This is not true, say those close to the singer.
But he also kept the house open to young American singers.
If not, they would be required to return to the female singer before being allowed to guess again.
He also set up a foundation in 1971 to provide support to young singers.
Still, all the help available to young singers today has not made the process any easier.
"What I want to do now is pass on some of my knowledge to younger singers."
He is known for offering his work to other singers.
This so called Story is an insult to the late singer and her name.
Thousands of people came to pay a final tribute to the singer.
The show is open to singers aged 14 and over.