Rocking beyond the grave picks: Union Square

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The question was asked last week at Union Square in San Francisco: If you could bring one artist or band back from the dead for a one-night-only concert, who would it be and why?

Drew Godderis, 55, San Francisco

Roy Orbison. He's so soulful. He was from Texas, which is so suppressive emotionally and yet he was so emotional. He was a unique individual. It's too bad he had to pass so soon.

Katie MacInnes, 24, Melbourne, Australia

I choose Elvis Presley. He's got so many songs, it would be a rad concert. I just think he's hot - at least he was when he was younger. Definitely the younger hot Elvis.

Sarah Blake, 27, Dublin, Ireland

There are a lot to choose from, but I'll go with Nina Simone. She's just fabulous. Her music is so beautiful, and her voice is stunning. She was just a cool girl.

I would have to say Jackie Wilson. He was great years ago. I like his style, I like his voice, and I like his music. His voice was so unique.

Jenna Duale, 25, Sacramento

I would reunite the Beatles. Just because they were so amazing in their time. I'm jealous because my mother got to see them and I didn't. This would make us even.

Ryan Hoyt, 24, Sunnyvale

Frank Sinatra. People are still trying to emulate what he did back in the day. He was the mack daddy of song. He could sing, he could act, he could dance. He was the consummate entertainer.