Page 8 - All About History - Issue 11-14

DEFINING MOMENT

THE KING OF ROCK TAKES AIM
American music idol Elvis Presley holds an artillery gun
during his national service with the US Army. The singer
had been drafted into the Army in March 1958 and turned
down the chance to enlist in the Special Services and
entertain the armed forces, opting to serve in the
Regular Army. This earned him a new fanbase
from many who had previously been
appalled by his rock and roll image.
1958-1960

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