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Elvis Presley
The Black artists who preceded — and inspired — the king of rock 'n' roll
by
David Brancaccio
and Nic Perez
Feb 5, 2025
Preston Lauterbach's new book, "Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King," looks at the Black artists who inspired Elvis, but who often were unable to profit as much off of their work.