Elvis Impersonators

An Elvis impersonator is someone who impersonates or copies Elvis Presley either as a hobby, career in entertainment or occasionally for fun. Elvis Impersonators can range in ethnic background, size and talent. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1801x1193, 1076 KB) Summary Description: A group of Elvis Presley Tribute Artists, who are all members of (The Association of Professional Elvis Presley Tribute Artists) setting the world record for the most Elvis impersonators in one location. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1801x1193, 1076 KB) Summary Description: A group of Elvis Presley Tribute Artists, who are all members of (The Association of Professional Elvis Presley Tribute Artists) setting the world record for the most Elvis impersonators in one location. ... Impersonator is someone who tries to seem like someone else. ... Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), also known as The King of Rock n Roll was an American singer, music producer and actor. ... A hobby is a spare-time recreational pursuit. ... Look up Career in Wiktionary, the free dictionary A career is traditionally seen as a course of successive situations that make up a persons worklife. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Recreation. ... This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ...

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^[1] that exclusively feature Elvis Impersonator material. The Savior Not Made By Hands (1410s, by Andrei Rublev) An icon (from Greek εικων, eikon, image) is an artistic visual representation or symbol of anything considered holy and divine, such as God, saints or deities. ...

Origins

The first Elvis Impersonators started to appear whilst Elvis was still alive, evolving mainly out of small town talent competitions which took their influences from major music artists of that time. It wasn't until Elvis's untimely death on August 16, 1977, that impersonating Elvis started to become popular in the mainstream. The large growth in Elvis impersonators seems tightly linked with his ever-growing iconic status. Competition characterises a biochemical, ecologic, economic, political, or sporting activity whereby two or more individuals or groups strive antagonistically against one another for some reward. ... Death is the cessation of physical life in a living organism, or the state of the organism after that event. ... August 16 is the 228th day of the year (229th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... Look up Popular in Wiktionary, the free dictionary See also: popularity, popular culture, popular fiction, popular music. ... The Savior Not Made By Hands (1410s, by Andrei Rublev) An icon (from Greek εικων, eikon, image) is an artistic visual representation or symbol of anything considered holy and divine, such as God, saints or deities. ...

Andy Kaufman was perhaps one of the first Elvis impersonators. In his act he would use his famous "Latka" voice while dressed in the 1970s Elvis style jumpsuits to discourage guests and attendants, only to reveal that he has singing and guitar playing talents. As Kaufman gained fame, the act was used less and less. Andy Kaufman Andrew Geoffrey Kaufman (January 17, 1949 – May 16, 1984) was a New York-born American entertainer. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ... A woman in a ski jumpsuit (what could also be called a one-piece skisuit). ... A guitar is a stringed musical instrument. ...

Types of Elvis Impersonator

There are differing types of Elvis Impersonator. Most fall under the following main types which are:

• Look alikes who concentrate more on visual elements of Elvis fashion and style using accessories such as wigs, costumes and jewellery.
• Sound alikes who concentrate on changing their voice to singing or talking like Elvis.
• Combination who try to use a hybrid of both the visual and aural methods listed above.

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• Professional Full time entertainers who usually do it to earn a living.
• Amateur Enthusuiasts or people who do it for a hobby.
• Fun / Comedy Usually done as part of a parody.

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Contests, Festivals and Events

There are many Elvis contests, festivals and other events held across the world celebrating Elvis and his many impersonators. Events tend to attract large numbers of Elvis Impersonators and fans. Fans of Janet Jackson, at Music Music The word fan refers to someone who has an intense, occasionally overwhelming liking of a person, group of persons, work of art, idea, or trend. ...

Collingwood, Ontario Canada holds an annual Elvis festival^[2] that features an Elvis impersonation contest. Florida also holds an annual competition called the Elvis Invasion of Florida^[3]. The town of Collingwood, (2000 estimated population 21,500), is located on the southern point of Georgian Bay known as Nottawasaga Bay. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 22nd 170 451 km² 260 km 800 km 17. ...

In the UK, the seaside town of Blackpool in England is home to Europe's largest Elvis impersonator contest and convention^[4]. It is held anually in early January to coincide with Elvis's birthday. Blackpool also features a busy Elvis Wedding Chapel^[5] based at the Queens hotel on the south promenade where couples can have their wedding vows renewed by Martin Fox^[6]. Blackpool is a seaside town in England, on the coast of the Irish Sea. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the British Isles Languages English (de facto) Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st... World map showing Europe Europe is conventionally considered one of the seven continents of Earth which, in this case, is more a cultural and political distinction than a physiogeographic one. ... A contest is an event involving a competition at least two opposing individuals or teams, to be awarded a prize to the champion. ... The examples and perspective in this article may not represent a worldwide view. ... A chapel is a private church, usually small and often attached to a larger institution such as a college, a hospital, a palace, or a prison. ... St Clair Beach and esplanade, Dunedin, New Zealand Promenade at Rizal Boulevard in Dumaguete City, Philippines. ...

Every year there is an Elvis Festival in Parkes, New South Wales in early January. This festival has look alike competitions, parades, concerts and markets with memorabilia. Parkes is a town with a population of approximately 10,500 (as of 2004) located in the Central West of New South Wales, Australia. ...

Trivia

• Elvii is a plural for Elvis impersonators (this, however, is not grammatically correct, as the name "Elvis" derives from Old English. Even if it somehow were a third-declension Latin noun, the plural form would be Elves). This term was popularized by a Saturday Night Live sketch where Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi respectively impersonated the younger and older versions of Elvis.
• In Memphis, Tennessee, the term Elvira (plural, Elviras) has been used to refer to female Elvis impersonators.
• There is a lot of speculation as to how many Elvis impersonators are out there, with experts reckoning that the number of Elvis Presley impersonators has reached an all-time record high.

"There are now at least 85,000 Elvis’s around the world, compared to only 170 in 1977 when Elvis died. At this rate of growth, experts predict that by 2019 Elvis impersonators will make up a third of the world population." - The Naked Scientists 3rd December, 2000.

• Some professional Elvis impersonators have taken a dislike to the term "Elvis impersonator" and prefer "Elvis Tribute Artist" instead. The reasoning behind this is to try and distance themselves from very bad amateur attempts that might harm their professional image. These requests have had little effect over the years and "Elvis impersonator" still remains the most popular phrase used.

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References

1. ^  Elvis Tribute Radio Stations LadyLuck music and Elvii.com
2. ^  Collingwood Elvis Festival
3. ^  Elvis Extravaganza
4. ^  Elvis Impersonator Contest European Elvis Impersonator Contest and Convention.
5. ^  Elvis Invasion of Florida
6. ^  Elvis Weddings Elvis Wedding Chapel based in the UK.
7. ^  Elvis Impersonator Martin Fox
8. ^  Elvis Impersonator E.Elvis Chicago

See also

• Eilert Pilarm - the Swedish Elvis impersonator
• Impersonator
• Look Alike
• Body double
• Doppelgänger
• List of fictional Elvis impersonators

Eilert Dahlberg (born April 4, 1953), who uses the stage name Eilert Pilarm is a Swedish Elvis impersonator whose fame (such as it is) stems from his striking lack of resemblance to Elvis Presley, both vocally and physically, and his shaky command of the English language in which he sings. ... Impersonator is someone who tries to seem like someone else. ... A look-alike is a living person who closely resembles another living person. ... A body double is a general term for someone who substitutes for the credited actor of a character in any recorded visual medium, whether videotape or film. ... A (help· info) is the ghostly double of a living person. ... This is a list of fictional Elvis impersonators. ...

External links

• List of Elvis Impersonators Extensive list of Elvis Impersonators at the Open Directory Project
• Elvis Is In The Browser Open database of worldwide Elvii with forum and blog.
• A.P.EP.T.A The Association of Professional Elvis Presley Tribute Artists