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ELVIS PRESLEY AND HIS LEGACY Elvis Presley remains the most popular solo artist of all time. From 1956 to 1962, he recorded seventeen No. 1 hits, from “Heartbreak Hotel” to “Good Luck Charm.” According to Little Richard, Presley’s main legacy was that he opened doors for many young performers and made black music popular in mainstream America. Presley’s influence continues to be felt today in the music of artists such as Bruno Mars.