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Elvis Presley is one of the most influential singer/entertainers of all time and a pioneer of Rock 'n' Roll music.
From meager beginnings in the deep south he rose to the height of stardom in the mid 1950s and early sixties as a successful musician and actor. He had hundreds hit songs Top 101s and Number 1’s and starred in over thirty films in a career of over two decades. He was influenced by African-American musicians of his day, combined the styles of Rhythm and Blues and Country, and set it to up-tempo songs delivering high energy and incredible crowd pleasing performances.
Elvis became one of the most beloved and imitated artists of all time. This is identified by the amount of Tribute Acts throughout the world.The eccentric style and grandiose concerts that defined the second half of his career: rhinestone jumpsuits, sequined capes, and dramatic performances, became not only his trademark, but also iconic symbols of pop music.
Elvis successfully crossed genres and still remains one of the best-selling artists of all time. He is the "King of Rock 'n' Roll".
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