I fit the key to accommodate my voice AND allow me to use the chord shapes I want. When singing harmony vocals it's important to account for BOTH voices. There are songs my band plays that the lead vocalist calls the key, and because it's too high for any of us to get a third above the melody the song is performed without a harmony part. Bugs me, because all that had to happen was to drop the key a full step. Meh, I'm just the bass player.
And no, I don't try to mimic anyone. When I hear a faux Elvis, Johnny Cash, or heaven help me, John Lennon, I cringe.
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