I first heard Elvis on the Dorsey show back in 1956. He sang "Tutti Fruiti" and I laughed at the guy's performance. I thought he was a comedy act.

Of course, this was my introduction to Rock and Roll which was called Rhythm and Blues in those days. It took me quite awhile to get into this new sound, because I was a big fan of Pat Boone and Guy Mitchell.

You might describe me as a soft rock kid who viewed Elvis as a hard rock biker. Over the years, however, my appreciation for Elvis grew when he did songs from every genre, including R & B, country, pop and even opera like "Surrender". Exposing yourself to Elvis is simply exposing yourself to great music of any kind.

I even put my favourite rare Elvis recordings on a website. Check it out here.

There has always been a darkside to rock and roll because it unleases subconscious memories. A great song by Wayne Newton called "The Letter" brings home the darkside of rock and roll fame.

Elvis is 75 today who continues to sing young songs in his movies and on records. He changed music more than any person in history. To me and many others he will always be The King.