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Hillbilly is old school Country Music, while a cat is someone cool, presumable in the knowledge of good music (originally from the 30s jazz/swing slang). Elvis Presley started his career making a blend of hillbilly and rhythm n'blues that now we call rockabilly (an early style of rock and roll). Back in 1954 there was no specific market for it, since it was something new, so he played the country & western circuit despite his music been r'n'r (rockabilly) instead of hillbilly. Other publicity name that he used around the time was 'King of western bop'.
Recommended reading:
Last train to Memphis; the rise of Elvis Presley (Peter Guralnick).
Go Cat Go! Rockabilly Music and Its Makers (Craig Morrison).
Good Rockin' Tonight, Sun Records and the Birth of Rock 'n' Roll (Colin Escott with Martin Hawkins).
Recommended listening: Any compilation with Elvis recordings for SUN records.
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Who was considered the Elvis Presley of hillbilly music?
Carl Perkins
What is Elvis Presleys nickname?
Elvis Aaron Presley was originally nicknamed "Elvis the Pelvis" or "The Pelvis" in his early days due to his pelvic thrusting and gyrations when performing. Later on, when he hit international fame and notoriety, he became the "King of Rock and Roll" which reflected his record sales and popularity, a nickname that will stick with him forever.
What is the combination of blues and hillbilly music preformed by Elvis Presley?
rock-a-billy :3 hope it helped
What was Elvis Presleys nickname?
Elvis had many nicknames: Big E Big El Elvis the Pelvis The Hillbilly Cat The King The King of Rock 'n' Roll Alan (code name at Graceland) The Chief Crazy Tiger Man Mr. Dynamite Memphis Flash E.P. Tiger (Karate name) The Atomic Powered Singer
What is Elvis preslys dad called?
Vernon PresleyVernon Elvis Presley
