English name: Elvis Allen Presley
Birthplace: Mississippi
Occupation: rock singer, actor
Birthday:1935 65438+1October 8th.
Memorial Day:1977 August 16
Spouse: Priscilla Presley
Daughter: lisa marie presley.
Who is the most important figure in world pop music in the 20th century? There is no doubt that the answer is Elvis Presley, the "hillbilly cat", nicknamed by fanatical fans in the southern United States.
In 1950s, Elvis Presley's music swept the world. His music transcends the boundaries of race and culture, and combines country music, blues music and mountain rock music, forming a unique style with distinctive personality, which strongly shocked the pop music scene at that time and made rock music sweep the world music scene like a whirlwind. Although except in a few movies
Among the songs, Elvis Presley has never recorded a foreign language song, and he has never held a concert outside the United States except for five performances in three cities in Canada. Handsome and extraordinary appearance, gifted musical spirituality, unruly nature and charming stage performance have become the labels of Elvis Presley, and also made him a star worshipped by people all over the world. Elvis Presley's home in Gresland, the prize exhibition hall is full of gold and platinum records, as well as various honors from all over the world, including Norway, Yugoslavia, Japan, Australia, South Africa, Britain, Sweden, Germany, France, Canada and so on. From 1950s to 1970s, his influence lasted for more than 20 years, and the popularity of his songs was enduring. After the death of Elvis Presley 1977, his classic old works are still very popular, and any reprinted records can maintain a very stable sales. There is no doubt that Elvis Presley is the highest-selling artist in the history of pop music.
It is estimated that Elvis Presley has sold more than 65,438+0,000,000,000 albums worldwide, making him the biggest selling singer in the history of the record industry. In the United States alone, Elvis Presley already owns 13 1 gold and platinum records issued by RCA Records and RIAA. It is estimated that 40% of Elvis Presley's total sales were created outside the United States.
Elvis Presley 1935 65438+ 10 was born in a poor farm worker's family in the United States on October 8th. He was addicted to gospel music since he was a child. At the same time, the strong rhythm of black music, blues and folk songs popular in slums also deeply touched the young Elvis Presley. The singing of the choir in the church inspired Elvis Presley's music, and the enthusiastic singing and dancing of church members had a far-reaching influence on Elvis Presley, and his famous and controversial hip twisting movement was born.
1948, Elvis moved to Memphis. Here, Elvis Presley began to get in touch with professional musicians. Occasionally, he participated in the performance of the four-person gospel singing group "blackwood Brothers". It can be said that this move started the R&, Memphis Black Soul Music and R & ampb of Elvis Presley's music career, and combined with white country music, it became the root of Elvis Presley's unique music and singing style.
A very accidental opportunity began Elvis Presley's brilliant music career. /kloc-one day in 0/953, when he was recording a song for his mother in a recording studio in the name of Sam Phillips, the owner of Sun Records, he met Marion Cesca, Phillips' assistant, and was deeply appreciated by Cesca. 1June, 954, Phillips invited Elvis Presley to SUN Company to record a Nashville song, and invited local musicians scottie Moore (guitar) and Bill Black (bass) to accompany Elvis Presley. The effect of this combination was not ideal at first, until Elvis Presley sang Arthur Krudobitz's rhythm and blues song "Nothing", and they found the feeling. This song eventually became Elvis Presley's first single record on Sun Records, which conquered local fans. Since then, Elvis Presley has released several records and started touring. His combination of country music and rhythm and blues, as well as his wild and uninhibited attitude, set off an unprecedented storm in the rock music world. Elvis Presley embarked on the road to success, and a superstar began to rise.