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Who inspired Elvis?

* Arthur Crudup: Crudup was a blues singer and guitarist who is considered to be one of the pioneers of rock and roll. Elvis was reportedly a big fan of Crudup's music, and he even recorded several of his songs, including "That's All Right" and "My Baby Left Me."

* Roy Acuff: Acuff was a country music singer and Grand Ole Opry star who was known for his distinctive yodeling style. Elvis was also a fan of Acuff's music, and he even imitated his yodeling in some of his early recordings.

* Hank Snow: Snow was a Canadian country music singer and guitarist who was one of the most popular artists of the 1940s and 1950s. Elvis was a fan of Snow's music, and he even recorded a cover of his song "I'm Movin' On."

* Other influences: Elvis's music was also influenced by a variety of other artists, including B.B. King, Louis Jordan, Big Mama Thornton, and Jimmie Rodgers.

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