Elvis Presley
Tupelo, Mississippi singer whose fusion of country, gospel, and rhythm and blues created rock and roll as a mainstream cultural force — the first superstar of the rock era whose influence on popular music, performance, and American culture is immeasurable.
The Cultural Record
Discography
Rank History
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Often Compared To
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