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Katy Perry Looks Up to Freddie Mercury
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Editorials, Pop, Rock,
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Katy Perry models herself on Freddie Mercury.
The "Roar" singer takes not just her musical stylings from the late Queen frontman, but believes he helped make her a confident woman:
"Queen's track 'Killer Queen' made me discover music and helped me come into my own at the age of 15. The way Freddie Mercury delivered his lyrics just made me feel like a confident woman; I'd say his fingerprint is all over me in general. And I also love the idea of a woman who reigns and has power, like Queen Elizabeth in the UK."
Katy, 28, also said she loves experimenting with her look, and doesn't worry if she's not always perfectly turned out as it shows her humanity. "I love having fun with my looks. I want to present myself as a human being, with lots of different aspects that aren't necessarily perfect. I think it's totally fine to accept everything you have if you can. It's good to try and have a certain grace with everything, but a sense of humor is most important. I try not to take myself too seriously," she added.
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Norah Jones Inspired by Elvis
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Jazz, Rock,
Norah Jones says everyone should visit Elvis Presley's Graceland home at least once in their lives for inspiration.
The 33-year-old musician is a huge fan of the late "King of Rock 'n' Roll" and going to his mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, and the city itself inspires her songs.
"I love it in Memphis. It's the most amazing city full of warm people and great food. Everybody should visit Elvis' home Graceland once in their lives and while they're at it they should take a trip to the Sun Records museum. It's the record label that launched Elvis, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis."
Norah - the daughter of legendary Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar - is more inspired by artists from the 50s and 60s than modern musicians. And the "Happy Pills" singer often dreams of hosting her idols at a dinner party: "I'm really inspired by other music and musicians. My fantasy dinner party would include Willie Nelson, Ray Charles and Billie Holiday. They're just some of the people I look up to. I have about 50 musical icons."