The King
Another historic event occurred on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1956. Rock and roll officially entered America’s hearts and minds on September 9 of this year, becoming the generation’s defining musical style. This was made possible by a certain Elvis Presley, also known as “The King of Rock and Roll,” performing at his debut concert. This episode was so well-liked that 86.2% of all viewers in the country tuned in to see this legendary performance. Even though Sullivan is credited with helping many iconic acts get their start, some of the other acts’ success was in jeopardy as a result of his clandestine feuds.
The King
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With time, it became increasingly obvious that Ed Sullivan was the top talent scout for acts with the potential to be extremely successful. He possessed a kind of sixth sense, foreseeing which acts would be well-liked by his audiences and providing them with the stage on which to become instantly famous. It’s not shocking that Sullivan’s show maintained a following for close to 50 years and rose to the top of the entertainment world. The legendary host, however, harbored a secret hatred for some of his visitors; once they had offended him, they were never invited back.
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