SkipCaptcha
3,261
edits
Changes
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Line 1:
Line 1: − +
Legacy of Elvis Presley (view source)
Revision as of 23:16, February 8, 2012
, 23:16, February 8, 2012add
'''[[Elvis Aaron Presley]]''' (January 8, 1935- August 16, 1977) was one of the most popular American musicians of all time. He revolutionized the rock n' roll scene, and though he did not invent the genre, he made it what it was. Many musicians such as [[Bob Seger]], [[The Beatles]], and Robert Plant of [[Led Zeppelin]] say Presley was an influence on their careers.
'''[[Elvis Aaron Presley]]''' (January 8, 1935- August 16, 1977) was one of the most popular American musicians of all time. He revolutionized the rock n' roll scene, and though he did not invent the genre, he made it what it was. Many musicians such as [[Bob Seger]], [[The Beatles]], and Robert Plant of [[Led Zeppelin]] say Presley was an influence on their careers.
Presley brought the music of the streets of Memphis to a much larger audience.
===Awards and Honors===
===Awards and Honors===
In 1986 he was inducted into the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]], in 1998 the Country Music Hall of Fame and in 2001 the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. In 2007 Elvis Presley was inducted into the Hit Parade Hall of Fame. He also was nominated for fourteen Grammys, winning three for his gospel hits "How Great Thou Art", "He Touched Me", and a 1974 live version of "How Great Thou Art".
In 1986 he was inducted into the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]], in 1998 the Country Music Hall of Fame and in 2001 the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. In 2007 Elvis Presley was inducted into the Hit Parade Hall of Fame. He also was nominated for fourteen Grammys, winning three for his gospel hits "How Great Thou Art", "He Touched Me", and a 1974 live version of "How Great Thou Art".