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He brought the last element needed to create rock n roll. R and B didn't have the country element to the music at this time. Although most wouldn't say he created rock n roll, but few disagree with the idea that rock n roll came after his first record "That's All Right Mamma.

"He also brought the first censors to rock n roll, being filmed from the waist up. His performance style and singing where his interruption of the blues and R&B

he had heard growing up. Unlike many white artist at the time he wasn't copying or stealing black style. He was interpreting it and he was good at his style of interpretation. He also established the idea of a front man in a band, a formula that was prevalent until The Beatles. These are just some of the few influences. Most importantly although not knowingly helped the first crossing of color lines and help

began racial acceptance. He directly inspired Buddy Holly to move from country to rock n roll. Him, Carl Perkins, and Buddy Holly are huge influences the Beatles. " Before, Elvis there was nothing"- John Lennon

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