Elvis PRESLEY

He was not yet 20 years old when an inspired producer discovered “this white man who sings like a black man”. He allowed him to record his first titles in a new style, rockabilly.
With his first hit, "Heartbreak Hotel", Elvis would revolutionize a right-thinking America and inspire the greatest. Thus, his suggestive hip movements and his titles, "Blue Suede shoes", Don't be cruel, "Love me tender", still make him a myth today, still as adored as ever.

Birth of a revolutionary artist
Elvis Aaron Presley received a rigorous education in a southern state in the United States. In the heart of gospel and country America. Which made him want to experience a more enviable fate.
So, in 1956, the singer recorded "Heartbreak Hotel". It was a first hit that caused a shock in a right-thinking America. His rock hip movements were so suggestive that the TV channels were ordered to film him only above the waist!

The idol of young people
Elvis is the first singer to release eight consecutive titles that sell more than a million copies each. A success that allows him to quickly perform on the biggest stages, during concerts that become difficult to control. The one who is now a star is protected by swarms of police.

The phenomenon, also very mystical, naturally interests the cinema. Indeed, he makes his debut with "The Reno Brother's". Renamed "Love me tender", from the name of his ultimate success. Because, the film, which includes several songs by Elvis Presley, is a pale western with the backdrop of the American Civil War. Then, he will have a supporting role in "Loving you". Film in which he almost plays his own role.

Elvis makes his cinema
In 1960, after being called up for two years, particularly in Germany, the singer calmed down. He presented an image of an almost “respectable” rocker. He would gradually affect his singing career, which he almost completely abandoned to devote himself to cinema.
With a succession of films that were far from unanimous, Elvis Presley seemed to lose the thread of his career and decided to desert Hollywood.

This failure is not without impact on the character who loses his credibility. In a musical environment which has evolved with the Doors or even the Rolling Stones.
So, Elvis Presley had to wait until the 70s to make his big comeback and become the "stage beast" who performed in one gala after another. Notably in Las Vegas, where he triggered hysteria among the groupies. Acclaimed, he arrived on stage wearing a cape covered in magnets and rubies.

The icon is changing
However, the man who became both the King of pop and rock n' roll was psychologically devastated. As a result, he retreated to his Graceland home, which has now become a place of meditation for fans.

Then, after a concert in front of 75,000 people in Indianapolis, the King demonstrated that he had lost none of his splendor, especially his voice. Despite a physique that had continued to deteriorate under the influence of alcohol and drugs,.
But caught up in his excesses, he died of cardiac arrest on August 16, 1977.
Many fans cannot accept the obvious fact that Elvis is dead.
For many of them, the myth still lives on. An undeniable proof being the artist's first virtual concert, followed by tours all over the world in the period 1999-2007.

The Cult of Elvis
Decades later, the legendary singer remains the undisputed master of rock and roll.
Compilations, concerts and derivative products ensure the longevity of the character. During his lifetime, he will have sold more than 700 million records, given more than 1,500 concerts and played in around thirty films. A myth that continues to influence generations.