Elvis never wrote his own songs but is recognized as the King of Rock & Roll and still is selling millions of records 40 years after his death. His contribution to Rock & Roll is unmatched.
Elvis could pick a guitar, play the piano and was a pioneer. I’d argue that Carl Perkins had a greater contribution with the acts that call him one of their biggest influences
There’s no way to keep Elvis out. He did help make rock popular. I’m not a fan, but I give him more props than guys like Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby
Obviously there’s no way he isn’t in. Outside of the whole cultural icon aspect though, meh...
Agreed. Sam Phillips(Sun Records head) even told him he was no Johnny Cash.
Especially not Glen Campbell
Most of the early influential rock and roll acts run circles around him in every category but getting your panties moist.
Only an idiot like you would come to this conclusion. Elvis dwarfs almost all early rock acts. Elvis catapulted rock into the mainstream of America and gave exposure to many of the early artists. My advice to you is to go back to the political forums to do your trolling as you have no credibility here.
When it comes to musicianship, Elvis had nothing on Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, Bo Diddley, Buddy Holly, etc, etc, etc
I get it, you’re captivated by the hip thing.
He's probably sold more records than all those folks combined and continues to. Elvis could play piano and guitar and his early performances were magnetic. Stick to country music where you have more credibility.
Glen Campbell runs circles around Cash on the guitar.
