12 Rare Pictures of American Icons Throughout History
The past is often a source of inspiration for us nowadays, through our icons and their actions.
All seemed easier when American people only had to look up to their favorite celebrities to cope with issues during hard times.
To inspire you in these modern times, here are 12 rare pictures of american icons who made History through music, cinema or politics.
Elvis Presley (1972)
Also known as the “King”, please welcome Elvis Presley.
Here, Elvis is pictured in 1972 leaving the court after his divorce with Priscilla.
His rockabilly style, charming voice and what he brought to rock and roll music made him a legend of rock, alongside another “King” of the time, Chuck Berry.
With hits such as Heartbreak Hotel or Love Me Tender (1956), Elvis Presley was at the top of the charts, hypnotizing girls and opening doors for black and white rock and roll artists.
He also used his charm in movies such as Blue Hawaii in 1961.
Elvis Presley had a lethal lifestyle during his last years : drug abuse caused his death in 1977 at 42 years old.
He was an icon of his generation, and still is one today.
