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What famous singers inspired Elvis Presley to become a musicansinger?

1) Dean Martin: In 1953, Elvis Presley attended a concert of Dean Martin and became enchanted with the idea of becoming a professional musician.

2) Bill Haley & His Comets: Elvis Presley was also influenced by Bill Haley, a popular rock 'n' roll singer of the 1950s. He often listened to Haley's records and mimicked his style.

3) Hank Williams: Elvis Presley has also cited country singer Hank Williams as a musical influence. Williams' music provided Elvis with a template for fusing country, blues, and gospel into a genre that would later be known as rock 'n' roll.

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