Rock And Roll: The Career Of Elvis Presley

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Rock and roll is defined as the convergence of Jazz/Blues with Country music (Szatmary et. al.). It incorporates the user-friendly rhythmic pattern, bass, and lyrical arrangement with the tempo, electric instruments, and content of Jazz and Blues (Pearson 39-43). The most physical representation of this can be seen through the career of Elvis Presley, who was selected for his ability to sing African American Music and whiteness. The pairing of predominantly white country music and African American stylings into one cohesive selling point is best seen throughout his career. Furthermore, many musical numbers that became famous during the 1950’s were recycled versions of African-American, blues songs, reprised by white, male singers. A perfect

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