Who deserves the title "The King of Rock and Roll"?

RLLC · 05-06-2012, 11:56 PM

I'm not sure what determines "King of Rock and Roll"?

However rock and roll started with Chuck Berry and "Maybellene"; he took music and the guitar to a new level. In my mind that overshadows the accomplishments of the others.

Howard the Duck · 05-07-2012, 08:14 AM

i am the king of rock n roll

completely

blastingas10 · 05-07-2012, 09:33 PM

I think howlin wolf gets way overlooked in this conversation. Yes, he was blues, but thats where Rock came from. His style of blues was different than any other blues artist. He had such a powerful voice and stage presence. He rocked the house harder than any other blues musician. And don't forget, they call him the "rocker".

Conor · 05-13-2012, 03:46 AM

Elvis is my winner!

PoorOldPo · 06-01-2012, 06:42 AM

Chuck I guess.

indiebabe092 · 06-01-2012, 07:54 AM

it has to be chuck berry!.. whenever 'You never can tell' comes on .. you know what time it is!! time to rock and roll! xx

WhiskeyRiver · 08-01-2012, 12:55 AM

It's Elvis no matter how many other artist you list, because without Elvis rock-n-roll does not exist. Without Elvis there is no Rolling Stones, Beatles, Zeppelin, etc. People argue that those bands and all artist after would have probably still come after him and maybe that's true but think about all of those artist Elvis inspired to do what they did, Jimmy Page has stated that hearing Baby Let's Play House inspired him to start playing guitar. And on another note he wins because he was the first. When he went to Sun Studios in 1954 and recorded "That's Alright Mama" that's when it all started. Somebody else would have come along mostly likely started the whole thing but since he was first, he is the king. I could keep going but this sounds pretty good.

Howard the Duck · 08-01-2012, 02:09 AM

Elvis died on his "throne"

blastingas10 · 08-10-2012, 06:50 PM

I respect the effort you put into Making a case for Elvis, but as the person above you stated, he wasn't first, like you said. Maybe he is the king, but he wasn't the father. Nicely said by rockabillynblues

Franco Pepe Kalle · 08-10-2012, 07:18 PM

The title is for Elvis Presley. He made a great milestones while being around for only a short time. Elvis Presley in my view is someone who was able to find something great that people apperciated. I mean so many people know Elvis and want to know more about him than Chuck Berry although he was a better guitarist than Elvis ever was.

But overall, star and talent, I'd say that Elvis was better than the other two.

View Poll Results: Who deserves the title "The King of Rock and Roll"?
Elvis Presley	103	41.53%
Chuck Berry	75	30.24%
Little Richard	14	5.65%
Neither	56	22.58%
Voters: 248. You may not vote on this poll

05-13-2012, 03:46 AM	#254 (permalink)
Conor All For The Music! Join Date: May 2012 Location: Plymouth, England. Posts: 68	Elvis is my winner! __________________ My Last.fm Profile My Tumblr Profile

06-01-2012, 06:42 AM	#255 (permalink)
PoorOldPo Blue Pill Oww Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Luimneach, Eire Posts: 1,107	Chuck I guess. __________________ https://www.instagram.com/hennas.lullaby/

08-10-2012, 07:18 PM	#260 (permalink)
Franco Pepe Kalle Mwana Nzala Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Shakopee, Minnesota Posts: 627	The title is for Elvis Presley. He made a great milestones while being around for only a short time. Elvis Presley in my view is someone who was able to find something great that people apperciated. I mean so many people know Elvis and want to know more about him than Chuck Berry although he was a better guitarist than Elvis ever was. But overall, star and talent, I'd say that Elvis was better than the other two. __________________ The problem with Franco Pepe Kalle is that he is a unpredictable character. There is surprising info about this man. You think he only likes Franco and Pepe Kalle but when you find out that he hears other artists, you are shock. Girls are the sexy thing that God created. Important to notice FPK.

05-06-2012, 11:56 PM	#251 (permalink)
RLLC Groupie Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 15	I'm not sure what determines "King of Rock and Roll"? However rock and roll started with Chuck Berry and "Maybellene"; he took music and the guitar to a new level. In my mind that overshadows the accomplishments of the others.

05-07-2012, 09:33 PM	#253 (permalink)
blastingas10 Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,126	I think howlin wolf gets way overlooked in this conversation. Yes, he was blues, but thats where Rock came from. His style of blues was different than any other blues artist. He had such a powerful voice and stage presence. He rocked the house harder than any other blues musician. And don't forget, they call him the "rocker".

06-01-2012, 07:54 AM	#256 (permalink)
indiebabe092 Groupie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: London Posts: 14	it has to be chuck berry!.. whenever 'You never can tell' comes on .. you know what time it is!! time to rock and roll! xx

08-01-2012, 12:55 AM	#257 (permalink)
WhiskeyRiver Groupie Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2	It's Elvis no matter how many other artist you list, because without Elvis rock-n-roll does not exist. Without Elvis there is no Rolling Stones, Beatles, Zeppelin, etc. People argue that those bands and all artist after would have probably still come after him and maybe that's true but think about all of those artist Elvis inspired to do what they did, Jimmy Page has stated that hearing Baby Let's Play House inspired him to start playing guitar. And on another note he wins because he was the first. When he went to Sun Studios in 1954 and recorded "That's Alright Mama" that's when it all started. Somebody else would have come along mostly likely started the whole thing but since he was first, he is the king. I could keep going but this sounds pretty good.

08-10-2012, 06:50 PM	#259 (permalink)
blastingas10 Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,126	I respect the effort you put into Making a case for Elvis, but as the person above you stated, he wasn't first, like you said. Maybe he is the king, but he wasn't the father. Nicely said by rockabillynblues