Elvis Presley was a cultural shock during the 1950s. His energetic rock n’ roll brand was controversial amongst mainstream audiences, as his soulful voice combined with his swinging hips was considered scandalous at the time. He took America by storm but also intrigued young musicians across the pond in the U.K. Elton John recalled seeing Elvis for the first time and thinking he was unlike anything he’d ever seen.
Elton John said he thought Elvis Presley looked like an alien when he first saw him
While Elvis wasn’t the first musician to introduce audiences to rock music, audiences were so taken by his look and performing style. Many had not been exposed to his slick black hair and Memphis flair, especially those in other countries.
Elton John first heard Elvis growing up in England when his mother brought “Heartbreak Hotel” home from the record store. In an interview with The Guardian,...
Elton John said he thought Elvis Presley looked like an alien when he first saw him
While Elvis wasn’t the first musician to introduce audiences to rock music, audiences were so taken by his look and performing style. Many had not been exposed to his slick black hair and Memphis flair, especially those in other countries.
Elton John first heard Elvis growing up in England when his mother brought “Heartbreak Hotel” home from the record store. In an interview with The Guardian,...
- 6/26/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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