More people are learning Elvis Presley songs on guitar following biopic, Fender claims
nme.comElvis Presley songs on their app, Fender Play, since the release of the Baz Luhrmann biopic Elvis in June.The Independent shared that the amount of people seeking out Presley’s songs to learn via the guitar-learning platform has doubled in the wake of Elvis coming out.
Among the more popular songs being selected, as mentioned by the report, are ‘Jailhouse Rock’, ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ and ‘Burning Love’.In a statement to the publication, Max Watts, the senior vice president of marketing for Fender, noted that “the lasting impact of an artist like Elvis is undeniable”.“His music is still inspiring people across the globe, young and old, to begin their own musical journeys – and this is evident via this spike in activity we have seen,” Watts said.Presley himself was primarily a rhythm guitar player, playing mostly acoustic guitars and being joined by various lead guitar players throughout his career.
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