Bill Bennett really became an idol for me. I listened to him every morning from 6 to 9 for, oh, years.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
One of the greatest listeners I know is Bob Tishman. That has probably had the greatest impact on my life than any other thing.
I usually listen to various kind of singers. Curtis Mayfield was my favorite. James Brown, Tina Turner, queen of soul, I started to get that musical essence from that time before I even do my first song.
Bob Dylan is my idol. Everybody has that person growing up that made them see things a little differently than they did before, Dylan is that guy for me. My dad gave me the 'Blonde on Blonde' album on cassette tape when I was seven or eight. It took me a while to get into Dylan's vibe, but once I did, I never looked back.
Tony Bennett is an iconic jazz legend.
Well, before we met I had heard and seen him sing so I knew he was good.
I was trying to find an original style that didn't sound like Tony Bennett or anyone else. So I prayed about it, woke up with this high voice, and by 1954, I was going to amateur nights and winning.
Franz Klammer was my great idol in my younger years.
Bill Hicks is a huge influence. I love him.
My idol has been Franco Corelli. But every singer can teach you something.
Richard Burton is my number one idol. One, because we come from very similar backgrounds and two, because of his fantastic talent.