Image Source - ​Elvis Presley and the Rise of Rock and Roll: Changes in American Life in the 1950s

Instructions

• Watch the Video - The Truth About 1950s Elvis Fandom (13:56)

​Guided Notes

• How did Elvis gain his first fans?
• How did fandom change with Elvis' rise in popularity?
• What happened in Jacksonville that caused Elvis' mother to feel more protective?

Additional Sources

• The rise of Folk Music (ala the '40s and '50s)
• American Music History Playlist – 1940’s and 1950’s