Elvis’ musical influences were the pop and country Музыка of the time, the gospel Музыка he heard in church and at the all-night gospel sings he frequently attended, and the black R&B he absorbed on historic Beale улица, уличный as a Memphis teenager.
In 1954, Elvis began his Пение career with the legendary Sun Records label in Memphis. In late 1955, his recording contract was sold to RCA Victor. By 1956, he was an international sensation. With a sound and style that uniquely combined his diverse musical influences and blurred and challenged the social and racial barriers of the time, he ushered in a whole new era of American Музыка and Популярное culture.
He starred in 33 successful films, made history with his Телевидение appearances and specials, and knew great acclaim through his many, often record-breaking, live концерт performances on tour and in Las Vegas. Globally, he has sold over one billion records, еще than any other artist. His American sales have earned him gold, platinum или multi-platinum awards. Among his many awards and accolades were 14 Grammy nominations (3 wins) from the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award which he received at age 36, and his being named One of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Nation for 1970 by the United States Jaycees. Without any of the special privileges, his celebrity status might have afforded him, he honorably served his country in the U.S. Army.
His talent, good looks, sensuality, charisma, and good humor endeared him to millions, as did the humility and human kindness he demonstrated throughout his life. Known the world over by his first name, he is regarded as one of the most important figures of twentieth century Популярное culture. Elvis died at his Memphis home, Graceland, on August 16, 1977.
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I first heard Elvis's amazing voice on the night of Рождество eve 2000. I was 8 and I fell in Любовь with the music. My grandma was a huge Фан and she has all his records. If Ты really want to hear amazing, I recomend buying a record player and albums. They are way better sound quality then cds...by far!
So I've listened to his Музыка a lot growing up...I now own most of his movies, & over the years I have collected 300 albums and cds. I have loved him from the first секунда I heard him on that Рождество eve night...I hope to hear his Музыка played for the rest of my life and it wouldn't be Рождество without Elvis playing in the back ground!
Музыка is a big part of my life...it sure wouldn't be the same without a little Elvis and Paul Stanley in my day. And I really think Музыка can make Ты feel better...Elvis's Музыка does that for me. So if your having a bad день just try listen to Burning love, Devil in Disguise, или Blue Suede Shoes and not smile! Sometimes a little Elvis is all Ты need. ^__^ x0x0x
