Slim Whitman
USA, 1948–2013
American country singer known for his pure falsetto voice and yodeling style. His gentle, romantic delivery made him one of the most internationally successful country artists of the postwar era.
MusicRoots documents 1 artist who influenced Slim Whitman and 1 artist Slim Whitman influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.
Who influenced Slim Whitman?
- Jimmie Rodgers — Whitman's falsetto yodel descends from the blue yodel tradition Jimmie Rodgers founded.
Which artists did Slim Whitman influence?
- George Harrison — 'The first person I ever saw playing a guitar was Slim Whitman' — Harrison's own words on the origin of his obsession with guitars.