Elvis Presley is the King of Rock. He was an overnight phenomenon. He set the bar exceedingly high for future musicians from his record breaking career. Not only was he talented in acting and singing, his good looks and charisma appealed to the masses. His image represented a brand a new age and proved rock could sell. In 1956, Elvis made his first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show that shocked millions. After, Ed Sullivan and His suggestive dance moves showed he was the risk taker of the 60s. “Rock and roll music, if you like it, if you feel it, you can't help but move to it. That's what happens to me. I can't help it” (Wood, 2018). He smashed all boundaries and broke the color wall. A white singer who could sing rhythm and blues. Presley
