The Cultural Impact of Elvis Presly in Rock n Roll

He feels rock and rock; he breaths it; he cannot help living without it. These things have driven the soul of the Elvis Presley to create music and to perform in front of a million people worldwide.

Truly, the impact of Elvis Presley in the world of rock and roll still lives on up until this very day. Not only does he have a great vocal color, but is also a central figure in the world of rock and roll. He added up sexiness, soul, and spice to the traditional type of rock in 50s.

Recognizable by his blue suede shoes, capes, and jumpsuit,Elvis Presley, has had an far-reaching cultural force in world of rock n roll over the past decades. He inspired many artists today, making rock n roll the international language of soul-electrifying music. With baritone voice, he both sang rock influenced “danceable” songs and ballads, paving the way for other rock musicians like Big Joe Turner, Jerry Lee Lewis, the Everly Brothers, and many more.

Described as an American music massive force of nature in last century, he independently changed the route of music and culture in the mid 50’s during his peak; together with some of his greatest hits with titles like Heartbreak Hotel, Love Me Tender, A Big Hunk o' Love, and Surrender.

However, Elvis is not only known for his music. He is very also very identifiable with his dance moves, shaking his hips that outraged many people, especially the ladies. Although too sexual in nature, many believe that he had the soul to dance like was “black.”

Among his many accolades, include 3 Grammy Awards, 3 RIAA Platinum Record Awards and 35 RIAA Gold Record Awards, and selling over 1 billion records worldwide, 600 of which are sold in the United Staes alone, making him one of the greatest English language single in the 20th century.