Ben Miles, in a letter to the Editor of the Los Angeles Times published on 18 April, 2018 in connection with the newspaper's very positive review of the HBO documentary Elvis Presley: The Searcher.

Enchanted as I was by the story my mother, an aspiring singer, telling me of meeting Elvis in the early days of his career after witnessing him bring down the house at a live broadcast of "Louisiana Hayride", it became apparent that Elvis was polite, courteous and unassuming, addressed her as "ma'am," shook her hand and thanked her for enjoying the show. I am elated as his now regained role as an unparalleled musician and cultural innovator.

— Ben Miles

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About Elvis Presley

Elvis Aaron Presley (8 January 1935 – 16 August 1977) was an American singer, musician, and actor. Popularly known by his first name as "Elvis," as "The King of Rock and Roll" or simply as "The King," he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century.