| If you're not an Elvis Presley fan and not crazy | | | | enigmatic personality, ultimately crowned him with |
| about hearing news about the legendary | | | | the title, king of rock-and-roll. |
| entertainer, you could probably hide away deep in | | | | Elvis fans encompass men, women, and children |
| the woods in a log cabin without a television, or | | | | of all ages, and culture. However, when Elvis first |
| radio so you don't hear anything about Elvis this | | | | appeared on the American scene, most of his |
| August. | | | | fans and followers were females. A female Elvis |
| August 16, 2007, will mark the 30 year | | | | fan confesses that Elvis was something for the |
| anniversary of Elvis Presley's death. Elvis passed | | | | girls, and he's what every guy hopes to be. |
| away 30 years ago on August 16, 1977. Other | | | | One of the things that sky rocketed Elvis in |
| anniversaries of Elvis Presley's death were | | | | popularity in America was due to the fact that Ed |
| important. However, in August, fans will be | | | | Sullivan insisted on filming him from the waist up. |
| celebrating a special time marking the king of | | | | When Elvis seemed to overcome this obstacle by |
| rock-and-roll's death. | | | | moving his hands and upper body around in wild |
| Most radio stations will be playing songs recorded | | | | gyrations, his popularity increased among the |
| by the king of rock-and-roll. This includes classical, | | | | American people. It was front-page news that |
| country, and hip-hop radio stations, alike. | | | | Elvis was filmed from the waist up, but overcame |
| Since Elvis' passing, millions of his records have | | | | the challenge. |
| been sold, and millions have toured Presley's | | | | Although many people argue that Elvis' movies |
| mansion, Graceland, in Memphis Tennessee. It is | | | | were not the best products Hollywood has ever |
| said that there are so many Elvis impersonators | | | | put out, most people have watched at least one |
| because of the huge number of fans who desire | | | | of them. Many argue that Elvis had the potential |
| to remember the king on stage. There is certainly | | | | to be a good actor. His part in King Creole is said |
| no shortage of Elvis impersonators to go around | | | | to have been his best acting role ever. However, |
| for everyone. In fact, Elvis impersonators now | | | | Hollywood just wanted to make as much money, |
| have an official organization. It seems that Elvis, | | | | for the least amount, as possible. Putting Elvis on |
| and even Elvis impersonators, have become part | | | | film, with a guitar, simply guaranteed money in |
| of American culture. | | | | the bank for Hollywood executives. |
| The US government has even issued a postage | | | | When Elvis arrived on the music scene, he |
| stamp in memory of Elvis. Numerous people have | | | | delivered a potent mixture of rhythm-and-blues, |
| claimed spotting the king at different places | | | | gospel, and rockabilly, combined with good looks, |
| around the world, as well. However, this may be | | | | and visual stimulation. There was no trend in music |
| wishful thinking. One cannot argue with the fact | | | | in the mid-fifties when Elvis made his debut. Most |
| that millions of people are still smitten with the | | | | of the entertainer's were carried through from |
| former truck driver from Tupelo, Mississippi. | | | | the forties from the World War II era. |
| Over the years, people have wondered, and | | | | Rock-and-roll was just beginning to take form. |
| often argued, with the fact that Elvis has been | | | | Most of the rock-and-roll songs at that time were |
| given the title, king of rock-and-roll. Why not | | | | "candy and lollipop" songs. Most of the entertainers |
| another artist? Why not James Brown? Why not | | | | were told to smile pretty and look nice for the |
| little Richard? Why not Chuck Berry? | | | | camera. Elvis turned everything upside down by |
| However, most fans would not dispute who the | | | | looking straight into the camera, raising one |
| title belongs to. I believe that Elvis was given the | | | | eyebrow up, and sneering with a crooked lip. He |
| title for two reasons. The first reason is that he | | | | wasn't afraid to display a teenage rebellious |
| simply was a great singer and entertainer. For | | | | attitude on stage. |
| example, when you watch him sing and dance in | | | | Even though Elvis was good at curling his lip, |
| the movie Viva Las Vegas, it is easy to see that | | | | sneering at the camera, and making the older |
| Elvis had great musical rhythm. He didn't just clap | | | | generation think they knew what he was all |
| his hands, snap his fingers, and try really hard to | | | | about, he turned around and sang gospel songs |
| move his feet along with the music, like many | | | | and displayed a personality of humility. This is |
| others do. | | | | where Elvis' mysterious, enigmatic personality |
| Singing and dancing came natural to Elvis, that's | | | | began. |
| why he did it so well. He simply felt the music, | | | | I think most people would conclude that Elvis is |
| and moved according to the music. The second | | | | part of American culture, just like baseball and |
| reason Elvis has the title king of rock-and-roll, is | | | | football. His 30-year anniversary will certainly be a |
| that he is part of an enigma and mystery in our | | | | special occasion for fans all around the world and |
| culture. From been named Elvis, to the jet black | | | | no doubt be talked about by other musical artists |
| hair, and mysterious personality, Elvis was unique | | | | and entertainers. |
| in every way. He had charisma beyond compare. | | | | Elvis is gone, but not forgotten. He was a good |
| When he walked into a room, people could not | | | | entertainer and made us feel happy when we |
| keep their eyes off him. His talent, along with his | | | | watched him. |