Iconic Performer Quotes

I remember old Elvis when he forgot to remember to forget.

I was a huge Ann-Margret fan, and I wanted to be like her.

Elvis Presley was the first and the best. He is my favorite of all time.

I think that Frank Sinatra was maybe the greatest pop singer.

I just think she was a wonderful woman. What I think of when I think of Nina [Simone] is someone that I could relate to, who didn't want anything from me, that could relate to me because I didn't want anything from her. It was nice.

Elvis, he was unique. And he loved the blues, it was a pity he didn't do more.

The finest all-around performer we ever had in America was Judy Garland. There was no limit to her talent. She was the quickest, brightest person I ever worked with.

George Jones is a national treasure and should be treated accordingly. A unique style so often emulated even inadvertently.

There have been many accolades uttered about Elvis' talent and performances through the years, all of which I agree with wholeheartedly. I shall miss him dearly as a friend. He was a warm, considerate and generous man.

I don't date Janet Jackson. She is my girlfriend; there is a difference. She is a very special and talented woman who never ceases to amaze me.

Elvis a fight the dying light, Johnny Ray he's always crying.

If you loved music, you loved Freddie Mercury.

I think without a doubt there will never be a voice like Judy Garland.

I felt like I kind of got to know [Elvis Presley], and got a little peek inside what was going on there. That was pretty amazing.

Before Elvis, everything was in black and white. Then came Elvis. Zoom, glorious Technicolor.

Jack Benny had style from the beginning. He stood straight and walked kind of sideways as if he were being gently shoved by a touch of genius.

ELVIS PRESLEY was bigger than life. His success was documented and laid out for him. He came to the first show I had in Memphis, and it was very nice. He sort of treated me like an equal, because we were both fresh in the business. We got to be great friends and kindred souls.

I've loved George Michael for as long as I can remember. He was an absolute inspiration. Always ahead of his time.

Move over Rover, and let Jimi take over.

When Michael Jackson sings it is with the voice of angels, and when his feet move, you can see God dancing.

I was starstruck by Madonna. She's one of the few remaining superstars. I'm so impressed by her level of discipline towards her career. We did have a little chat, and she wasn't remotely intimidating, just lovely and open.

I remember Elvis as a young man hanging around the Sun Studios. Even then, I knew this kid had a tremendous talent. He was a dynamic young boy. His phraseology, his way of looking at a song, was as unique as Sinatra's. I was a tremendous fan, and had Elvis lived, there would have been no end to his inventiveness.

There will never be another Michael Jackson, a huge pop star since (the age of) 7.

Tonight, I would like to pay tribute to the greatest entertainer of all time, Mr. Elvis Presley. Elvis was Las Vegas. And if it wasn't for him, so many performers like myself would not have the chance to do what we do in this town. He really was the king.

That's my idol, Elvis Presley. If you went to my house, you'd see pictures all over of Elvis. He's just the greatest entertainer that ever lived. And I think it's because he had such presence. When Elvis walked into a room, Elvis Presley was in the f***ing room. I don't give a f*** who was in the room with him, Bogart, Marilyn Monroe.