Elvis Presley is one of the most influential performers of the twentieth century, a “King” freeing a generation from the shackles of parents, school, and repressive society with his hip-shaking antics.
Lauded by his fans, Elvis faced criticism from 1950s conservative society, who viewed his hip-shaking dancing as sinful and a hypnotic influence on their swooning daughters. When Elvis sang, the atmosphere of the crowd was characterised
