Why is Elvis Presley so famous?

Answer 1

He was one of the first main singers to popularize the rockabilly style of music that is known as a marriage of rock and roll with country. With his unique style of singing, his unrivaled stage appearance, his voice, and of course his looks, he was an instant classic.

Answer 2

His songs were number one hits those days. His style was not usual in a white boy. His movies were all hits also and his hip movement was a new thing and stunning to some that made the comment that Elvis was inpudic.

Answer 3

Elvis was so succesfull cause he was the first "artist" to start a new sound in a time when there was none. He later on held to his succes by the way he dressed and looked and appeared on tv for the first time and started mass hysteria. In all: He laid the ground work for what is now known as a popstar/idol. Also his background story as a poor kid who rose to fame and the way he interperted songs made him last as an icon to past,current and future generations of music fans and artists.

Answer 4

Elvis Presley was the first major rock star. He popularized so-called "rhythm and blues" (black music) for the white audience, beginning in the mid-1950s; and for more than two decades, he was an important presence in Rock Music. Even after his death, people still thought of him as the "King of Rock and Roll," for his many hits, and for his influence on the popular culture. In fact, by some measurements, he is the best-selling artist in the history of recorded music.

Answer 5

He was considered the "Kind of Rock 'n Roll." While his music is a far cry from the Rock music we know today, it was considered quite risky in his day. Basically, he is one of the first major artist to "push the envelope;" if he had not taken music to a new level, we may not have artists who push for new sounds this day in time in the constant evolution of music. To be honest, it would have eventually happened anyway, but Elvis propelled it. If you really want to know why he is still one of the most celebrated dead guys, search all the monetary contributions he made and great things for the community he did. Though he died in an unflattering way and will be remembered for that, he also had many positive contributions to the music industry that people overlook.

Answer 6

Because he was the first to move his body like he did. Because he brought black and white music together. And, he wasn't afraid to go out there and shake those beautiful hips

Answer 7

Elvis Presleys fame came from his songs and movies. He was a great singer and actor as well as entertainer.