Is Elvis still the king of rock 'n' roll? / LJWorld.com

On the street

Asked at Lawrence Public Library on January 8, 2002

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“I would say yes because he defined a certain period of rock ‘n’ roll and that will never change.”

— Brad Parker, carpenter, Lawrence

“No, because I’m more into country music.”

— Craig Moeckly, animal caretaker, rural Lawrence

“He’s still the king of rock ‘n’ roll, and I still think he’s alive.”

— Penny Dixon, dispatcher, Lawrence

“Yes, he is. Why not? The first record I got of his was a 78 rpm. It was ‘Hound Dog.’”

— Charles Heller, Washburn University professor, Lawrence

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almanda 7 years, 12 months ago

Elvis is and will be the King of rock'n'roll. His voice and his dynamicity on the stage is unique. Each time you listen to his songs you really feel that he is aiming you no-doubt. This is why people cried and scream, he touched them deeply in their heart. His existence is a miracle. He is still teaching us how to love, to compromise and to forgive our beloved, then to make peace in any kind of relationship. He is very generous, mature enough to notice that in his early wealth. Wealth didn't change his qualities. He thinks that God put a message through him to all those people. Yes indeed, because to have this outstanding popularity (every inch of the world) is not for nothing. Think about it listeners.

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