On this day, Elvis Presley's first recorded single "Heartbreak Hotel" reached the top of the billboard charts, setting him off on a career that would ultimately change the sound of the rock 'n' roll industry. 1956 also saw Presley release his self-titled debut album, which also rose to the number one position, the first rock 'n' roll album to do so. The album stayed in the number one position for 10 weeks. Presley is regarded as one of the most important figures of 20th century pop. culture.
But then again, I suppose being referred to as "The King" kind of implies that doesn't it?
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