Elvis had a massive, massive influence on R&R and blues singers/musicians.Originally Posted by Tuerto
With you on Elvis. I can sometime be swayed by the people i know that love Elvis. Usually white, thick as shit, a bit racist, and boring pissheads to boot. Maybe i'm missing something and i need a good history lesson on certain genres of music, but Elvis songs seem to bring out the emotive expression of those who can't seem to express themselves when sober, and they seem to get it tragically wrong. I'm here to be educated though
Some of the people who don't like him are usually those who were around and "active" when he was and they were into something else.
Its a bit like Nile Rodgers, who I don't happen to like [or do I?], having a big influence on R&B and other types of music since the 70's.
Wasn't particularly into that disco stuff at the time, though I do appreciate it has it's place in the grand scheme of things.
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