An example of contemporary popular culture is Elvis Presley, also known as the King of Rock and Roll. He was an American singer, actor and was one of the most important culture icons in the 20th century. According to Rolling Stone “Elvis Presley was rock & roll’s first real star, not to mention one of the most important cultural forces in history, a hip-shaking symbol of liberation for the staid America of the 1950s.”(Elvis Presley Biography) He contributed 151 different albums and singles and sold over one billion records worldwide. His music was significantly influence by Southern country, African-American blues, and some Christian gospels. Some of his signature dance moves were the swiveling hips and the sliding of the legs, which still
