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Contrary to popular belief, Elvis impersonators have existed since the mid-1950s, just after Elvis Presley himself began his career. The first known Elvis impersonator was a young man named Carl 'Cheesie' Nelson from Texarkana, Arkansas, who in 1954 built up a local following on WLAC radio with his renditions of "That's All Right, Mama" and "Blue Moon of Kentucky."
Klush's love for music led him to begin imitating his musical idol, Elvis Presley. Klush's father was a radio disc jockey. From an early age, Klush listened to Elvis singing. He studied guitar, and eventually joined a local band called Night Moves, with members Joseph Bruno, Dan Gardner, George Guman, and Charlie Newcomb.
It took 15 years of performances in tribute to Elvis for Victor Trevino Jr. to finally stand victorious on a Memphis stage — dressed in a white jumpsuit, just like his idol.
A tribute act, tribute band, tribute group or tribute artist is a music group, singer, or musician who specifically plays the music of a well-known music act. Tribute acts include individual performers who mimic the songs and style of an artist, such as Elvis impersonators covering the works of Elvis Presley or groups like The Iron Maidens , an ...
The World's Greatest Elvis was a September 2007 TV talent show hosted by Vernon Kay on BBC One. The programme presented thirty Elvis impersonators to battle it out for best Elvis Presley interpretation. The title was won by Shawn Klush [1] [2] from Pittston, Pennsylvania. [3]
The Ohio State University Marching Band is taking a trip to the "Heartbreak Hotel" in their latest halftime show.. TBDBITL honored "The King of Rock and Roll" Elvis Presley in their latest ...
Saucedo is a versatile Elvis tribute artist.Over time, he has covered all eras of Elvis performance: the Rockabilly '50s, the Rocking '50s Gold, the Army Years, the Movie Era, the Worldwide Hits of the '60s, the '68 Comeback NBC Special, the 1969 International Vegas, the 1970 That's the Way It Is, the 1972 Elvis on Tour, the 1973 Aloha, and the 1977 CBS Elvis In Concert.
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