Elvis Presley was a transformative figure because he was
A) the first teen idol to appear on the Ed Sullivan Show.
B) a southern performer who achieved national popularity.
C) a white performer singing and dancing to "black" rhythms.
D) the first rock singer to sell more records than Frank Sinatra.

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Elvis Presley was transformative because he was a white performer who brought "black" rhythm and blues music to a broader, predominantly white audience, challenging racial barriers in the music industry.

Elvis Presley Was a Transformative Figure Because He Was