Elvis

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Of course, he wasn’t a gangster or mobster. And probably the closest he came to an under handed person. Probably was his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. And he couldn’t have been that bad either. He help to establish Elvis mass appeal.

You might say, they was good for each other. Elvis, was not truly a rebellious person. But just being himself. Singing the music that he was use too. Blues, Gospel , Country, and other forms. He help writers get their songs recorded. And of course with his style. He challenge some to write for his particular movements.

Lieber and Stoller, famous before he came along. Reputation and royalties rose with each hit. Otis Blackwell, a black artist, as others was help by Elvis, career.

His early movies shows a promising career. And probably with better guidance. He could have became a great actor. We must admit, all artist, groups, that follow the jumpsuit craze. Owe this to the originator of the suit. And this was Elvis. The Osmonds, even the Temptations, try these suits. But really they are meant for an individual to do.

His reputation is almost out of this atmosphere. And he tackle Las Vegas, the second time around. And he get all the credit for the sideburns. Which he deserve. His friends probably over protective him. When they probably should have been helping him.

But his caring nature. Can be traced back to his parents. And losing his mother was a hurting feeling. That he probably never could adjust too. Only pretend too. But Elvis, shook the world. And we responded to it thunder.