This is the story of Elvis Aaron Presley, the great entertainer who was once named the most popular man in the world . Without a doubt, he was the very best singer of my generation. Elvis Presley was the greatest cultural force in the 20th Century, said the famous composer Leonard Bernstein. He also was a good actor but he never managed to land serious roles. I followed him since he played my hometown two times in 1955. I truly loved him as a fan and it saddened me to no end when it all ended August 16, 1977.