PRESLEY, ELVIS ARON (b. Tupelo, Miss., January 8, 1935–August 16, 1977) Although best remembered as a teen idol and rock star, Presley maintained a strong connection with country music throughout his career, and his singing style, repertoire, and myth had as large an impact on country music as they did on pop in general. It is a rare artist whose music transcends categorization, and an even rarer one who remains influential over two decades after his death; yet Presley undoubtedly will remain…