That Elvis, man, he is all there is. There ain't no more. Everything starts and ends with him. He wrote the book.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims Elvis is the ultimate influence in music, the starting and ending point of everything.
- In plain terms
- Elvis is seen as the most important figure in music.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the impact of iconic artists on culture.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes an artist 'the only one'?
- How does such a view limit appreciation of diversity?
Another view
The claim overlooks many other contributors to music.
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