Probably true about not being another Elvis. Rock n roll was/is a direct descendant of the blues, which originated in the Delta. Having been born and raised in Tupelo, there's no question about the influence it had on Elvis Presley and this was music (especially the early years). Unfortunately, because of those times and the fact that society was A LOT different as far as civil rights, segregation, etc go, MOST of America would have openly rioted in the streets if a black guy in the '50s was on TV AND shaking his hips. I'm not saying Elvis stole RnR from black culture but the influence IS there. Jukes were playing blues and RnR long before that historic Ed Sullivan show with Elvis. I also contend that Chuck Berry was a MUCH better guitarist.
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