| Polls listed chronologically.
Data are from nationwide surveys of
Americans 18 & older. |
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CNN/Opinion
Research Corporation Poll. June 26-28, 2009. N=1,026 adults nationwide.
MoE ± 3. |
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"Would you say you were a fan of Michael Jackson, or not?" |
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Yes, a
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No, Not
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6/26-28/09 |
51 |
49 |
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ABC News Poll.
Aug. 7-11, 2002. N=1,023
adults nationwide. MoE ± 3. |
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"Who
do you think is the greatest rock 'n'
roll
star of all time?" |
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Elvis Presley |
38 |
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Jimi Hendrix |
4 |
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John Lennon |
2 |
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Mick Jagger |
2 |
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Bruce
Springsteen |
2 |
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Paul
McCartney |
2 |
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Eric Clapton |
2 |
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Michael
Jackson |
2 |
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Other |
25 |
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None (vol.) |
7 |
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No opinion |
15 |
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"Do you consider yourself a fan
of Elvis Presley, or not?" |
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Yes |
49 |
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No |
51 |
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"In
terms of his music, do you feel that Elvis Presley had a lasting
impact or only a short-term impact on American culture?" |
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Lasting
impact |
91 |
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Short-term
impact |
7 |
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No impact
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No opinion |
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"Again
in terms of his music, do you see Presley's impact on American
culture as very positive, somewhat positive, somewhat negative or
very negative?" |
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Positive |
85 |
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Negative |
11 |
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No impact
(vol.) |
1 |
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No opinion |
2 |
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CBS
News Poll. Aug. 6-7, 2002. N=832
adults nationwide. MoE ± 3. |
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"Even
now, lots of people are fans of Elvis Presley and his music. Would you
describe yourself as a fan of Elvis Presley, or aren't you one of his fans?" |
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A fan |
42 |
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Not a fan |
56 |
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Don't know |
2 |
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"There
have been rumors and stories about whether or not Elvis Presley
is really dead. How do you feel about this?
Do you think there is any possibility that these rumors are true and that
Elvis Presley is still alive, or don't you think so?" |
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Rumors may be
true |
7 |
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Don't think
so |
88 |
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Not sure |
5 |
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NBC News/Wall
Street Journal Poll conducted by the polling organizations of Peter Hart (D) and
Robert Teeter (R). April 5-7, 2002. N=500 adults nationwide. |
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| "It's
now been 50 years since the first rock and roll
concert was held. Do you think that rock music has generally had a positive
impact or a negative impact on American society, culture, and values?" |
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Positive
impact |
41 |
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Negative
impact |
34 |
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Mixed (vol.) |
17 |
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Not sure |
8 |
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| Zogby
International Reuters/Zogby Poll. April 5-7, 1999. N=1,088 adults nationwide. |
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FEMALE
SINGER
"If you had to choose one singer as the best female
singer of the century, who would it be?" |
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Top
Responses |
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Barbra Streisand |
14 |
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Celine Dion |
9 |
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Whitney Houston |
8 |
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Reba McEntire |
5 |
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Dolly Parton |
4 |
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Shania Twain |
3 |
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Ella Fitzgerald |
3 |
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Aretha Franklin |
3 |
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Mariah Carey |
3 |
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Loretta Lynn |
2 |
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MALE
SINGER
"If you had to choose one singer as the best male singer of the century, who would it
be?" |
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Top
Responses |
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Frank Sinatra |
21 |
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Elvis Presley |
9 |
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Garth Brooks |
6 |
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Luciano Pavarotti |
4 |
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Elton John |
3 |
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Bing Crosby |
3 |
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George Strait |
2 |
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Nat King Cole |
2 |
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Perry Como |
2 |
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Luther Vandross |
2 |
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Harris
Poll. Nov. 19-23, 1997. N=1,010 adults nationwide.
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| "Who is your favorite
singer/musician or musical group?" |
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Top Responses, Ranked |
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1997 |
1996 |
1995 |
1994 |
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Barbra Streisand |
1 |
2 |
7 |
3 |
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Garth Brooks |
2 |
8 tie |
4 |
2 |
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Whitney Houston |
3 tie |
3 |
5 |
1 |
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Frank Sinatra |
3 tie |
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1 |
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Alan Jackson |
5 |
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9 |
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The Beatles |
6 tie |
4 |
8 |
9 |
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Alabama |
6 tie |
5 tie |
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George Strait |
8 |
5 tie |
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7 |
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Reba McEntire |
9 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
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Boyz II Men |
10 |
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