'Elvis was a brilliant artist. As a musicologist - and I consider myself one - there was always a great deal of respect for Elvis, especially during his Sun sessions. As a black people, we all knew that. (In fact), Eminem is the new Elvis because, number one, he had the respect for black music that Elvis had.

Elvis was a hero to most but he never meant shit to me. Yes, he's a straight-out racist. The sucker was simple and plain.

'Little Hellions, kids feelin rebellious, embarrassed their parents still listen to Elvis'

I'd like to wake up in the morning and hear on CNN that Elvis lives again

Elvis is the greatest cultural force in the twentieth century. He introduced the beat to everything, music, language, clothes, it's a whole new social revoluti…

I learned music listening to Elvis' records. His measurable effect on culture and music was even greater in England than in the States.

I hate music where white people are trying to sound black. The white music I like is white.