Elvis was a trendsetter, a cultural icon & was the leading figure of the newly born sound of Rock & Roll & who’s classic hits paved the way for the cultural collision of the fifties.

Popular culture owes a huge debt to the King…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ6yAYHsHqg

(A young Elvis sining Stuck On You stunning 1960 with his gyrating hips)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpzV_0l5ILI

(Jailhouse Rock an eternal classic)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmakK7BSRnE

(Can’t Help Falling In Love With You)

The Clash used Elvis’ iconic 1956 LP album art as inspiration for London Calling.

He injected rhythm & blues into the mainstream & was the Rock & Roll Eminem of the 50s. It is no coincidence that Eminem references him in in the song and video “Without Me”.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVkUvmDQ3HY