I'm just a singer, Elvis was the embodiment of the whole American culture.

For my money Tony Bennett is the best singer in the business.

Roy Orbison is the greatest singer in the world.

In my eyes, there's no one better than Stevie Wonder. He's a top dude.

A lot of people would like to sing like Bing Crosby, but very few could match his phrasing or depth of tone. He's influenced every real singer whether they know it or not. I used to hear Bing Crosby as a kid and not really pay attention to him. But he got inside me nevertheless.

You know, when Michael Jackson does the moonwalk, he's showing off! When Prince or Hendrix do a guitar solo, it's confidence! I would hate to be at a show and some nervous wreck is sweating up there and doesn't feel like he deserves to be there.