What could possibly be said about one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century? Often referred to as the“King of Rock and Roll,” Elvis Presley began his music career in 1954 with producer Sam Phillips, who wanted to bring the sound of African-American music to a wider audience. Elvis and his band would soon sign to RCA Victor and release their first single,“Heartbreak Hotel,” which was released in January 1956 and became a number-one hit in the United States. This, along with his series of successful network television appearances and chart-topping records, led the way to his success and the newly popular sound of rock and roll.