True King Has Came!

Elvis Presley is an adored cultural icon, even to this day, and this most awesome 20th century singer and actor known the world over as the 'King of Rock and Roll' is still rocking the world in the 21st century with his gorgeous and highly recognizable voice crooning out different genres, including pop, country, blues and gospel. He had a tremendous impact on the American youth consumer market, so much so in fact that 'The Wall Street Journal' even commented in 1956 that 'Elvis Presley today is a business' when taking into account his enormous  record and merchandise sales.  By 1956 Elvis was on his way to becoming a national phenomenon, with teenagers coming in their multitudes to his booked out concerts.

Massive and Lasting Contributions to the Music World

Since his first self-entitled album in 1956, music critics are in unison when they say that  modern rock n roll  would never be where and what it is now without his contributions to the genre.  In spite of his shy nature, Elvis Presley , a best selling solo artist in his time has been nominated and won numerous awards and also been inducted into music halls of fame. IDPoster has some great Elvis Presley posters!

Born a twin in 1935 in Mississippi, Elvis Presley grew up with a tight bond and deep love for this mother and is buried in Graceland, alongside his mother. This music giant never received formal music training but learned to play by ear. He represented sexual liberation at that time and soon came to be known as 'Elvis the Pelvis' because of his slow, rotating pelvis movements. These movements were considered to be highly suggestive and somewhat vulgar , but they became part of his trademarks.

An Ever-Shining Star

Suspicious Minds, a  number one song for Elvis in 1969, and one of his most popular hits, was his final number one in the U.S. pop charts. Elvis fell off the pop charts towards the end of his career, but was still a massive hit on the country music and contemporary adult charts during the 1970's before he died. Graceland was Elvis Presley's primary residence until his death. He was found dead on the floor of his bathroom at Graceland at the age of 42, leaving his ex-wife Priscilla Presley and Lisa Marie, his daughter. Today, while there is no longer the same volume of  album reissues as in the past, Elvis is still a top-earning dead celebrity; and his good looks and talent will ensure that the 'King's' memory lasts, while new stars rise and fall and are simply forgotten.