Elvis' first hero
When Elvis was 12 years old, he idolized a musician named Mississippi Slim who had a local radio show on WELO in Tupelo, MS. He let Elvis play songs on the radio and encouraged his music.
Here is Mississippi Slim. Notice any similarities?
A strong influence on Elvis' style on ballads was Jess Hess and other gospel greats.
Here is Mississippi Slim. Notice any similarities?
A strong influence on Elvis' style on ballads was Jess Hess and other gospel greats.