Elvis Presley was born swinging his hips and seducing women. He was a white southerner who brought singing blues together with country, and combined aspects of gospel too. This new sound came from both sides of the color line, and Elvis developed a unique rockabilly sound that no one would ever copy. Presley also brought just as unforgettable of an image as he did a sound. His sexual swiveling of his hips, slicked back hair, and expensive attire created a teen idol, and a model for next generations of the cool rebel. In his time, Elvis Presley was considered to be vulgar, incompetent, and a bad influence on young society. However, the force of his music and image brought forth change in musical style and attitude in the American mainstream music culture.
Son of Gladys and Vernon Presley, Elvis was born January 8, 1935 in East Tupelo, Mississippi. Growing up in poverty with a sewing machine operator and a truck driver's salary, Vernon made things worse when he was sent to......

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