artist born in Mississippi, and started his career by singing country blues and hillbilly music
Marion Keisker
discovered Elvis at Sun Studios
"That's All Right (Mama)" - Arthur Crudup/Elvis Presley
Elvis's first single at Sun Records. Was a cover of an R&B artist, but mixed blues and country (blue notes in singing, country bass)
"Mystery Train" - Junior Parker/Elvis Presley
a cover of an R&B hit by Elvis at Sun Records
"Good Rockin' Tonight" - Roy Brown/Elvis Presley
a cover of an R&B song by Elvis at Sun Records -- features trademark Rockabilly gulps and hiccups
Rockabilly
genre of music with a two-beat country rhythm. Associated with a slapback echo sound from Sun Records. Featured artists like Elvis, Carl Perkins, and Bill Haley
Rockabilly Instrumentation
the instrumentation of this genre is electric guitar, acoustic bass, and light drumming
Elvis on RCA
Elvis's contract sold from Sun Records, where he joins a new label and becomes nationally known -- especially thanks to TV performances and a film career
Tom Parker
Elvis's manager on RCA, a former carnival huckster
