Need help with a John quote....

[ImaginePeace78]

I think it was John who made this quote upon hearing rock 'n' roll for the first time in the mid-fifties.

"It's like Johnny Ray, Frankie Laine and (someone else), all rolled into one!"

Who was the third person? I checked out Pete Shotton's book, Len Garry's book, Ray Coleman's and couldn't find the quote. I think it is a cute one and would like to include it in my signature. I am sure it was John who said this. John knew those older singers and songs that came before rock 'n' roll, he just wasn't interested in playing music until it came along. Can someone help me out? Thanks in advance! :)
-Kristi

[Paolo Meccano]

I've just had a quick look, with no success, but I did discover that Ringo was a Johnny Ray fan - are you sure you've got the right Beatle..?

[ImaginePeace78]

I thought it was John, but I'm not sure. That's interesting that Ringo was a Johnny Ray fan. John knew his songs too.
-Kristi

[jesgear]

The Anthology book, page 11, quotes John as saying about Elvis: 'He turned out to be fantastic. I remember rushing home with the record ["Heartbreak Hotel"] and saying, 'He sounds like Frankie Laine and Johnnie Ray and Tennessee Ernie Ford!''

[ImaginePeace78]

Yes! That's it! And that's the one source I didn't look up. Thank you for your help. :)
-Kristi