Elvis held Roy Orbison is very high regard, publicly stating that Roy had ' most perfect voice' and referring to him as the 'greatest singer in the world' during one of his Vegas concerts.
His music has been influential in rock and roll, country, and pop. Elvis was influenced by many different artists, but there are three that stand out: Little Richard, Carl Perkins, and Chuck Berry. Little Richard was a rock and roll pioneer who influenced Elvis with his wild style and energetic performances.
One might even call him the George... Musicians like B.B. King, Fats Domino and Dean Martin had a tremendous impact on the sound and image of Elvis Presley. Anne Murray was the favorite female singer of Elvis.
Elvis Presley is often cited as the greatest musician of all time. His unique blend of country, rock, and blues made him a pioneer in the music industry, and his influence can still be felt today.
1. Aretha Franklin. Aretha Franklin is often credited as one of the greatest female vocalists of all time. Her ability to transcend genres and styles, such as rock, gospel, soul and jazz, has earned her the title of “Queen of Soul” and the number one spot on this list.
John Lennon was once asked what he thought about Elvis Presley and replied, “He's one of my heroes. I saw him in '56 in Liverpool. I was just a kid then, but I've loved him ever since.” It was John Lennon who suggested that The Beatles' song 'She Loves You' could be inspired by an Elvis Presley song.
Did Ginger Alden Attend Elvis' Funeral? Yes. As his fiancée at the time, it is believed that Ginger Alden was present for Elvis' funeral. Following the funeral, however, she was reportedly banned from Graceland by Presley's family and had to receive permission to visit his grave.
Kjell Henning Bjørnestad (born March 12, 1968), known as Kjell Elvis (or K. Elvis), is a Norwegian professional Elvis impersonator: He is an Elvis look alike and has had plastic surgery to look more like Elvis. He is also a sound alike and has released a couple of albums with Elvis songs.
He says Elvis's favorite groups were the Harmonizing Four and Golden Gate Quartet and his favorite gospel singers included Jimmy Jones, Jake Hess (who sang with the Statesmen and later formed the Imperials) and Mahalia Jackson.
As teenagers, The Beatles, especially John Lennon, were strongly influenced by Elvis Presley. They started wearing their hair slicked back like Elvis. They admired his rebelliousness and his appeal to women, not to mention his musical talent. “Nothing affected me until I heard Elvis,” John Lennon said.
' Despite his regret, Sir Mick Jagger wishes he had met Elvis Presley prior to his death. According to the singer, John Lennon of The Beatles convinced him to meet Chuck Berry instead. According to Elvis' ex-wife, Presley, when the couple walked in, a pin dropped.
Elvis Presley's three-octave vocal range was exceptional, 'very narrowly all at once a tenor, baritone, and bass'. A 1987 article in the Village Voice included an assessment of his voice in classical terms, categorizing it as a 'lyric baritone ... [but with] unexpectedly rich low [notes] ... and astounding high notes'.
Did Elvis Have Perfect Pitch? Despite his impressive vocal range of two and a half octaves and a pitch approaching perfect, he was perfectly willing to sing off-key when the song required it, he claimed.
Billboard stats: Most weeks at number 1: 1st place is Elvis with 79; distant 2nd is Beatles with 59. Michael comes in 6th, with 37. Most #1 singles: Beatles are 1st with 20; Elvis is tied for 2nd with 18; Michael is tied for 3rd/4th (depending on how you like to count ties) with 13.
After Presley's death, his uncle Vester explained to the press that the family was “not interested in her” because “she took advantage of Elvis' name”. He even went as far as to say: “Ginger Alden is dead now as far as the family is concerned. We don't even recognise her as a human being.”
Presley fell in love with Ginger Alden when the actress was 21 and he was in his early 40s. She too was a former beauty queen. They got engaged and lived together in Graceland.
John Lennon said there wouldn't have been The Beatles without Elvis. Paul McCartney praised John as the Elvis of The Beatles. Likewise, John praised Elvis for inspiring The Beatles' music, but he had a strange way of showing his admiration. John and Paul became prolific songwriters as their careers progressed.
The group were huge Elvis admirers and three members (Plant, Page and Bonham) gladly accepted along with their infamous manager, Peter Grant. Although not a big fan of hard rock, Elvis knew who Zeppelin were and was amused that his young step-brother, Ricky, was so excited to hear that they'd be in the audience.
"Nothing affected me until I heard Elvis. Without Elvis, there would be no Beatles", John Lennon famously said about the King of Rock 'n' Roll. No other recording artist influenced the young Beatles quite as much as Elvis Presley.
Check these ladies out. Contraltos are arguably the rarest of female voice types and they possess a tone so dark they often give the men a run for their money.
Alan Rickman had one of the most perfect voices, according to science. The British actor, who has died at the age of 69, was revealed as having the perfect voice in a study that produced an algorithm to identify the ideal characteristics.
Singers with a wide vocal range
Other big names with a 5-octave range are Shanice, Prince and Kyo, plus jazz singer Rachelle Ferrell.