Elvis is the greatest cultural force in the twentieth century. He introduced the beat to everything, music, language, clothes, it's a whole new social revolution - the 60's comes from it.
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The claim is hyperbolic and lacks supporting evidence.
No one will ever touch Elvis.
The only thing black people can do for me is shine my shoes and buy my music.
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I learned music listening to Elvis' records. His measurable effect on culture and music was even greater in England than in the States.
If there was no Elvis Presley, they're would have been no Cliff Richard. I'm sure of that.