The artist Chuck Berry said no one else could sing like: “It vibrates”

Chuck Berry, a defining figure in rock and roll, praised Elvis Presley’s voice, saying no one else had its distinctive quality. His admiration stands out because Berry was wry about Presley’s success and the role of his manager, Colonel Tom Parker, while Presley’s place in music history remains debated.

In a 2008 interview, Berry said Presley had “a voice better than Bing Crosby’s” and described singing as something that “vibrates”. Presley’s range let him move between rock, country, gospel and ballads, helping make his voice a lasting part of his appeal. Berry’s own influence, from “Maybellene” to “Johnny B Goode”, helped shape rock music across generations.