The Influence of Rock ’N’ Roll
Thesis:
Elvis Presley revolutionized Rock ’n’ Roll by incorporating multiple music styles and creating a new genre, inspiring musicians and everyday people to be different and challenged social norms.
Introduction: Elvis Presley was a true inspiration. From his style, personality, and ideas, there was something about him that almost everybody loved. Elvis was a courageous individual that rebelled against society for the sake of what he believed in. He lived a short life, dying at the age of 42 in 1977. His style, image, and music were respected and loved by people of all ages, which amplified the shock which the public experienced the day Elvis passed away. Elvis revolutionized Rock ’n’ Roll by incorporating multiple music styles and creating a new genre, inspiring musicians and everyday people to be different and challenge social norms.
Body Paragraph: Elvis Presley was a influential person, especially when it comes to challenging social norms. Firstly, his style was individualized. One of the main aspects that made Elvis stand out from the crowd was his expressive fashion, such as his leather jacket, loafers (for example, his blue suede shoes), slicked back hairstyle, and bedazzled jumpsuit. All of these clothing items were considered very different and strange. Specifically, younger …show more content…
He was attracted to a variety of singers whose distinctive styles helped them connect with audiences. … [Dean Martin’s] phrasing techniques and penchant for slurring lyrics is evident on numerous Elvis recordings from early ones such as “I Don’t Care if the Sun Don’t Shine” to later hits like “Are You Lonesome Tonight.” Elvis also loved the interpretive styles of pop stars such as Bing Crosby and Eddie Fisher, country artists like Hank Williams, and R&B performers such as Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup and Wynonie Harris. Eventually, Elvis would incorporate all these diverse styles into his own
Thesis:
Elvis Presley revolutionized Rock ’n’ Roll by incorporating multiple music styles and creating a new genre, inspiring musicians and everyday people to be different and challenged social norms.
Introduction: Elvis Presley was a true inspiration. From his style, personality, and ideas, there was something about him that almost everybody loved. Elvis was a courageous individual that rebelled against society for the sake of what he believed in. He lived a short life, dying at the age of 42 in 1977. His style, image, and music were respected and loved by people of all ages, which amplified the shock which the public experienced the day Elvis passed away. Elvis revolutionized Rock ’n’ Roll by incorporating multiple music styles and creating a new genre, inspiring musicians and everyday people to be different and challenge social norms.
Body Paragraph: Elvis Presley was a influential person, especially when it comes to challenging social norms. Firstly, his style was individualized. One of the main aspects that made Elvis stand out from the crowd was his expressive fashion, such as his leather jacket, loafers (for example, his blue suede shoes), slicked back hairstyle, and bedazzled jumpsuit. All of these clothing items were considered very different and strange. Specifically, younger …show more content…
He was attracted to a variety of singers whose distinctive styles helped them connect with audiences. … [Dean Martin’s] phrasing techniques and penchant for slurring lyrics is evident on numerous Elvis recordings from early ones such as “I Don’t Care if the Sun Don’t Shine” to later hits like “Are You Lonesome Tonight.” Elvis also loved the interpretive styles of pop stars such as Bing Crosby and Eddie Fisher, country artists like Hank Williams, and R&B performers such as Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup and Wynonie Harris. Eventually, Elvis would incorporate all these diverse styles into his own