"He kind of created the idea of a superstar in music, and he was the first to experience what other artists are experiencing today," continues the leader of this Italian rock formation, which will climb the steps of the Festival on Wednesday. Cannes for this film.
For Victoria De Angelis, the bassist, Elvis "was one of the first to break the norms, with a strong message, + stand up for what you are +".
The interpreter of "Don't Be Cruel" also "mixed different cultures in his music, he started from the black music he loved (rhythm'n'blues, gospel), he changed things, he brought black music to a white audience when everything was separate at the time, it was an anti-racist act”, develops Damiano David.
In the biopic directed by Baz Luhrmann ("Moulin Rouge"), which will be screened out of competition on Wednesday, Elvis is played by rising American star Austin Butler, while Tom Hanks plays his manager, Colonel Parker.
For rock biographers, he is one of the first all-powerful managers, of the old school, leaving little room for decision to his foal.
"Elvis did not know how to do it, he was in his twenties when he broke through, we are more aware today, he could not ask others for advice at the time", concludes Damiano David.
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