Analysis of Elvis Presley Deborah Cantin Colorado Technical University Partially Resubmitted From Phases 1, 2, 3, 4 IPs Abstract This paper covers a brief biographical and psychological profile that explores the subject’s childhood, work, personal life, lifetime accomplishments, and philosophy. In addition, I will discuss his inner perspectives using the Cognitive Perspective to describe the two aspects of Mr. Presley’s behavior. I will also discuss his MBTI® Type along with examples to explain my interpretation. His Psychosocial developmental stages examined through his Infancy, Childhood, Adolescence, and Adult hood. We examine these stages using Erick Erickson’s work. His youth compared to Kohlberg’s work on Moral Reasoning …show more content…
Elvis loved his Graceland home. His gravesite located in the Meditation Garden on Graceland’s grounds. The Meditation Garden is fitting for the King’s final resting place. It is here that Elvis loved to meditate and contemplate his spiritual side. Graceland draws millions of tourists each year from all over the World. Elvis’ beliefs demonstrated that he loved people. He gave expensive gifts to his staff and loved ones, such as cars and homes. His spiritual beliefs stayed with him throughout his life. Elvis constantly searched, for the meaning of life and truth. This quest for knowledge inspired him to read several books, and earnestly seek out spiritual mentors. Gospel music played a large role in developing Elvis’ passion for music and spirituality. Every rehearsal session began and ended with a Gospel song or two. “Cognitive Psychology revolves around the notion that if we need to know what makes people tick; then figure out which processes are going on in their minds. Psychologist theorized, from this study, that cognition is a mental act or process by which information exists, (McLeod, 2012)". Erik Erickson believed that people develop in the context of their environments, with the forces of society exerting strong influences on the social world of people in all places of the development, (Board, 2012, pp. 95, 96). The psychobiography of Elvis directly relates to the different stages of Erickson’s cognitive theory, which includes distinct stages like
However, Elvis paused his career and served the army for a year and a half in Germany. Before leaving Germany for Europe, Elvis’s mum passed away. He had permission to leave for her funeral in Memphis. Still feeling down from her death, Elvis returned to the military in Germany. He then met another teenager, Pricilla Beaulieu who lifted his mood
In high school, Elvis Presley and the Presley family moved once again, still in downtown Memphis. Living in Memphis at this time gave Presley at lot of chances to hear music, through church, radio, night clubs, and record stores. At the time, Presley also
Elvis Aron Presley was born January 8, 1935, in Mississippi.His family had very little money(Source #1).Elvis was supposed to be a twin,but due to something tragic his twin was a stillborn.(Source #2).His family had very little money. He was raised to have a strong faith in God. On his 11th birthday he received his first guitar(Source #1).Elvis’s first recording was in his senior year at the Memphis Recording studio(Source #5).A few months after graduating he worked for Crown Electric Company as a delivery truck driver.While doing that he was still fulling his music passion(Source #5).After Elvis had folded from that job he worked as a usher in a movie theater(Source #5)Producer Sam Phillips a local blues label responded to a audition tape of Elvis’s(Source #2).
Presley also struggled with a growing addiction to prescription drugs. Also the once thin rock star was now dealing with a weight problem. On the morning of August 16, 197, the 42-year old Elvis Presley died of heart failure. His death was related to his drug use. He was buried at Graceland property near the grave sites of his mother and father. (biography)
“I never expected to be anybody important” (Elvis Presley). The King of Rock’n’Roll, otherwise known as Elvis Presley, was born on January 8th, 1935. Although he wasn’t automatically declared the King he worked hard to be called that. Starting from a young age he attended the Assembly of God Church where gospel music became a huge influence in his future career. On the King’s birthday he received his first guitar as a gift from his mother. A few years after Presley won his school talent show a few years later with it.
“Elvis was seen as a 'cock rocker', but female admirers often saw him as a 'teenybop' idol” (Duffett, 2001). Women viewed Elvis as a sensitive soul, embodied in a shy man. Instead of using his body movements as a way to empower him as a man, Elvis’ movements have been viewed as ‘ambiguous and vulnerable’ by his female fans. Despite what his body says, his music style also conveys a longing for female companionship, which made women across the country long for the singer (Duffett, 2001). Men longed to be him, and women longed to be with him. However, not everyone was infatuated with Elvis, such as parents and authority figures. “Presley was considered to be a threat to the moral well-being of American youth, especially young women” (Wallace,
At the age of thirteen, Elvis moved to Memphis, Tennessee with his family. At the age of eleven, Elvis received his first guitar. Elvis won his high school talent show. This was Elvis’s first musical success. At the age of eighteen, Elvis paid the Memphis Recording Service to record two songs.
Have you ever wondered how the life of Elvis Presley went? Or how his love for music created fame for him? Well Elvis Aaron Presley was born on january 8th ,1935 in Tupelo,MS to father vernon and mother Gladys presley. Elvis had a twin brother by the name of Jessie garon who sadly died at birth ,leaving Elvis as an only child. Growing up Elvis started showing his love for music and eventually received his first guitar at age eleven and grew up to become one of the most biggest names in rock and roll. Elvis later graduated highschool in Memphis,Tennessee in 1953.
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.
Elvis is regarded as one of the most influential and significant cultural icons of the 20th century. He helped popularized the genre of rock and roll. Therefore his nickname was “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” or “the King.” He became popular because of his energetic songs, provocative dance moves, and numerous television appearances. However, before Elvis became famous, music was traditionally conservative.
Elvis Presley lifetime into fame caused him to become an unforgettable legacy to many Americans. The inspiration and influence had all began ever since Elvis was a child. At a young age, Elvis, who had a very active and joyful personality, obtained an interest in the guitar. So, his family members voluntarily taught Elvis many skills on how to play guitar, as he quickly grew under the love of the style of western country music. Elvis Presley was like a fledgling who didn’t want to leave from its nest and fly away to a different style of music he was not familiar with. When Elvis moved to Memphis, Tennessee, he began exposing himself to many different types of music genres, but never really chose to use the styles in his own music, except other similar styles of country music. Elvis Presley was stated as a
The legend started off with quite humble beginnings. Since Elvis moved often, there were only two things that were consistent in his childhood; his parents and music. With his father working three jobs to support his family, not being successful in any, Elvis grew much closer to his mother (“Notable Biographies”). Presley always surrounded himself with music, so his parents used to say that was his comfort place. In church, he taught himself to play the church piano, which added to his many talents (“About Education”). With problems at school, Elvis continued to surround himself with music more than ever before (“Notable Biographies”). Presley’s singing ability was discovered when he was in elementary school in Tupelo, and he started singing with the choir of his local church. Despite the fact that his family and friends were amazed by his talent, Elvis
If you think Elvis Presley doesn’t have an impact on American society, then you’re wrong. He has revolutionized the world of music, and even movies. It eventually earned him the name “The King of Rock ‘n Roll”. He started out as a truck driver, which gives many of “normal” people hope that we could become as famous as him, but his charismatic attitude and dance moves is what sets him apart. That very charisma is what brought together thousands of people to his concerts.
Elvis was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, but moved to Nashville with his family when he was a teen. He was 11 when he got his first guitar and that is when he fell in love with music. In 1953, when Elvis was a teen, he decided to stop by Sun Studios to record a few songs he made ("Elvis Presley"). His first single that made it big and was played on the local radio in 1954 was "That's All Right". Sam Phillips (producer of Sun Studios) saw Elvis’s talent and had guitarist, Scotty Moore and bass player, Bill Black work with Elvis. The three of them performed at Louisiana Hayride, which is where Elvis became more well known. In 1955, Elvis signed with RCA Records and made his first album in January, 1956. That album included “Heartbreak Hotel” which
During Elvis’s teen years he attended L.C. Humes High School. It wasn’t so easy for Elvis and his family growing up in the poor neighborhoods of North Memphis. Presleys parents were steady working different jobs, to create a better life in Memphis, Tennessee. While in Memphis, Elvis and his family shared a house with other families lived in a rooming house on Washington Street while later, at Poplar Avenue. Elvis father Vernon decided the poor lifestyle was unhealthy and applied for a job at Public Housing. In September 1949, the Memphis Housing Authority transitioned the family into an apartment at the nearby Lauderdale Courts. Elvis met Farley Guy, Paul Dougher and Buzzy Forbess they too had lived at the Lauderdale Courts (Doll).