The King of Rock and Roll It was a beautiful August afternoon in Branson Missouri. The kids went on adventures, while Norma and Walter just sat back on the deck at their lake house, enjoying the sweet summer breeze and the relaxing feeling of the outdoors. After a while, they decided to take the kids out on the lake and maybe get a little fishing in before sunset that evening. But little did they know, the music industry was changing as they spoke. A legend breathed his last breath the evening before. This man was Norma’s role model. The one celebrity she absolutely adored, and would have never imagined this to happen, especially at this point in his life. His name was Elvis Presley, or some may know him as “The King of Rock and Roll.” While
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“He died without much money because he gave so much of it away to people in need” (Norma). His music, beliefs, background, and overall image all tied in to making a connection with his fans. He wrote about how he felt, which was relatable to many people. “He came from having little to being incredibly famous. Many people in the world have financial issues and don't have hope that their dream future will come true, but Elvis gave that to them. The song "Living in the Ghetto" was about his life as a child growing up in hardship. He was determined to be a performer and if you want something bad enough and you do all you can to get it, then it will most likely happen” (Weebly). Some people would say Elvis created a new genre of music. His music seemed to be a combination of country, pop, and blues. As he progressed as a singer, he started singing Rock and Roll. He was also one of the first singers to reach out to both black and white communities. “He thought everyone should be treated equal like the song "Walk a Mile in my Shoes". Because Elvis was so famous, this would influence the country tremendously and getting everyone on board with the idea that just because your skin color is different, that doesn't mean you don't matter”
“He died without much money because he gave so much of it away to people in need” (Norma). His music, beliefs, background, and overall image all tied in to making a connection with his fans. He wrote about how he felt, which was relatable to many people. “He came from having little to being incredibly famous. Many people in the world have financial issues and don't have hope that their dream future will come true, but Elvis gave that to them. The song "Living in the Ghetto" was about his life as a child growing up in hardship. He was determined to be a performer and if you want something bad enough and you do all you can to get it, then it will most likely happen” (Weebly). Some people would say Elvis created a new genre of music. His music seemed to be a combination of country, pop, and blues. As he progressed as a singer, he started singing Rock and Roll. He was also one of the first singers to reach out to both black and white communities. “He thought everyone should be treated equal like the song "Walk a Mile in my Shoes". Because Elvis was so famous, this would influence the country tremendously and getting everyone on board with the idea that just because your skin color is different, that doesn't mean you don't matter”