Monday, May 14, 2007

Are Elvis impersonators under threat?

http://www.nme.com/news/elvis-presley/22830

Surely this can't be true. The article states that if this billionaire does a show based on Elvis impetrsonators, then they wouldn't want unauthorised Elvis impersonators around. Here's an excerpt..

Billionaire Robert Sillerman - who also owns the TV show 'American Idol' - last year paid $114 million (£65 million) for an 85 per cent stake in Elvis Presley Enterprises, which is run by Presley's family.

Elvis impersonators under threat | News | NME.COM


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Sunday, May 13, 2007

Where to find out about wigs for Elvis impersonators

http://www.todaystylist.com/elviswigs_FAQ.htm

This website looks like the place to go if you want to find our more about Elvis impersonator wigs. They even have listed their frequently asked questions about the custom wigs.

http://www.todaystylist.com



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Saturday, May 12, 2007

Elvis impersonators try for tickets left for the King!

A God Among Men - The Portland Mercury

This is an amusin article about Elvis impersonators that tried to get free tickets to a game left for the King (who'd been spotted working at Burger King).

A God Among Men
The Portland Mercury, OR - May 9, 2007
... games were swarming with mutton-chopped Elvis impersonators trying to either get those tickets, or win the attention of the team's unorthodox coach. ...

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Thursday, May 10, 2007

Elvis impersonators - Tokyo

Monkeys bring on the Parrots - Times Online

Japan must be really keen on Elvis. This article from the Times states they have 500 or so Elvis impersonators! An interesting little piece on tribute performers in Japan anyway..

Monkeys bring on the Parrots
Times Online, UK - 6 hours ago
There are said to be hundreds of tribute bands in the country, without counting the 500 or so Elvis impersonators. Tokyo boasts seven other Beatles tribute ...

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Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Brentwood event graced by legendary Jordanaires

Legendary Jordanaires grace Brentwood event - Nashville City Paper

An interesting piece on how this author says Presley would react to the Elvis impersonator. You be the judge? Me, I think he'd feel incredibly honoured and flattered that so many people want to be just like him!

Legendary Jordanaires grace Brentwood event
Nashville City Paper, TN - 46 minutes ago
One thing I know about Elvis if he was still here is that he’d really take all these impersonators as a joke. We’ve seen some of them and they’re really ...

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Tuesday, May 8, 2007

On vacation

Yes, even though I am on vacation, I am still on the look out for Elvis impersonator news. There's nothing new and exciting to report today but I'll keep logging in each day to keep an eye out. I may be a little quieter than usual this week until I get back to work on Monday! Hound Dog.

Monday, May 7, 2007

Elvis impersonator checks out of Heartbreak Hotel!

Heartbreak over: 'Elvis' and his wife are reunited - Royston Mercury

Nice to hear that this Elvis impersonator has some good news

Heartbreak over: 'Elvis' and his wife are reunited
Royston Mercury,?UK?- 4 May 2007
AN Elvis impersonator from Royston has finally checked out of Heartbreak Hotel after his Jamaican wife was granted permission to enter the UK. ...
Exiled wife back Cambridge Evening News
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