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But despite the fact that his likeness is universally known, the associations it conjures up are rarely those of a serious artist. Even much of Elvis’ residual fan-base has fallen into the trap of celebrating The King as little more than a lurid joke, a historical throwback...

Author: By Lee HUDSON Teslik, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Love Him Tender: The King Is Back | 4/26/2002 | See Source »

Maybe this is best captured through the words of those who have been influenced by Elvis. This makes for an impressive list. “Elvis Presley is like the ‘Big Bang’ of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” says...

Author: By Lee HUDSON Teslik, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Love Him Tender: The King Is Back | 4/26/2002 | See Source »

The Beatles and the Stones themselves agree: “When we were kids growing up in Liverpool,” recalls Paul McCartney, “all we ever wanted to be was Elvis Presley.” “No-one, but no-one, is his equal...

Author: By Lee HUDSON Teslik, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Love Him Tender: The King Is Back | 4/26/2002 | See Source »

Everywhere one turns a rock legend is humbly crediting their musical birth and inspiration to Elvis’ music. Bob Dylan: “When I first heard Elvis’ voice I just knew that I wasn’t going to work for anybody and nobody was going...

Author: By Lee HUDSON Teslik, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Love Him Tender: The King Is Back | 4/26/2002 | See Source »

But for space, this list would go on almost indefinitely. Little Richard, Jon Bon Jovi, Frank Sinatra, Garth Brooks, Cher, Leonard Bernstein, Rod Stewart and Robbie Williams have all sung The King’s high praises. Apparently even Britney Spears has been moved: “I think Elvis...

Author: By Lee HUDSON Teslik, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Love Him Tender: The King Is Back | 4/26/2002 | See Source »

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