Maria Callas Fun Facts, Quotes and Tweets

9^th April 2007

Quote: "I'd like to be able to sing like James Brown or George Jones or Maria Callas but I can't. So you just do your own version of them, which sounds a lot like you after a while." Gravel-voiced singer Tom Waits wishes he had a sweeter tone.

3^rd April 2007

Quote: "If I sing there at all now, it's opera. It annoys my boyfriend, though, because I'm not very good and it's painful... I wish I could sing like Maria Callas." Norah Jones reveals what she sings in the shower.

20^th December 2006

Fact: The Doors, soul greats BOOKER T + THE MGS and folk icon Joan Baez will join The Grateful Dead and opera diva Maria Callas among those honoured with Lifetime Achievement Grammy Awards next year (11FEB07).