He's one of the top most regarded cultural icons of the 1900s. One of the typical ways to refer to him is "the King".
I can see that.  Out of curiosity, I know Elvis Presley is a generally South-East originating musician, do you listen to much of ''the King''?
I've grown up listening to Gospel music. Sounds interesting, what was the purpose of the gospel music? Was it just for aesthetics, or perhaps religious and ceremonial, or just entertainment? Or would it be a combination of the them? None for me, for my parents and neighbors it was probably for religious and aesthetic reasons as I grew up in the South East. I rather listen to Elvis if you ever heard of him.
Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the ''King of Rock and Roll'' or simply ''the King''.