He was amazing on American idol and why he didn't win. I don't know I don't watch talent shows anymore because they never get it right. Or very Rarely. You have to check out when He sang stevie wonder's master blaster on american idol
In addition to many other R&B influences, I hear Mick Hucknall, from the band Simply Red. Is it just me? They sang "Holding back the Years" from the 80s