I always loved Sam Cooke, because he seemed very versatile. He sang gospel, soul, blues, pop music.

In addition Neville (along with brothers Art and Cyril) did background vocals for the songs "Great Heart" "Bring Back the Magic" "Homemade Music" "My Barracuda" and "Smart Woman (in a Real Short Skirt)" on Jimmy Buffett's Hot Water released in 1988. Neville sang the National Anthem in the movie The Fan starring Robert De Niro and Wesley Snipes. In 1988 he recorded "Mickey Mouse March" for Stay Awake: Various Interpretations of Music from Vintage Disney Films one of Various Artists.

He has also recorded with his brothers Art Charles and Cyril as The Neville Brothers and is the father of singer/keyboards player Ivan Neville. Of mixed African American and Native American heritage[citation needed] his music also features Cajun and Creole influences. Aaron Neville (born January 24 1941 New Orleans Louisiana United States) is an American R&B and soul singer and musician.