E LVIS PR E Y S L E Y A S A N
IN FL U E N C E R
W HA T IS HIS WOR L D VIE W ?
HOW DOES HE HAVE AN IMPACT
ON THE
AMERICAN SOCIETY?
CULTURAL IMPACT OF
ELVIS PRESYLEY
 Since the beginning of his career, American singer Elvis
Presley has had an extensive cultural impact. According to
Rolling Stone, "it was Elvis who made rock 'n' roll the
international language of pop." The Rolling Stone
Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll describes Presley as "an
American music giant of the 20th century who single-handedly
changed the course of music and culture in the mid-1950s".[1]
His recordings, dance moves, attitude and clothing came to be
seen as embodiments of rock and roll
CALLED REVOLUTION OF
POP MUSIC!
 . His music was heavily influenced by African-American blues,
Christian gospel, and Southern country.,
 Elvis style of music and dancing was totally different from the
calm tones of popularcitists.
 Through his music, he sheltered Americans society to African
culture.
 Presley introduced and created a whole new social revoulation.
ELVIS PRESLEY IS A
REVOLUTIONIST!
 His music spoke to teenagers for them to get crazy and
express themselves.
 Elvis Presley opened up to door for teenagers to express
themselves sexually. At this point, his style of music seen as
a threat to Moral well being of American youth.
 American society was terrified and fearful of the
possibility that moral values could be challenging.,
HE CHANGED THE
HISTORY OF AMERICA!
 Altough, Elvis received great hatred and criticisms
throughout his carrier. He had a positive impact on American
society.
 One very positive influence Elvis had was that he was a
significant figure in the integration of whites and African
Americans.,
Not only Elvis was a main figure in the integration o whites and
African Americans , but also in changing sexuality.,
HIS VIEW TO THE WORLD
 From the beginning of his carrier, Elvis expressed “respect for
African American performers and their music” and he was on his
way to provoke teenagers to express themselves sexually.,
 When he asked why he became the phenomeon he did , he
replied
“People were looking for something different and I just came
along.,
I was lucky.
CONCLUSION
 He redefined the pop music. Rock n Roll had been brewing for
years but it is defining moment was Elvis.
 Through his music he sheltered Americans society to African
American culture.
 He opened up the door for youngers to express themselves
sexually and created a revouliton with his music, language, clothes
and dance
 He did not change the history of music but he changed
American history forever.