Now, he’d rigged up a hidden microphone in Brian’s room ... It was thanks to seeing Elvis doing Tutti Frutti on TV that I gave up the classical violin and took up rock’n’roll.

His twin brother, Marco, played as well, and the two created their own radio programs thanks to a Mr. Microphone toy popular in the ’70s. “We didn’t have a lot to do in New Mexico,” he said.

What does it mean to have the best style? In the world of fashion, it could mean a number of things, such as someone who sets trends or thinks outside the box. Throughout music history, artists ...