Elvis Quote by Robert Hilburn Download Open image “Elvis may have been my first hero, but you couldn't relate to him.” — Robert Hilburn ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.4 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare Elvis First Hero Him May
Elvis was, at least the times I was around him, Elvis was a practical joker. He was always, had some little mischievous something going. — Jackie DeShannon Copy Share Image
Elvis was a major hero of mine. I was probably stupid enough to believe that having the same birthday as him actually meant something. — David Bowie Copy Share Image
Everything they say about Elvis today is true. He was just one great guy. He wasn't jealous of anyone. I would say Elvis was… — Bobby Vinton Copy Share Image
Elvis Presley was the first and the best. He is my favorite of all time. — William J. Clinton Copy Share Image
When I saw Elvis on television, I just fell in love with him completely. As a singer, I want to be able to relate… — Faith Hill Copy Share Image
To many, Courtney Love smells like rock hype. Reviewers may be excited about her, but the rock audience may be skeptical of the credentials… — Robert Hilburn Copy Share Image
When I began to interview people from the '60s, my first question was always, 'What was your favorite record?' — Robert Hilburn Copy Share Image
I didn't have any idea that Gwen Stefani would evolve into this symbol of womanhood in America, but to me, that's not a musical… — Robert Hilburn Copy Share Image
When I was in high school in the '50s, all pop music - Elvis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard - was aimed at teenagers. I… — Robert Hilburn Copy Share Image
Because record companies do not routinely release sales figures the way film studios do, the weekly charts in trade publications like 'Billboard' provide the… — Robert Hilburn Copy Share Image
Even though The Cure helped pioneer the jangly, dance-oriented guitar and keyboard style it continues to embrace, there are other bands that now employ… — Robert Hilburn Copy Share Image
The first time I saw Pearl Jam, I thought Eddie Vedder had seen too many Jim Morrison videos, and I didn't like the music… — Robert Hilburn Copy Share Image
His belief in the power of music to convey ideas - not just entertain - has filtered down to musicians in every field, from… — Robert Hilburn Copy Share Image
Some writers sit down every day for two or three hours, at least, to write, whether they are in the mood or not. Others… — Robert Hilburn Copy Share Image
At times, Singer Johnny Cash rubbed dirt from the earth under his fingernails in order to avoid any arrogance which might stem from his… — Robert Hilburn Copy Share Image
Some people will never take Madonna seriously - just as many never took Marilyn Monroe seriously. Novelty images - especially that of a sex… — Robert Hilburn Copy Share Image
By 27, Bob Dylan had already written 'Highway 61 Revisited,' the Beatles had released 'Rubber Soul,' Bruce Springsteen had recorded 'Born to Run' and… — Robert Hilburn Copy Share Image
Oh, I think country has changed tremendously. I think country has totally changed. Country music when I was a kid was Hank Williams. If… — John Mellencamp Copy Share Image
People define themselves to some degree by the music that they listened to as teens. My mom had Elvis. Me, I had 'The Who'… — Jennifer Egan Copy Share Image
The first record I bought was a Carl Perkins record, because I saw him at The Festival at Sandpoint, Idaho. I loved Elvis and… — Josh Homme Copy Share Image
Elvis Presley invited me to Las Vegas for one night but we got on so well that I stayed for three. — Dave Clark Copy Share Image
The last time I saw Elvis was when I played my second New Year's Eve show for him in 1970. — Ronnie Milsap Copy Share Image
In 1998, I received treatment for my knee by an Israeli therapist. We spoke about Israel and I mentioned 'Scooterman' and he just froze.… — Gary David Goldberg Copy Share Image
I came close to signing Elvis Presley. I offered $25,000 for his contract and they asked for $45,000 and I just didn't have the other $20,000. — Ahmet Ertegun Copy Share Image
Elvis and I were very good friends. We were such good friends that, on the day that he passed, I was the first one… — Wayne Newton Copy Share Image
Absolutely. I - you know, he was so that much a part of my life that, you know, Elvis, you know, once - once… — Priscilla Presley Copy Share Image
People don't realize what they had till it's gone. Like President Kennedy, there was no one like him, the Beatles, and my man Elvis… — Muhammad Ali Copy Share Image
