In consequence, pop icons such as Elvis Presley and McDonald's were getting ready to conquer America and the world as well. ... Many found this new form of expressionism through music. ... Guadalupe De La Cruz, a student who commented on Elvis Presley's influence on America, wrote that: Elvis illustrated the culture of the 1950's by changing the face of popular music forever His unusual style, that included sexy moves, and good looks started to cause more and more excitement everywhere he played. ... Elvis became the hottest new star in the music business by 1955. ... The o...

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