Elvis Presley and His Music

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The paper discusses the life story one of the best-known and loved entertainers in the world. The paper talks about Elvis Presley, the success story of his life, and his contribution to the world of music. The paper concludes that Elvis helped create a new kind of star, a new kind of music, and a new, enduring kind of legend. He truly was the "King" of his profession, and his enduring popularity indicates he is still the King today.

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"Elvis met the love of his life, Priscilla Presley, when she was only 14-years-old, while he was stationed in Germany during his stint in the army. In 1964, just before she turned 18, she came to the U.S. to visit him, and never left. They were married in Las Vegas in May 1967. On February 1, 1968, she gives birth to Lisa Marie Presley. They divorced in April 1973, but remained close friends. He dies of "heart failure" on August 16, 1977, at the age of 42. His death sent shockwaves around the world, and fans still line up at the gates of his mansion, Graceland, in Memphis to celebrate the anniversary of his birth and death. He was one of the most important rock and roll artists of the 1950s and 1960s, because he not only created his own unique sound based on black, blues, and gospel roots, but he defined how a superstar created and maintained a career for over 20 years. He appeared on television, recorded dozens of albums and singles, and appeared in over 30 films. He was a true rock legend, and it is easy to speculate that had he lived, he would have continued to revive his career throughout his life."

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• Altschuler, Glenn C. All Shook Up: How Rock 'n' Roll Changed America. New York: Oxford University Press, 2003.
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