USA HISTORY

PROTESTS ACTIVISM AND CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE 1954 1973

THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT DURING THE 1950S

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who was the King of Rock n Roll in the 1950s-1960s?
A
Elvis Presley
B
Michael Jackson
C
Richard Nixon
D
Johnny Cash
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), often referred to mononymously as Elvis, was an American singer, actor and Sergeant in the United States Army. Dubbed the “King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century.

Detailed explanation-2: -Elvis Presley is, quite simply, the King of Rock & Roll. In 1954, the performer kicked off a musical revolution by modernizing traditional genres such as blues, country and bluegrass for contemporary (and more youthful) audiences.

Detailed explanation-3: -The King of Music-Elvis Presley is known as The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. In 1954 the King led a musical revolution by modernizing traditional music genre as blues, country and bluegrass for contemporary audiences.

Detailed explanation-4: -He became the “King” because he drew the largest, most enthusiastic crowds and sold more records than any of his rock ‘n’ roll contemporaries. And that continued throughout the 1950s.

Detailed explanation-5: -He invited Domino to the press conference and when one reporter referred to him as “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, ” Elvis pulled the room’s focus to Fats Domino, insinuating that he was the true King. “[Domino] was one of my influences from way back, ” said Presley.

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