Personal Narrative: The King Of Rock And Roll

Elvis Presley is one of the biggest names in rock and roll. Singer, musician and actor he was an American icon. He is best known as the King of Rock and Roll. His musical influence included the country and pop music of the time, the gospel music he sang in church and the black R&B music he listened to as a teenager (Comprehensive History of Elvis Presley’s Dynamic Life). Elvis has influenced American culture not only while he was living but also in today’s 21st century. It wasn’t easy for him to be accepted; in fact many adults and the older generations of his time were appalled by his performances and his music. In time though, people were able to accept him and he became well-known all over the world. Even after his death Americans are

Even though he was a Rock and Roll singer he was influenced by pop, country, and gospel music. His music boomed and he got his first recording contract in the late 1950’s. He helped a lot of people to find their “music selves”. His influence on people went beyond music into their daily lives. Many people quoted things Elvis said along his lifetime. One of his famous quotes was “Thank you, Thank you very much.” He has also said “Till we meet again, may god bless you. Adios” (quotes by Elvis,1) He has said these quotes many times, at concerts, gigs, and other places. He also made at least 29 movies in his lifetime.

Elvis Presley was a legend in rock and roll in life. He still is the king of rock and roll even in death. He was born on January 8 1935 in Mississippi in 1948 his family moved to Memphis Tennessee, where he graduated high school from Humes High School. He was attracted to music at a young age and began his music career in 1954 with Sun Records label in Memphis. In late 1955 his recording contract was bought by RCA Victor. By 1956 he was an international sensation. He starred in 33 films and did hundreds of shows and specials. This success would eventually lead him to an early death.

Elvis Presley, the king of rock and roll, a musical icon, was found dead in his home due to a heart attack, but was that truly the death of Elvis? Or is he still roaming around today under a pseudonym out of the public eye? On August 16, 1977 the announcement of The King’s death left millions of his adoring fans awestruck. Once this had happened people started to assume that Elvis had faked his death, because many areas of his passing seemed a bit out of place.

"He lived and he loved the songs that he wrote and the songs that he sang. He’s a man of great courage. He’s kind. He’s gentle and he has God-given talents. He chose a career he was hoping he could make a difference in. That career made a difference in

Elvis “The King” Presley has always been a popular musical artist since the 1950’s. His music was striving and is still popular today. From the start he was bound to become a musician. His music had created its own type of genre which is why it is so unique. Even from the grave he is still known for not only his songs, but the conspiracies surrounding him and his death. Elvis was a figure that was for sure ahead of his time.

Sadley but true, B.B. King died peacefully in his sleep at 9:40 pm. on May 14, 2015, in Las Vegas, NV. He died because of Vascular Dementia.All his friends and family are very thankful for all the prayers and thoughts about BB King. A lot of people loved his music (especially us three) and we all know he will be missed.

Elvis Aron Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi at 4:00 a.m. January 8, 1935. He died August 16, 1977 when he was 42 years old. During his life, he was a superstar in many different genres of music. He was successful in Pop, Gospel, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Country, and Blues. Elvis Presley was a natural phenomenon.

He was claimed that he died from aids. The singer was diagnosed with HIV in the mid 1990’s but he refuse to take any medication. He was so into the belief of prayer he thought that the prayer of the lord could cure him

Yet he kept giving interviews,kept working,and made some of the best music of his life.

His appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show gave the network the highest rating at the time, and yet “Elvis the Pelvis” was shot only from waist up. His hip dusting moves was too risque for 1950s Americans, along with his nature. Yet Elvis was a very religious man; daily he would read the bible, he would never drink, and most of his songs had religious connotations. He was a humble man who remembered where he came from.Elvis Presley was born and raised in Tupelo, Mississippi. He grew up with little money, and his family lived off of welfare. During the year of 1948 Presley moved to Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 13, and there he was introduced to the black community. In Memphis he was a frequent singer at the Reverend H.W. Brewster’s black Memphis church where he learned gospel music.

Elvis Presley was a Rock ’n’ Roll artist composing music from between the 1950’s to the 1970’s. He was one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, and he was often referred to as “The king of Rock and Roll” He was born on the 8th of January 1935 in Mississippi, US. He died on the 16th of August 1977 in Tennessee, US, due to a heart attack He grew up listening to Blues music, so some Blues artists that influenced him were- 'Big Boy' Crudup and 'Big Mama' Thornton. However, his main influence was actually the gospel music in the church.

On the night of April 3, King gave a speech at the Mason Temple Church in Memphis. Just after 6 p.m. the following day, King was standing on the second-floor balcony of the Lorraine Motel, where he and his associates were staying, when a sniper’s bullet struck him in the neck. He was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead about an hour later, at the age of 39

Jagger came to me on little cat feet with a broken tail some 22 years ago. She was an always present, never annoying, tiny little thing. Her maximum weight reached only six pounds. Even as small as she was, Jagger took no guff from anyone, any dog or any cat. She even faced off with a couple of squirrels during her lifetime. She landed me in the hospital twice during two experiences when she was scared and bit me (once at the vet’s and once while I tried to carry her into my new home in Colorado after a 24 hour car trip). People told me I was nuts to keep her but I never even considered letting her go. She was with me through four moves (one out of state) two failed marriages and multiple

The decade of rock history that interests me the most was the sixties. It interests me for many reasons. One of them is that this decade begins to include social consciousness and political statements in music. This catches my attention because before I thought that most music already had these topics. Another reason is that and bubblegum music started out in this decade. I didn't know what these genres of music were until I found them on the website.