Many people don't know things about Elvis Presley, like, he had a great sense of humor and he was a pretty good guitar player.
When Elvis was popular, I was listening to Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin. I didn't come to appreciate his talent until much later. Even though I saw it way after 1968, in my opinion, there IS no better Elvis than the '68 Comeback Special. He was calm, he was funny, he was unrehearsed, he was unplugged, and he was unbelievably sexy. Can you imagine being able to sit two feet from today's rock idols?
Any Elvis fans out there agree?
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2006-08-03 10:41:42 · 11 answers · asked by persnickety1022 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I agree..and you are totally right about him being a decent guitar player. If you listen to his early Sun Recordings you can hear him playing rhythm. As he got more popular his guitar got washed out. Johnny Cash even mentions Elvis' great rhythm guitar playin in his autobiography "CASH"
2006-08-03 10:47:47 · answer #1 · answered by Johnny Low-Gun 2 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Elvis was awesome!
I remember listening to Elvis albums the week after he died...I was 5!
Also, If you've never been to Graceland it's worth the trip. It's like walking back in time.
Elvis was also a good racquetball player. He had one on the grounds at Graceland.
2006-08-03 15:01:58 · answer #2 · answered by kojak0527 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree. I'm not a big Elvis fan myself, but I think anyone can appreciate the fact that he was one of a kind. How many people do you know that still have fans mourning them 30 years or more after their death? Besides that, everyone has heard of him, etc. He was someone that people could relate to, and because of moments like you mentioned, people felt a connection to him.
2006-08-03 11:38:57 · answer #3 · answered by sexychik1977 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elvis was such an incredible person - amazing performer. We saw him in concert not too long before he passed away and it was a wonderful experience. Ticket agent told us he was just a fat man walking around on stage - I wanted to go home. That would have been a HUGE mistake! Thanks Elvis for the memories! We also tried to see Graceland once but unable to get in - I forget why (but I was there)
2006-08-03 16:44:23 · answer #4 · answered by cat lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Elvis is the King of Rock and Roll..His daughther sold all of his music and copyright not long ago ..I bet he is f rolling over in his grave..Went to his house on Elvis Presley Blvd. in Memphis..Elvis Rocks!!
2006-08-03 10:47:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I LOVE ELVIS' MUSIC, and yes he is very hot...i wish i lived during his time, but at least i have his music to listen to that will NEVER DIE, Elvis rocks!!!
2006-08-03 10:45:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hockeyfan gets my 10 points. He made me laugh.
2006-08-03 10:46:37 · answer #7 · answered by yournotalone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the king lives
2006-08-03 10:46:32 · answer #8 · answered by eternity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elvis Costello is the only Elvis that matters.
2006-08-03 10:45:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN HERE IN LAS VEGAS DURING HIS HEYDAY, HE WAS EVERY BIT THE SHOWMAN , THAT HE IS SAID TO HAVE BEEN, AND HE LOVED HIS PEOPLE...
2006-08-03 10:48:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋