Presley, Elvis Aron

Presley, Elvis Aron 8 January 1935; Tupelo, MS – 16 August 1977; Memphis TN A cultural icon of the twentieth century, singer Elvis Presley was the first and possibly the most influential rock ’n’ roll idol. The early repertoire of Presley included among various genres some blues, rockabilly, and rhythm and blues songs, although he was accompanied by country western musicians such as guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black. That synthesis contributed to the birth of rock ’n’ roll. Between…