Adepoju Paul OlusegunElvis Presley, Rock 'n' Roll King
January 10th 2007 22:46
Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), popularly called "The King of Rock 'n' Roll" or simply "The King", was an American singer, musician and actor.
Readers of this article might know more but this piece is posted to pay tribute to Elvis Presley on his birthday. He would have been 72. He remains a pop icon and is regarded by some to be the most important, original pop entertainer of the last fifty years. There is little doubt that Presley is the most talked about and written about performer of the 20th Century. Presley's birth certificate uses the spelling 'Aron', but his estate has designated 'Aaron' as the official spelling of his middle name. It is spelled 'Aron' because of his twin brother that died at birth, Garon, so Elvis would always have a part of his brother with him.
Presley started as a singer of rockabilly, singing many songs including rhythm, blues, gospel and country. He was first billed as "The Hilbilly Cat". His combination of country music with bluesy vocals and a strong back beat marked a significant path toward rock & roll. Although he was the most commercially successful singer of rock and roll, he was likewise successful with ballads, country, gospel, blues, pop, folk and even semi-operatic and jazz standards. In a musical career of over two decades, Presley set many records, such as concert attendance, television ratings, and records sales. He became one of the best-selling artists in music history.
He is an icon of modern American pop culture. In the late 1960s, Presley re-emerged as a live performer of old and new hit songs, both on tour and in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he was known for his on-stage highly energetic performances both vocally and physically. His sartorial jump-suits and capes added much to the stage drama of his performances. He attracted massive attendance figures. His concert performances were staggering in quantity, considering they numbered 1,145 in 8 years, 1969-1977. He continued to perform before sell-out audiences around the U.S. until his demise in 1977. His death was premature at 42, and it was a huge shock to his fans worldwide. However, it soon became clear that a combination of over-work, depression, bad diet and severe abuse of prescription drugs, hastened his premature departure. However, regardless all the controversy shrouding his death, his popularity as a singer has survived his death.
Who can forget his rendition of "Love me Tender" or "Can't Help Falling in Love" ... and many more of his heartwarming songs? Any young at heart or the romantics will find it hard to resist a drool over Elvis Presley's renditions of his loved songs - on CD, radio, or other media - that endear him to millions through the years.
Readers of this article might know more but this piece is posted to pay tribute to Elvis Presley on his birthday. He would have been 72. He remains a pop icon and is regarded by some to be the most important, original pop entertainer of the last fifty years. There is little doubt that Presley is the most talked about and written about performer of the 20th Century. Presley's birth certificate uses the spelling 'Aron', but his estate has designated 'Aaron' as the official spelling of his middle name. It is spelled 'Aron' because of his twin brother that died at birth, Garon, so Elvis would always have a part of his brother with him.
Presley started as a singer of rockabilly, singing many songs including rhythm, blues, gospel and country. He was first billed as "The Hilbilly Cat". His combination of country music with bluesy vocals and a strong back beat marked a significant path toward rock & roll. Although he was the most commercially successful singer of rock and roll, he was likewise successful with ballads, country, gospel, blues, pop, folk and even semi-operatic and jazz standards. In a musical career of over two decades, Presley set many records, such as concert attendance, television ratings, and records sales. He became one of the best-selling artists in music history.
He is an icon of modern American pop culture. In the late 1960s, Presley re-emerged as a live performer of old and new hit songs, both on tour and in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he was known for his on-stage highly energetic performances both vocally and physically. His sartorial jump-suits and capes added much to the stage drama of his performances. He attracted massive attendance figures. His concert performances were staggering in quantity, considering they numbered 1,145 in 8 years, 1969-1977. He continued to perform before sell-out audiences around the U.S. until his demise in 1977. His death was premature at 42, and it was a huge shock to his fans worldwide. However, it soon became clear that a combination of over-work, depression, bad diet and severe abuse of prescription drugs, hastened his premature departure. However, regardless all the controversy shrouding his death, his popularity as a singer has survived his death.
Who can forget his rendition of "Love me Tender" or "Can't Help Falling in Love" ... and many more of his heartwarming songs? Any young at heart or the romantics will find it hard to resist a drool over Elvis Presley's renditions of his loved songs - on CD, radio, or other media - that endear him to millions through the years.
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Comment by katyzzz
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A great post. Well done.
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Comment by Tel
I always prefer to remember Elvis as the man who who gave us beautiful musical renditions of some enchanting pop songs before depression, drugs and all that, took his life over.
Take care.
Tel
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Comment by Tel
G'day!