A closer look at the lasting mark left by Elvis Presley—a timeline of influence.
Elvis Presley, the "King of Rock and Roll," was a monumental American singer and actor, heavily influencing 20th-century culture. His groundbreaking, sexually charged performances and blending of musical genres, crossing racial boundaries, sparked both controversy and immense popularity. He remains a central figure in the history of rock and roll and American popular culture, known for his distinctive voice, charismatic stage presence, and impact on music, fashion, and entertainment.
In 1956, Elvis Presley's rise to national attention transformed popular music and had a huge effect on popular culture. He was central to defining rock and roll as a musical genre and a touchstone of youth culture and rebellious attitude. Rock and roll's occupation of a central position in mainstream American culture facilitated a new acceptance and appreciation of black culture.
On August 16, 1977, Elvis Presley passed away. He left behind a lasting legacy as a cultural icon of the 20th century.
Between 1977 and 1981, six of Elvis Presley's posthumously released singles were top-ten country hits.
In 1977, President Jimmy Carter remarked on Elvis Presley's legacy, noting that his music and personality, fusing white country and black rhythm and blues styles, permanently changed American popular culture. Presley also heralded the expanded reach of celebrity in the era of mass communication.
In the first eight months of 1977, Elvis Presley's main physician, George C. Nichopoulos, prescribed over 10,000 doses of sedatives, amphetamines, and narcotics in Elvis' name.
In 1979, forensic pathologist Cyril Wecht reviewed the autopsy reports and concluded that a combination of depressants had resulted in Elvis Presley's accidental death.
Between 1977 and 1981, six of Elvis Presley's posthumously released singles were top-ten country hits.
In 1981, a trial of Elvis Presley's physician, George C. Nichopoulos, exonerated him of criminal liability, though he had prescribed over 10,000 doses of sedatives, amphetamines, and narcotics in Elvis' name in the first eight months of 1977. His license was later revoked in the 1990s.
In 1984, Elvis Presley received the W. C. Handy Award from the Blues Foundation and the Academy of Country Music's first Golden Hat Award.
In 1986, Elvis Presley was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
In 1987, Elvis Presley received the American Music Awards' Award of Merit.
In 1994, the Elvis Presley autopsy report was reopened. Joseph Davis, after reviewing the data, declared that there was no support for a death from drugs and pointed to a sudden, violent heart attack.
In 1998, Elvis Presley was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
In 2001, Elvis Presley was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
In 2002, a Junkie XL remix of Elvis Presley's "A Little Less Conversation" (credited as "Elvis Vs JXL") was used in a Nike advertising campaign during the FIFA World Cup. It topped charts in over twenty countries and was included in a compilation, ELV1S, which was also an international success, returning Presley to the top of the Billboard chart.
In 2003, a remix of "Rubberneckin'", originally recorded in 1969 by Elvis Presley, topped the U.S. sales chart.
In 2005, three reissued Elvis Presley singles, "Jailhouse Rock", "One Night"/"I Got Stung", and "It's Now or Never", went to number one in the UK. This was part of a campaign to re-release all eighteen of Presley's previous chart-topping UK singles.
In 2006, Graceland was declared a National Historic Landmark.
In 2007, Elvis Presley was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
In 2012, Elvis Presley was inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.
In 2012, the spider species Paradonea presleyi was named in Elvis Presley's honor.
In 2018, Elvis Presley was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This award recognizes his significant contributions to music and American culture.
In 2018, President Donald Trump posthumously awarded Elvis Presley the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
As of 2023, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) credits Elvis Presley with 146.5 million certified album sales in the US, ranking him third all-time behind the Beatles and Garth Brooks. He also holds records for most gold albums (101) and most platinum albums (57).
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