https://padlet.com/christian_smith3/k9whwy1c6y4p Why Elvis Presley Was Not A Conformist en-us 2017-03-29 00:17:55 UTC 2024-02-22 19:02:36 UTC hello@padlet.com christian_smith3 https://padlet.com/christian_smith3/k9whwy1c6y4p/wish/163287287 Conformity in the 1950s was common among many social groups. Conformity is when a person or group follows another group's norms rather than striking out on their own. Elvis Presley was an exception to this common trend in the 1950s. His soulful and rhythmic lyrics inspired listeners to branch out and be themselves. ]]> 2017-03-29 00:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/christian_smith3/k9whwy1c6y4p/wish/163287287 christian_smith3 https://padlet.com/christian_smith3/k9whwy1c6y4p/wish/163288333 2017-03-29 00:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/christian_smith3/k9whwy1c6y4p/wish/163288333 christian_smith3 https://padlet.com/christian_smith3/k9whwy1c6y4p/wish/163288546 2017-03-29 00:38:01 UTC https://padlet.com/christian_smith3/k9whwy1c6y4p/wish/163288546 christian_smith3 https://padlet.com/christian_smith3/k9whwy1c6y4p/wish/163288636 Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Tennessee, where he was first exposed to his passion of music. His music career began in Memphis when he met Sam Phillips, representative of B.B. King and owner of Sun Records. Mr. Phillips claimed "If I could find a white man who had the Negro sound and the Negro feel, I could make a billion dollars." This 'negro sound' is exactly what Sam Phillips noticed in Elvis Presley. ]]> 2017-03-29 00:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/christian_smith3/k9whwy1c6y4p/wish/163288636 christian_smith3 https://padlet.com/christian_smith3/k9whwy1c6y4p/wish/163290272 2017-03-29 00:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/christian_smith3/k9whwy1c6y4p/wish/163290272 christian_smith3 https://padlet.com/christian_smith3/k9whwy1c6y4p/wish/163290749 Elvis discovered a fondness for rhythm and blues, and began to inspire millions of people nationwide to enjoy his music. His hit single, "Heartbreak Hotel" released in 1956, was number one on the charts and rose him to instant stardom. The increasing consumption of records helped publicize Elvis's music. He performed his songs live in concerts around the nation,  his swinging hips drove teenagers crazy and inspired them to mimic his provocative style of dancing. Elvis caused a burst of expression among teenagers, encouraging them to not conform to social standards. His popularity and unique style of music began to increase as time went until his death in 1977.]]> 2017-03-29 00:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/christian_smith3/k9whwy1c6y4p/wish/163290749