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4 days ago · The Mississippi-born blues musician died 50 years ago, leaving behind one of the starker accounts of 20th century artist exploitation. As the 70th anniversary of Presley’s recording of ”That’s All Right” approaches Friday — July 5, considered a cultural milestone — here are some key takeaways from the AP’s story on Crudup:
5 days ago · Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup helped invent rock ‘n’ roll. His 1946 song “That’s All Right" would become the first single Elvis Presley ever released. Rod Stewart would sing it on a chart ...
1 day ago · Bluesman Arthur Crudup wrote the song that became Elvis' first hit. ... Crudup living out his later years on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, dressed in coveralls and leading a crew picking cucumbers ...
4 days ago · Crudup wrote the song “That’s All Right,” which Elvis Presley later recorded for his first single. (Jeff Titon via AP) FRANKTOWN, Va. (AP) — Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup helped invent rock ‘n’ roll. His 1946 song “That’s All Right,” an easygoing shrug to a lover, would become the first single Elvis Presley ever released.
5 days ago · Prysock immediately emerged as one of Arizona's leader in the secondary as a sophomore and recorded 61 tackles and one interception in the Wildcats' 10-3 season in 2023 that ended with a win over...
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4 days ago · He barely got paid. Arthur Crudup, 1969. FRANKTOWN, Va. (AP) — Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup helped invent rock ‘n’ roll. His 1946 song “That’s All Right,” an easygoing shrug to a lover, would become the first single Elvis Presley ever released. Rod Stewart would sing it on a chart-topping album.
4 days ago · Price improves Arizona's depth at cornerback after the Wildcats lost starters Ephesians Prysock, who transferred to Washington, and Tacario Davis to the transfer portal; Davis could still...
