The Impact of Elvis

Elvis represents the image of a more rebellious era. He helps to bring the races together by interesting white people into the history of the blues. He was known as having the "black song in the white voice." He also reassured women that it's ok to have sexual desires. Elvis is looked down upon by the older crowd but praised by the younger crowd. His rebellious nature lead this younger crowd to defend him when being looked down upon. Elvis is the first sense of any kind of sensual music style that begins to reveal sex as a more socially acceptable thing. The role of the agent during this era is huge as seen in Elvis' case. His agent created his image as an available guy to increase fans and keep old ones. I think Elvis had a positive impact on this era because he helped the unity of the races, helped the liberation of women, and helped make sex more socially acceptable.