I don't think there is a musician today that hasn't been affected by Elvis' music. His definitive years - 1954-57 - can only be described as rock's cornerstone. He was the original cool.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Elvis' early 1950s music is described as foundational to rock, establishing him as the original 'cool'.
- In plain terms
- Elvis set the foundation for rock music and its cool image.
- What can you take from it?
- Foundational work defines future genre standards.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a period 'cornerstone'?
- How does coolness affect musical legacy?
Another view
Labeling him 'original cool' is subjective.
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If there was no Elvis Presley, they're would have been no Cliff Richard. I'm sure of that.
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