Like I said...he was a performer and was good at being "Elvis" but, he should not be considered the first true King of Rock and Roll like most Elvis's fans believe. How many of the songs from "Aloha from Hawaii" were written by Elvis? He performed a Beatles cover from Abbey Road along w/ 20+ songs written by other artists.
I don't know about the king of rock n roll I think thats just marketing.
I think you get great presenters, song writers, sounds (for lack of a better description)
Elvis was definitely a great presenter (as a singer).
Whereas Johnny Cash was a great presenter and song writer. And his band made a great sound.
Kurt Cobain and Nirvana similar. 1 of these 3 will make it for you if your lucky. Elvis was definitely right place right time. Some of these even achieve a very high standard all the time.
Other noteables to have all 3 are The Pixies (Frank Black on 'Bone Machine' is a genius); The Sex Pistols; Public Enemy.
Travis and Coldplay however have none and are utter utter sh*t.
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