however, the real rock and roll explosions began with Elvis Presley.
Although he was white, his singing style was associated with popular black music.
The novelty of his sound combined with his nip-shaking performances quickly made Elvis a superstar.
His first major success comes with his 1956 recording of "Heartbreak Hotel".
but, in fact, the song that many consider to be the first true rock and roll song is "That's All Right Mama".
It's a blues song that Elvis heard on the radio and that he recorded.
The song was played over and over on a Memphis, Tennessee radio station.
Listeners demanded to know who the singer was.
And the Elvis legend began.