Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Yahoo answers the question - who was the first Elvis impersonator?

http://ask.yahoo.com/20060526.html

Found this very interesting question from Ask Yahoo that I wanted to share with you. This guy didn't sing or play the guitar but that didn't matter - he looked so much like Elvis!

Here's a snippet "Moving on to less "authorized" sources, Cybercloud claims a Canadian teen by the name of .."

click into the link up top to read all about it..

Thanks Yahoo

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Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Two Elvis impersonators at the Rutledge Fair!

Much in store for Rutledge Fair - Morgan County Citizen

This event looks good with not just one but two Elvis impersonators appearing one covering his younger years while the other will do the older years! What more could you ask for? Check it out if you live nearby?

Much in store for Rutledge Fair
Morgan County Citizen, GA - 5 hours ago
There will also be two Elvis impersonators at the event รข€" Rick Wade will be impersonating Elvis during his later years, and Matt Spaulding will cover his ...

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When were Elvis impersonators last really attracting lots of attention? No wonder Florida has a ''soft spot" for Elvis impersonators..

ABC News: 'Elvis' Performs Underwater

I did some research and it appears that the most interest that has been paid to Elvis impersonators in recent years was when Elvis impersonator Neil Goldberg of Florida pretends to play at the Underwater Music Fesitval in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. It was July, 2006. Check out this great story I found.. click on the link just above the photo of Neil..

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Monday, April 30, 2007

America, come on down to Graceland this August!

I've mentioned news of this and I know it is going to be BIG! Start packing your bags and preparing your vacation to Memphis this August! See a snippet from the weblink I've found and read more by clicking into the link.

You may want to pay special attention to the COMPETITION - Elvis impersonators can compete in the "Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest." Regional winners from a 20-city tour will compete for more than $10,000 in prizes and a recording session in a finale during Elvis Week, an annual Graceland confab filled with special events."Sounds good to me!

By Theresa Howard, USA TODAYNEW YORK — The folks who market the late Elvis Presley on Monday will unveil the first national ad campaign for Graceland, The King's 13-acre estate in Memphis, in an effort to rock 'n' roll tourism there this summer and strike up the brand.TV spots and a dedicated website will feature the theme "Discover your Inner Elvis" in a summer-long promotion that also commemorates the 30th anniversary of Presley's death."We consider it our responsibility to share the legacy of Elvis with visitors," says Paul Jankowski, chief marketing officer of Elvis Presley Enterprises.Graceland was Presley's primary residence during the 20 years leading up to his death in August 1977.It's an important source of revenue for EPE and its parent company CKX, whose assets also include American Idol and marketing rights for boxer Muhammad Ali.FIND MORE STORIES IN: Elvis Presley | Graceland | American Greetings | CKX | EPETourist spending at Graceland rose 12.1%, to $13 million, in 2006 vs. 2005, CKX reports. Many visitors paid the highest fee for VIP tickets that, among other things, enabled them to go to the front of the lines.But attendance was flat at 554,193, which the company says was partly due to high gas prices.Still, CKX is investing heavily to generate interest in The King.

Major ad push on tap for Elvis, Graceland - USATODAY.com

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Florida Senate introduces legislation barring oldies acts using famous names to which they're not entitled.

Florida Senate Takes on Rip-Off Bands - WTOP

But Elvis fans need not worry - phew.. remember, there's only an estimated 85,000 Elvis impersonators out there!

Florida Senate Takes on Rip-Off Bands
WTOP, DC - Apr 20, 2007
Salute-to or tribute bands would be OK, too, so Elvis impersonators need not worry. (Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. ...

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Search on ebay uncovers a range of Elvis impersonator items for auction

eBay - elvis impersonator, Gifts Occasions, Music Memorabilia items on eBay.com


From costumes, to wigs, to dolls, sunglasses and boots - you name it - ebay seems to have it! Why, there's even an Elvis Impersonator wine cork screw and holder for sale!




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Elvis tribute artist competition as part of Palm Springs celebration

Elvis impersonators are coming back - The Desert Sun

What a great way to celebrate he 40th anniversary of Elvis and Priscilla Presley’s honeymoon in Palm Springs - host a competition!

Elvis impersonators are coming back
The Desert Sun, CA - Apr 17, 2007
... Weekend With the King event that led to the dismissal of a Palm Springs Tourism director in 2003 are returning with more Elvis impersonators next month. ...

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