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| Life
in 1950s America |
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A
site that clearly presents information on 1950s America, examining the
important issues - ideal for finding out about what America was like
when Elvis' career began. |
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| History
of Rock 'n' Roll |
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Introduction
to the musical development of the 1950s covering the so-called,
'golden decade' of music from 1954-63, including the emergence of
Elvis. |
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| How
and why Elvis has changed us all |
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A
CNN.com article from
1997 that provides an interesting perspective on the impact that Elvis
has had on America. |
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| Impact
of Elvis |
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One
person's viewpoint on the impact of Elvis. Text heavy and
detailed explanation - excellent comparison with other contemporary
artists. Well worth reading. |
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Article
on Elvis Presley
(Britannica.com) |
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From
the superb online version of the famous encyclopaedia, this page
offers a detailed summary of Elvis' life and together with useful
hyperlinks to further material. Ideal as a summary. |
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| Elvisology |
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Part
of the official Elvis
Presley site, this section is dedicated to historical and
statistical information about Elvis Presley. Extensive biography
and further useful materials. |
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| Elvis
Presley online |
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Some
very good information on Elvis, although, as always, double check any
material you obtain as part of this site is for fictional work. |
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| The
Fifties |
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Useful
classroom guide by the history channel. Offers brief explanations
of the movements in society, music and media, amongst others, during
the 1950s. |
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| Dedication
page |
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One
of literally thousands of Elvis fan pages on the internet. This
one offers a thorough biography together with images. Remember
to cross-check information! |
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