Elvis Presley is considered a legend by many people today. He is commonly referred to as the “King of Rock and Roll.” Elvis has sold over one billion records and has 151 albums and singles (Kemp). Elvis is the artist with the largest number of gold‚ platinum‚ and multiplatinum certificates (Kemp). Elvis has performed in many arenas in the United States. Elvis Presley changed the culture of the United States by changing fandom‚ views on segregation‚ music‚ stardom‚ and fashion. Without Elvis‚ we
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Elvis Presley Elvis Presley is the real King of Rock and Roll in my opinion. He could change his singing style just so it could fit and sound good with the different songs he sang. Even while he was dealing with an addiction and going through a divorce he was still on top. He was even able to come back to being a star after a leave of absence since he was in the military. It doesn’t matter what he went through‚ he was able to stay the King and the people agreed even after he died. To begin‚ Elvis
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Leiber and Mike Stoller‚ but people remember the person who put it on the charts‚ Mr. Elvis Presley. Presley used his infamous style of merging rock and roll with gospel music‚ a technique that has never been done before the 1950s‚ and pushed the limits of many Americans by erasing the existing line of “black” and “white” music. Going from poor to riches‚ Presley changed the view and sight of music. With out Presley music would have stayed segregated‚ the civil rights movement would not have moved forward
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ELVIS PERSLEY was an American singer and actor born jan 8 1935 and died onaug 16 1977 who is remembered as one of the most talented cultural icons of the 20th century. He is also popular as one of the best-selling solo artists in the history of recorded music. His fans have fondly named him as the "King of Rock and Roll"‚ or simply "the King". He was child of Vernon and Gladys Presley born at Tupelo‚ Mississippi on January 2‚1935. His twin brother‚ Jessie Garon‚ was stillborn .He relocated
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Elvis Presley was born in a poor family in a small 2 bedroom house in Tupelo Minnesota. Elvis was influenced by gospel‚ and country music. 1953 Elvis paid four dollars to record a two song demo and moved to Memphis tennessee. When Elvis was at young age people noticed he had an astonishing voice. At age 10 he sang in public for the first time. Elvis also loved to play guitar‚ he never got guitar lessons because he learned by watching the other musicians play. After Elvis recorded his two song demo
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Religion All Shook Up People invision Elvis as many things; musician‚ rock idol‚ and sex symbol. There is another facet to Elvis some may not grasp. This facet is the idea that Elvis is another type of faith or religion to his fans. Erika Doss in her book “Elvis Culture Fans‚ Faith‚ and Image” explained this strange aspect of Elvis culture from her point of view. Now Elvis as a religion‚ that may be a big jump even for Elvis Presley‚ even if he is said to be the King of rock-n-roll. Doss
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Elvis is still? For many years there has been many doubts‚ and controversy about the death of probably the biggest figure of the 20th century‚ “The King of Rock N’ Roll”‚ Elvis Aaron Presley. Many people believe that he still alive and for a lot of reasons in which cannot be blamed for believing so. Elvis Presley is alive and the facts will prove it. After Elvis Presley “died” on August 16‚ 1977‚ there have been numerous alleged sightings of him. Fans have noted alleged discrepancies in the death
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is my thesis‚ outline‚ bibliography‚ and sources that I used for my Enriched English class. enjoy C: Thesis: Elvis Presley revolutionized the world of music‚ and has impacted the lives of many. I. Elvis Lives On A. New Music 1. Opened black music to the world 2. Combined gospel‚ blues‚ and country to form a new type of music B. Nicknames 1. The King 2. Elvis the Pelvis C. Graceland 1. Historical Site 2. Worldwide Visitors II. Birth A. Tupelo‚ Mississippi
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Elvis Aron Presley was born in Tupelo‚ Mississippi on January 8‚ 1935 to Vernon and Gladys Presley. He lived in Tupelo until aged 13 when he moved to Memphis with his family. It was there were Elvis got his first guitar and decided to make music his life. In 1954‚ Elvis went to Sun Studios to record a record for his mother as a birthday present. During this session‚ Elvis was heard by Sun Studios owner‚ Sam Phillips. He was signed to the Memphis label and released his first single “That’s Alright
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Elvis was adored and very popular in the 1950s. “Elvis Aaron Presley was born on January 8‚ 1935 into a hard scrabble existence in East Tupelo‚ Mississippi” (ABC-CLIO). Elvis built up his career on his own and was very successful even with all the hate he would receive. He maintained his fame even when he was drafted into the army. He was influenced by many genres and singers so most of his music was by other musicians (ABC-CLIO). In December of 1957 “Presley was drafted into the U.S army…in 1967
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