The 8th of January and if the King was alive he would be 77 years old. I am talking about the man who epitomize and bring rock music to the world, the one and only Elvis Presley.
Yes, I am a huge fan of the King. Do idolize him especially his music and his artistic contribution to the world.
How I got into the 'you ain't nuthing but a hound dog' groove, tell me about it at that time I was in high school and it was during the alternative rock music era especially with Nirvana, Pearl Jam, SoundGarden, Blind Melon, R.E.M,.....we are talking about somewhere in the 1990s like 92-93-ish. Actually, thanks to my dad, he was like playing all the Elvis stuff and boom it just got into my head.
Anyway enuf said, of course critics claim he didn't start rock n roll which is true. However, Elvis took out rock n roll and make it into a major music revolution which is in the end open up all the doors of other rockers such Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, and of course later the Beatles, Beach Boys, Led Zepellin, and plenty more. He basically showed the way or open up the 'avenue' for youth to start rocking.Have to admit his sideburns were really the masterpiece especially if one watches the 'Elvis 68 Comeback Special'. That time the King was the man and he rule the music.
Oh well, long live the music of the King and may his legacies and memories linger on our minds forever!
Thankyouverymuch!
Cheerios!
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