Elvis Presley - Audio Biography

This audio biography chronicles the monumental cultural impact of musical icon Elvis Presley. It follows his rise from small-town obscurity to legendary stardom, as his energetic performing style and soulful rock tunes revolutionized music and challenged social norms in the 1950s. Though controversial, Elvis ushered in the era of rock-and-roll and left an indelible mark on pop culture before his untimely death at 42. This episode shares the story of the maverick “King of Rock and Roll".