Elvis Aaron Presley(May 9, 2002). " Elvis Presley - the Singer". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2007-10-12." FAQ: Elvis' middle name, is it Aron or Aaron?" Elvis.com. Retrieved 2007-10-22. (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977; middle name sometimes written Aron) was an American singer, actor, and musician. A cultural icon, he is commonly known simply as "Elvis," and is also sometimes referred to as "The King of Rock 'n' Roll" or "The King".In 1954, Presley began his career as one of the first performers of rockabilly, an uptempo fusion of country and rhythm and blues with a strong back beat. His novel versions of existing songs, mixing "black" and "white" sounds, made him popular—and controversialSee Fensch, Thomas. The FBI Files on Elvis Presley, pp.15-17.An example of press criticism can be found at Gould, Jack (June 6, 1956). " TV: New Phenomenon" (PDF). The New York Times. Retrieved on 2007-10-14.—as did his uninhibited stage and television performances. He recorded songs in
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