This document provides brief biographies of several famous musicians from the genres of pop and rock music: - Little Richard laid the foundation for rock and roll in the mid-1950s with his unique musical style and charismatic performances. His music also influenced the development of soul and funk. - Elvis Presley, known as "The King of Rock and Roll", began his career in 1954 and popularized rockabilly music. He was a pioneering figure and one of the most commercially successful solo artists of all time. - The Beatles were one of the most influential rock bands, experimenting with various genres and classical elements in innovative ways. Formed in 1960, they had many hit songs and are

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Little Richard (1932)
•His real name is Richard Penniman.
•He has been an influential figure in popular music and culture for over
six decades. His most celebrated work dates from the mid 1950s where
his dynamic music and charismatic showmanship laid the foundation for
rock and roll.
•His music also had a pivotal impact on the formation of other popular
music genres, including soul and funk.
•In addition to his unique musical style, Penniman was cited as one of
the first crossover black artists, reaching audiences of all races.
• Known for:
“Good Golly, Miss Molly”,
“Tutti Frutti”, and “Whole
Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On.”

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Elvis (1935-1977)
•Both a singer and actor, Elvis is one of the most significant cultural
icons of the 20th century. He is known as “The King of Rock and Roll” or
“The King.”
•His career began in 1954 when he started working with the owner of a
record company. His first single was ‘Heartbreak Hotel”.
•He popularized rockabilly, a fusion of country music and R&B. He was
very popular, yet also controversial due to his respect for Aftrican
American performers and their music along with his disregard of racial
segregation, and his overtly flirtatious performances.
•Filmed his first movie, Love Me Tender, in 1956.
•He is the best-selling solo artist in the history
of recorded music, selling around 600 million
world wide.
•Other popular songs include “Jailhouse Rock”,
“You Ain’t Nothin But a Hound Dog”,
“Blue Suede Shoes”, “Burning Love”, “All Shook
Up”, and “Blue Christmas”.

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The Beatles
•An English rock band formed in 1960 when the first members were between 14
and 16. Members were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and
Ringo Starr.
•They have been regarded as one of the most influential acts of the rock era.
They experimented with several genres and often incorporated classical
elements in unique ways. Their first hit was: “Love Me Do”, which only became a
hit after a few years of performing in local clubs in England. Also, “Twist and
Shout”, “All You Need is Love”
•The Beatles are the best-selling band in the US.
•The Beatles went through several name changes before trying out the name

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Elton John (1947)
•An English singer-songwriter, composer, pianist, record producer, and
occasional actor. In his five-decade career John has sold more than 300
million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the
world. Has more than fifty top 40 hits. He has the most No. 1 hits on US
Adult Contemporary Chart (16 No. 1's).
•His single "Candle in the Wind 1997" sold over 33 million copies
worldwide and is "the best-selling single of all time“. He has received six
Grammy Awards.
•He performed many of the songs from The Lion King and other Disney
movies.
•Known for “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”,
“Circle of Life”, “Bennie and the Jets”, “Your Song”.

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Michael Jackson (1958-2009)
•American recording artist, actor, producer, dancer, businessman, and
philanthropist.
•He made many contributions to music, fashion, and dance. The moonwalk and
the robot are two dance moves he popularized. Often referred to as “The King of
Pop.”
•Debuted with The Jackson 5 at age 6, and began his solo career in 1971. Many
of his music videos are credited with helping to break down racial barriers.
Known for “Beat It”, “Billie Jean”, and “Thriller.”
•In 1986 he was diagnosed with diseases that may have caused his skin to
become pale, along with the treatments he underwent. His personal life was not
always a happy one, and may have originated from childhood traumas he
endured.
•He was married twice, the first time to the daughter of Elvis Presley.