Giant Lemon
Rock n' Roll Doggie
Ever since the anniversary of Elvis's death and the release of that greatest hits CD a couple months ago, I've been wondering why Elvis is such a phenomenon. Sure, he's the King of Rock 'n' Roll, but shouldn't the credit be given to the artists who really invented rock? All Elvis did was bring rock to the mainstream white society of the US, which I realize is an accomplishment, but it seems like he gets too much acclaim.
And I recently found out that he didn't write his own music (or at the most, is credited with co-writing it)! How can the King of RnR not have even written his own songs? It's almost like he's an early male version of Britney Spears: doesn't write own music, is hugely popular, is scandalously sexual, and appears in movies. Now I'm not trying to say that Elvis is on the same level as Britney or anything, but it baffles me that he gets all the credit for things other people are responsible for. The only things he should be credited with are stage presense, singing ability, good looks, etc.
I know some people here don't understand why the Beatles are considered so wonderful, so I guess I feel the same why about Elvis. (Larry, forgive me! ) Any thoughts, opinions on the matter? I'm curious as to what others think about this.
And I recently found out that he didn't write his own music (or at the most, is credited with co-writing it)! How can the King of RnR not have even written his own songs? It's almost like he's an early male version of Britney Spears: doesn't write own music, is hugely popular, is scandalously sexual, and appears in movies. Now I'm not trying to say that Elvis is on the same level as Britney or anything, but it baffles me that he gets all the credit for things other people are responsible for. The only things he should be credited with are stage presense, singing ability, good looks, etc.
I know some people here don't understand why the Beatles are considered so wonderful, so I guess I feel the same why about Elvis. (Larry, forgive me! ) Any thoughts, opinions on the matter? I'm curious as to what others think about this.