I didn't even know who Chuck Berry was … Elvis has sold an estimated one billion records, and he's the most awarded musician in rock history. the Beatles . . . The following article is entirely the opinion of Patricia Grannum and does not reflect the views of the Inquisitr. Why is Presley considered the “best” if John Lennon himself said that, “If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it ‘Chuck Berry?” Is it because in the 1950s, medias were more inclined to show a white man on television? Elvis Presley – The King of Rock’n’Roll Autor Cezara Anton 7431 vizualizări On August 16 th , we were all sadly informed via Facebook or any other media that there have passed 37 years since the death of Elvis … He used crazy costumes and colors that no other artist dared to try out. Chuck Berry died today at the age of 90 and he was the true king of rock and roll. Chuck Berry died today at the age of 90 and he was the true king of rock and roll. The true king of rock ’n’ roll has died. The white verson of the song is its country style. If Rock n Roll were a car, Elvis would be the nice shiny body that got you to walk on the car lot, but when you lifted up the hood, it's all Chuck Berry -- the true King of Rock n Roll. A white southerner who singing blues laced with country and country tinged with gospel, Presley brought together music from … Patricia Grannum. Elvis Presley was the first real rock and roll star. Rock n' Roll was popular not just because of the unique sound, but because it brought together music from both sides of the color barrier. Post 1955, you can list any number of stratospheric acts that followed Chuck Berry — Elvis . Fans of Elvis Presley will want to fight this but it’s true. Let's start with when and why Elvis was first awarded the crown. Fans of Elvis Presley will want to fight this but it’s true. Elvis Presley – The King of Rock’n’Roll Autor Cezara Anton 7431 vizualizări On August 16 th , we were all sadly informed via Facebook or any other media that there have passed 37 years since the death of Elvis … One of Elvis's great songs, Hound Dog, is a perfect example of a song that comes from both white and black styles of music. He had way more followers and gold albums than Berry did. . And I don’t think that only applies for the title “King Of Rock And Roll” but just simply “The King” for in my opinion you ask anyone who is the king they will always reply with Elvis, from an experience point of view. Elvis is the king because he brought new things to the rock 'n' roll world. The black version is its jazz style because of its repetiveness and upbeat tempo.