3rd Period Language Arts discussion

Doll, Susan. Elvis Presley: With Profiles of Muddy Waters and Mick Jagger. Chicago: World Book, 2007. Print.

"Elvis Presley with Profiles of Muddy Waters and Mick Jagger" is a biography about Elvis Presley. Elvis’s interest in music developed into his own style, which made him a rock and roll legend. The Southern blues of Muddy Waters and his hip and body movements influenced Elvis Presley’s music and stage experience. This followed on to provide a basis for the rock style of Mick Jagger, lead singer of the Rolling Stones. The biography shows a progression in which the Southern based blues of Muddy Waters was incorporated into Elvis Presley's rock and roll style. Elvis’s music style provided a basis for the rock and roll of Mick Jagger. Presley's performing style opened the door for Jagger's crazy stage movements. The sense of rebellion attributed to Elvis was an influence to the Rolling Stones and others who followed in his path.