What is so famous about Elvis Presley?

Answer 1

Elvis Presley is one of the most famous rock and roll singers of all time. In fact, he is considered to be the first major rock star. He became a teen idol, starred in several movies and had a number of hits on the top-40 charts. He was important because of his role in establishing Rock Music as a dominant force for the youth culture: it was he who popularized so-called "rhythm and blues" (black music) for the white audience, beginning in the mid-1950s; and for more than two decades, he was a strong presence in rock music. Even after his death, people still thought of him as the "King of Rock and Roll," for his many hits, and for his influence on the popular culture. And by some measurements, he is the best-selling artist in the history of recorded music.