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Elvis (Presley) Website of
An Aspiring
Elvis
Introducing an aspiring Elvis tribute as Elvis Presley,
This could be you!!!!
Elvis
Presley tributes and impersonators didn't come as good as (this could be
you!!!) . Elvis
Presley. This is Elvis at Presley's best!!!
Elvis Aaron Presley 1935 - 1977
Elvis Aaron Presley,
in the humblest of circumstances, was born to Vernon and Gladys Presley in a
two-room house in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935. His twin
brother, Jessie Garon, was stillborn, leaving Elvis to grow up as an only
child. He and his parents moved to Memphis, Tennessee in 1948, and
Elvis graduated from Humes High School there in 1953.
Elvis’
musical influences were the pop and country music of the time, the gospel
music he heard in church and at the all-night gospel sings he frequently
attended, and the black R&B he absorbed on historic Beale Street as a
Memphis teenager. In 1954, he began his singing career with the legendary
Sun Records label in Memphis. In late 1955, his recording contract was sold
to RCA Victor. By 1956, he was an international sensation. With a sound and
style that uniquely combined his diverse musical influences and blurred and
challenged the social and racial barriers of the time, he ushered in a whole
new era of American music and popular culture.
He starred
in 33 successful films, made history with his television appearances and
specials, and knew great acclaim through his many, often record-breaking,
live concert performances on tour and in Las Vegas. Globally, he has sold
over one billion records, more than any other artist. His American sales
have earned him gold, platinum or multi-platinum awards for 150 different
albums and singles, far more than any other artist. Among his many awards
and accolades were 14 Grammy nominations (3 wins) from the National Academy
of Recording Arts & Sciences, the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, which
he received at age 36, and his being named One of the Ten Outstanding Young
Men of the Nation for 1970 by the United States Jaycees. Without any of the
special privileges his celebrity status might have afforded him, he
honorably served his country in the U.S. Army.
His talent,
good looks, sensuality, charisma, and good humor endeared him to millions,
as did the humility and human kindness he demonstrated throughout his life.
Known the world over by his first name, he is regarded as one of the most
important figures of twentieth century popular culture. Elvis died at his
Memphis home, Graceland, on August 16, 1977.
An Elvis impersonator is
someone who impersonates or copies
famed American musician Elvis Presley,
either as a hobby, or career in
entertainment or occasionally for
fun. Elvis impersonators can range in
ethnic background, size and talent.
Professional
Elvis impersonators can work all over the world as
entertainers and are in great demand due to the unique
iconic status of Elvis. There are even a number of
radio stations that exclusively feature Elvis
impersonator material.
Many
impersonators sing Presley's songs. "While some of the
impersonators perform a whole range of Presley music, the
raw 1950s Elvis and the kitschy 1970s Elvis are the favourites."
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