Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley was the king of rock 'n' roll music, and he elevated it to new heights. He combined various musical styles to create the dominant rock 'n' roll sound we know today—rockabilly. This music genre grew in popularity, transforming Elvis Presley from a nobody to a national sensation.

Presley's music and stage presence are what made him so unique. You've probably already fallen in love with Presley's dance moves if you've seen his performances. His songs are heavily influenced by the Black artists he grew up listening to, and the majority of them are a blend of Black gospel, blues, and country. He also had 18 number-one singles in the United States, and more than a billion Elvis Presley records have been sold worldwide to date.