Who is one of the early rock and roll musicians she influenced?
Buddy Holly
Johnny Cash
Elvis Presley
Jim Morrison
Answer
Johnny Cash was one of the early rock and roll musicians who was influenced by Billie Holiday. He was born in Arkansas in 1932 and began his career as a country singer. In the early 1950s, he began to experiment with rock and roll music, and his songs became more popular with young people. He was known for his unique voice and his dark, brooding lyrics.
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