Meet Elvis impersonator Simon Patrick

Simon Patrick, Elvis impersonator, stormed to victory at Europe's largest Elvis convention, competing against hundreds of the world's best acts. He has been impersonating the King for seven years so he's a seasoned pro.

He made it to the final 20 something of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist contest but didn't cut it to the final 10.

Simon 33, of Windmill Close, Wellingborough, U.K. has been a life-long fan of the King and currently works in Spain as a rock 'n' roll entertainer.

Patrick has said: "I remember at the age of the four my parents pulling over our car as it was announced on the radio that Elvis had died.

"He was unique and had such charisma. Elvis has had a massive impact on the world of music."

As the link to this site says:

Simon is a soccer and golf pro and in his spare time is a disc jockey. When asked why he likes Elvis so much, he says "For his kindness to others, his love for his mother and family and for being the biggest and best entertainer who ever lived."

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Elvis impersonator Jeff Bodner doesn't quite make final 10

This Elvis impersonator, Jeff Bodner also made it into the final 23 at the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist competition in Memphis recently. I am keen to introduce you to not just the final 10 but the impersonators who did the best! The were the prelimanary winners from 23 heats leading up to the finals.

Jeff won the preliminary round at Penticton, British Columbia, Canada during their heat held June 23 & 24, 2007.

Don't forget that for the first time ever, Elvis Presley Enterprises held the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest during Elvis Week.

Below you'll find a link to the official web site of Jeff Bodner called "the Essence of Elvis"

Here Jeff says: "Singing for Jeff started from an early age. Jeff had great fortune to have a mother who was very gifted musically and encouraged him to follow his voice. At the ripe old age of five he was stage at his first talent show, by six he was on television with his grade one class and sang solo. Jeff has now been singing for thirty six years and has always had a love of old fifties Rock'n'Roll. Elvis' music was often played while Jeff was growing up and he grew to appreciate it."

This story is pretty typical from what I have read of the best of them.. These guys have such an admiration for the King and it shows.. you couldn't be this good without it. When I say good, I mean the best in the world. We're talking the top 25 or so from 85,000 Elvis impersonators worldwide.

ESSENCE OF ELVIS

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Too good to miss

I was searching around for information on Jeff Bodner and I came across this clip - it was too good not to share. All the Elvis impersonators on stage together like that.. excellent.

Viva Las Vegas!!!

And it was so good I had to put it on twice! Only kidding - I don't seem to be able to remove the second one but hey, I'm happy! This internet stuff is amazing dont you think? I'm such a novice but I'm sure you dont care - it's free..






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Doug Church on youtube

This guy has had over 70,000 viewers on youtube... he seems very popular with viewers




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Meet Elvis impersonator Ted Torres

Ted Torres was one of the final 24 Elvis impersonators left standing at the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist contest. Little by little, I am showing you what each looks like along with providing snippets of information about them.

Ted won the Preliminary Round Location at Bruce Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona on June 15-16, 2007.

Ted Torres has been performing Elvis tributes in Memphis, Canada and California.

He wants to help help people relive the memories of when Elvis, the poor kid from Tupelo, who conquered both Memphis and the world with his music.

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Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist - final three on youtube

Elvis impersonator fans - watch the final three perform and see the winner announced.. and a quick interview with winner Shawn Klush:




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Meet Bill Cherry, Elvis impersonator

Bill Cherry, an Elvis impersonator didn't make it to the final 10 in Memphis' Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist but he did win the preliminary round at Stoneridge Amphitheater, Lake of the Ozarks, Camdenton, MO

When you click into the myspace link below you will get to hear him singing.

MySpace.com - Bill Cherry - COLLINSVILLE, Illinois - Rock / Pop / Classic Rock - www.myspace.com/williamcherry

His bio on the Ultimate contest site reads:

"A lifelong Elvis fan and tribute artist, Bill Cherry has been keeping the music and memories of Elvis alive since 1989. Bill was born into a musical family and was exposed to Elvis at an early age. He has deep southern gospel roots, as did Elvis. He has entertained countless fans, young and old alike. He takes great pride in each and every performance, keeping the memory of Elvis alive. Bill has performed at many charity events and fundraisers, playing civic center, theaters and concert venues across the mid-west. According to Cherry, "Performing a tribute to the greatest entertainer the word has ever known is a dream come true for me."

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Meet Elvis impersonator Irv Cass

Elvis impersonator Irv Cass prefers to be known as a tribute artist. Irv won the preliminary round at Mercer Co. Fairgrounds, Harrodsburg, KY.

Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Irv Cass was raised in Michigan. He has a background in sales, dance and modeling,. He began impersonating the King in 1991. Since then, he has won numerous contests including the 1999 "Worldwide Images of the King." More recently, he won the 2006 Championship in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada (Jumpsuit Division).

"As a performer with the Las Vegas "Legends in Concert", Irv Cass singes a heartfelt Tribute to the one and only King of Rock and Roll - Elvis."

The following youtube clip shows Now & Always" show. With Pete Paquette, Donny Edwards & Irv Cass. I guess he's the last one? Sorry, I couldn't find a clip of Irv on his own. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arySG4WXyKE

Irv Cass World Tribute Artist

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Meet Australian Elvis impersonator Mark Anthony

It's really Mark Piantados but he chose the name Mark Anthony as his stage name when performing as an Elvis impersonator. Mark competed with 23 others for the title of the world's best Elvis at the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist competition in Tennnessee as you know

Sadly for his Australian fans, Mark did not make it into the final 10 but he did a great job to make it as far as he did. Mark won the title of the finest Elvis impersonator in Australia and the South Pacific during a heat on the Gold Coast.

Ultimate Elvis impersonator. 12 Jun 2007. ABC Adelaide. (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

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La Crosse Wisconsin Elvis Explosion Contest

That's right folks - Elvis impersonators are competing this very weekend.

The event website says:

"Thought by many to be the premier competition in the Midwest, the Elvis® Explosion is fun for all who attend! Join us for the Mississippi cruises, the great jam sessions, exciting contest, and silent auction for the Children's 'Miracle Network."

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Meet Justin Edwards, another great Elvis impersonator

Elvis impersonator Justin Edwards, or tribute artist as his website calls him was the Preliminary Winner of Roland, Oklahoma.

Justin has made a full-time career out of paying tribute to Elvis Presley since he hit the scene in August, 2005.

His biography says:

"His love of performing and knowledge of Elvis’ work shines through every night when he takes the stage, which is why he has won many awards and honors performing his one of a kind tribute to Elvis all across the united States and Canada."

If you want to see Justin in action check out this youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut89iWTnRIg

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Meet Elvis impersonator Rich Vickers

Rich Vickers has done very well as an Elvis impersonator. Although Rich didn't make into the final 10, he did mighty well to get to where he did.

I visited Rich's website (you'll find the link below) and he'd written the following words which I thought you might like to read. It gives a good send of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest:

"With a total of 7 Elvis competitions under my new Elvis belt, I entered the first ever EPE (Editor - Elvis Presley Enterprises) contest in Arnold and won it.

It was amazing and surreal to be the first EVER Regional Winner for the Ultimate Elvis TributeArtist search sponsored by Elvis Presley Enterprises. I won a thousand dollars and the right to compete in Memphis.

Competiting in Memphis was both exhilarating and heartbreaking. Being around EPE and the camera’s, the venue; it was an experience like none other.

My “goal” was just to make it to the top ten. Which I didn’t."

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The Official Elvis Cruise - August 28 to September 1, 2008

As you know, The overall winner of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, Shawn Klush, in addition to receiving the title of "Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2007" won the following... Of course for the first time ever, the winner also received official recognition by Elvis Presley Enterprises. Shawn won:

• $5,000 cash
• $5,000 shopping spree at Graceland
• $3,000 gift certificate from B&K Enterprises to use towards the purchase of a jumpsuit
• A one-of-kind Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest Champion Belt, designed and created by B&K Enterprises.
• A recording session, courtesy of Sun Records in Nashville.
• Contract to perform on the first-ever Elvis Cruise on August 30-September 3 with a compensation package that includes double-occupancy cabin, travel for two and $1,000 cash.

How fantastic that Shawn Klush gets to perform on the first-ever Elvis cruise..

Check out the link to find out more..

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Kjell - Elvis impersonator on Youtube

This Elvis impersonator calls himself Kjell Elvis. I've checked his videos on youtube and this is the one most viewed..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqfYEBPH1Bg

Ok, I promised to bring you news on the final 10 Elvis impersonators left standing in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest recently held in Memphis = and Ive done that.

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Meet Elvis impersonator, Kjell Bjornestad

Kjell is 39 years old and started his career as an Elvis impersonator at just 19 years old when he was in the army. As you may have gathered by his name, he was born in Norway.

He perfected his craft after many years impersonating Elvis in clubs within Norway and Europe more broadly.

Like all of the great Elvis impersonators, he has a "real love"for Elvis..

I hope to bring you a video of Kjell tomorrow in action as an Elvis impersonator.

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Elvis impersonator Joseph Hall

I'm afraid Joseph Hall, elvis impersonator doesn't seem to have a youtube video I can access to show you just how good he is. Remember, he has only been impersonating Elvis since last Halloween. I've been able to find videos on all the others so far.. so sorry about that.

Tomorrow, I'll bring you news on the final Elvis impersonator Kjell Henning Bjornestad in my attempt to familiarize you with the world's top 10 impersonators if you don't already know them.


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