Elvis. The name brings to mind some of the most unforgettable moments of the mid-20th century, including his famous appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" where he was filmed from the waist up and his untimely demise on his porcelain throne. He will always be remembered as the "King of Rock 'n' Roll."
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Elvis. The name brings to mind some of the most unforgettable moments of the mid-20th century, including his famous appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" where he was filmed from the waist up and his untimely demise on his porcelain throne. He will always be remembered as the "King of Rock 'n' Roll."
Elvis' music was the soundtrack of many people's lives during some of the most tumultuous events of the 1950s and '60s. When the civil rights trials of the 1950s were happening, Elvis was producing hits like "Heartbreak Hotel," "Hound Dog," "Don't Be Cruel," "All Shook Up" and "Jailhouse Rock."
During the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, he was crooning "Can't Help Falling in Love" and "Return to Sender." A year later, when President John F. Kennedy's life was taken by an assassin's bullet and when Jack Ruby took that assassin's life, Elvis gave fans "(You're the) Devil in Disguise."
When Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. were shot in 1968, Elvis was back in the music spotlight after having focused on movies for several years. That winter, he sang a song about world peace called "If I Can Dream" on an NBC television special.
Elvis was a jack-of-all-trades when it came to music. He expertly transitioned between blues, rock, country and gospel. Because of his versatility, Elvis acquired legions of fans, and his music captured Americans' hearts.
Elvis had the capacity to move crowds with whatever song he was performing, partly because of his stage presence and partly because of his aforementioned versatility.
Elvis was a legend in his own time, and he remains a legend today. His music helped blaze a trail for other musicians. Elvis was one of the first rock 'n' rollers, and his version of rock 'n' roll transformed into other musicians' versions of rock 'n' roll, which influenced other genres, like rap.
While Elvis did not live as long as some of his contemporaries, he nevertheless carved a place in history as one of the greatest musicians ever. He was one of the first artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Elvis' memory will never die, no matter how far society advances. There is only one Elvis. Well, two, if you count Elvis Costello.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Elvis. The name brings to mind some of the most unforgettable moments of the mid-20th century, including his famous appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" where he was filmed from the waist up and his untimely demise on his porcelain throne. He will always be remembered as the "King of Rock 'n' Roll."
Elvis' music was the soundtrack of many people's lives during some of the most tumultuous events of the 1950s and '60s. When the civil rights trials of the 1950s were happening, Elvis was producing hits like "Heartbreak Hotel," "Hound Dog," "Don't Be Cruel," "All Shook Up" and "Jailhouse Rock."
During the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, he was crooning "Can't Help Falling in Love" and "Return to Sender." A year later, when President John F. Kennedy's life was taken by an assassin's bullet and when Jack Ruby took that assassin's life, Elvis gave fans "(You're the) Devil in Disguise."
When Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. were shot in 1968, Elvis was back in the music spotlight after having focused on movies for several years. That winter, he sang a song about world peace called "If I Can Dream" on an NBC television special.
Elvis was a jack-of-all-trades when it came to music. He expertly transitioned between blues, rock, country and gospel. Because of his versatility, Elvis acquired legions of fans, and his music captured Americans' hearts.
Elvis had the capacity to move crowds with whatever song he was performing, partly because of his stage presence and partly because of his aforementioned versatility.
Elvis was a legend in his own time, and he remains a legend today. His music helped blaze a trail for other musicians. Elvis was one of the first rock 'n' rollers, and his version of rock 'n' roll transformed into other musicians' versions of rock 'n' roll, which influenced other genres, like rap.
While Elvis did not live as long as some of his contemporaries, he nevertheless carved a place in history as one of the greatest musicians ever. He was one of the first artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Elvis' memory will never die, no matter how far society advances. There is only one Elvis. Well, two, if you count Elvis Costello.
