I grew up loving Etta James and Aretha Franklin and Al Green and Otis Redding, and I just love old-school R&B. It's just music that moves you and grooves you, and it was very important, I think, for music. Elle King arethaettafranklin share on social
I have a really supportive, great group of friends, and we all push each other. They come to my shows, I go to their premieres; it's wonderful. Elle King friendgreatgroup Change image and share on social
I used to be afraid to use the word 'pop' to describe my music, but underneath my tough, bad-girl sound, there's some fun. Elle King afraidbaddescribe Change image and share on social
I love to sing big rock and roll songs; I love to sing country-pop stuff, and then I love to sing soft, sadder beautiful songs. Elle King beautifulbigcountry Change image and share on social
I have perfected the art of the mean song to make me feel like I have a backbone. Elle King artbackbonefeel Change image and share on social
I'm a really good friend; I'm terrible to date. Elle King datefriendgood Change image and share on social
I flip the turntables. I write a lot from the male perspective, but as a female. That's how I live my life. I can roll with the boys. Elle King boyfemaleflip Change image and share on social
I grew up barefoot, dirty, climbing trees. It made me appreciate things more. Elle King barefootclimbdirty Change image and share on social