Elvis Presley : The Cultural Icon

More than two decades after his death, Elvis Presley presence in our society is still felt as much as he is still alive. Even on the 25th anniversary of Elvis death, millions of people worldwide still pay tribute to their beloved "King of Rock and Roll". Known to the world only by his first name, Elvis is one of the most important figures in American twentieth century popular music. He almost single-handedly popularized rock and …

…it has. In addition to that, he pioneered the origins of modern music and brought it into our lives. Unfortunately, Elvis passed away at a relatively young age. Elvis died at his Memphis home, Graceland on August 16, 1977. Although he is not here with us anymore, his legacy still lives on within us. He may not have invented rock and roll but he definitely played an important roll in redefining the genre that it is today.