The end of the 1960s represented a transitional period for rock ‘n’ roll, a shift into another era. “No, that’s the real King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” said Elvis. “But rock ‘n’ roll was here a long time before I came along. During that time, the “Ain’t That A Shame” singer sold over 65 million records, second only to Elvis for a rock ‘n’ roll act. He also inspired the likes of Bob Marley, who once claimed that reggae began with Fats Domino.

Source: National Post October 26, 2017 18:30 UTC