Elvis Presley

USA, 1954–1977

The 'King of Rock and Roll', who carried rhythm and blues into the mainstream.

Influenced by

• Arthur «Big Boy» Crudup
• Big Mama Thornton
• Sister Rosetta Tharpe
• Fats Domino
• Big Joe Turner

Influenced

• George Harrison
• Creedence Clearwater Revival
• The Doors
• The Beatles
• ZZ Top
• AC/DC
• Scorpions
• Buddy Holly
• Wanda Jackson
• Tom Petty
• Bruce Springsteen
• Lana Del Rey
• Ricky Nelson
• Gene Pitney
• John Lennon
• Paul McCartney
• Percy Sledge
• Rod Stewart