Reported 12 months ago
Arthur 'Big Boy' Crudup wrote 'That’s All Right,' the first single ever released by Elvis Presley, but received minimal songwriting royalties due to his original manager holding the rights. Crudup's story sheds light on the exploitation of Black artists in the 20th century music industry. Despite his significant contribution to rock 'n' roll, Crudup spent his later years working on farms and passed away in 1974, leaving behind a legacy of artistic exploitation and unfulfilled royalties.
Source: YAHOO