world and it still is. Rock and Roll consists of elements of various white and black American music styles. Such as black rhythm and blues (noted for saxophone solos), black guitar-accompanied blues, black and white gospel music, the songs of white popular crooners and harmony groups, and white country and western music. Rock music was actually referred to as “rock ‘n’ roll” while emerging in 1954-55. It was simply called “rock music” after 1964. From the earlier period, the change in terminology shows both a break and a continuity. Rock music was no longer just for dancing. Then, music was influenced by British groups such as the Beatles after 1964.
The King of Rock came to the world on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi. He came from very deferential beginnings and grew up to become one of the most successful names in rock ‘n’ roll. In 1946, Elvis was given his first guitar as a gift from his mother on his 11th birthday. A few years later when he won a talent show at Humes High School in Memphis, he had his first taste of musical success. Presley soon began recording, touring, and trying to pursue his musical dream after Sam Phillips, the record label owner of Sun Studio, decided to take Presley under his wing. Elvis's awards includes 2 Golden Apple Awards and 3 Laurel Awards. He was one of the first performers inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Sadly, Elvis Presley is not still performing and died of heart failure at the age of 42 in the morning of August 16, 1977. His death was later ruled that it had to do with his prescription drug use.
I listened to Can’t Help Falling in Love (1961) and it was very relaxing listening to his smooth voice. The rhythm was nice and simple and it turns out that I really like the song. I also listened to Burning Love (1973). I came upon this

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