Glenn Danzig Gives the King a Dark Revamp on 'Danzig Sings Elvis'
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billboard.comThe "evil Elvis" reverently covers tracks like "Always on My Mind" and "Love Me." Even casual Glenn Danzig fans know he loves Elvis Presley.
His titular group, formed in 1987, his ’80s death rock/punk band Samhain, and even his renowned late-’70s horror-punk/hardcore group Misfits all covered Elvis songs.
But all it takes is a cursory listen to Danzig’s baritone croon -- a cross between the King and, maybe, the Lizard King -- to tell how important Elvis was to his development as a vocalist. “Elvis was an incredible singer and performer, and his range was insane,” says Danzig while chatting on the phone from his Los Angeles home. “And he’s still huge.” Given Danzig’s longtime adoration of Elvis, it was hardly a surprise to learn in 2016
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