The public could see an elvis tribute carried out in a variety of ways. Grandmothers who grew up listening to Heartbreak Hotel are turning their grandbabies into a third generation of Elvis fans. Women relate fond memories of attending his concerts. Memorabilia is still big business.
Although the King is generally known as a rock and roll singer, gospel music was his first love. There are complete collections featuring the best of his gospel music. He won three Grammy awards for his gospel recordings.
Grammy number one was given to him for Top Sacred Performance in 1967. His second was awarded in 1972 for the Top Inspirational Performance. Another Grammy was awarded to Presley in 1974 for the Top Inspirational Song.
In 1993 a Grammy was awarded posthumously for the double-sided hit record, Hound Dog and Dont Be Cruel. But, perhaps the greatest accolade is made by the scores of fans who gather to visit his grave at Graceland each year on the anniversary of his death.
Every year, on August sixteenth, fans travel from all over the planet to attend. Each carries a candle and stands in line quietly waiting to file past his grave to remember him. He died at the early age of 42 years. It is a somber ceremony with sad faced and crying people gathering to honor him.
Look alike contests are held to judge impersonators for their singing, dancing and general Presley look. For the most talented of these, there are jobs as singers in clubs and stage shows. They are hired to sing at private parties and deliver congratulatory musical messages.
Two music groups are collaborating on a tribute show called From Graceland to the Promised Land. One group sings gospel music and the other is an international tribute singer born in Australia. They perform for audiences who want to learn the history of the Kings gospel music and the traditional songs he sang.
There are numerous contests for musicians who honor his memory. Each year various titles are given including a Spirit of Elvis award presented annually. They imitate to perfection, the voice, the smile and the dance moves that were so scandalous in the fifties and sixties.
Festivities in Memphis are attended by fans from all over during the week surrounding his passing. Men in white jumpsuits with eagles on the back and blue suede shoes proliferate in the city. Fans enjoy stage shows and concerts.
Every other imitator is wearing a pair of shoes made of blue suede and children carry hound dog stuffed toys. Fans purchase souvenirs to add to their collections. They can find everything from t-shirts to working telephones in the form of pink Cadillac cars. Restaurants offer peanut butter and banana sandwiches, which are reputed to have been a favorite food.
Elvis Lives is another of the elvis tribute shows that tour. They travel to perform around the world. In Europe there is a festival held to honor him. Fans flock to Graceland, his home in Memphis, every day of the year. His talent and popularity are unequaled and he will never be forgotten.
Although the King is generally known as a rock and roll singer, gospel music was his first love. There are complete collections featuring the best of his gospel music. He won three Grammy awards for his gospel recordings.
Grammy number one was given to him for Top Sacred Performance in 1967. His second was awarded in 1972 for the Top Inspirational Performance. Another Grammy was awarded to Presley in 1974 for the Top Inspirational Song.
In 1993 a Grammy was awarded posthumously for the double-sided hit record, Hound Dog and Dont Be Cruel. But, perhaps the greatest accolade is made by the scores of fans who gather to visit his grave at Graceland each year on the anniversary of his death.
Every year, on August sixteenth, fans travel from all over the planet to attend. Each carries a candle and stands in line quietly waiting to file past his grave to remember him. He died at the early age of 42 years. It is a somber ceremony with sad faced and crying people gathering to honor him.
Look alike contests are held to judge impersonators for their singing, dancing and general Presley look. For the most talented of these, there are jobs as singers in clubs and stage shows. They are hired to sing at private parties and deliver congratulatory musical messages.
Two music groups are collaborating on a tribute show called From Graceland to the Promised Land. One group sings gospel music and the other is an international tribute singer born in Australia. They perform for audiences who want to learn the history of the Kings gospel music and the traditional songs he sang.
There are numerous contests for musicians who honor his memory. Each year various titles are given including a Spirit of Elvis award presented annually. They imitate to perfection, the voice, the smile and the dance moves that were so scandalous in the fifties and sixties.
Festivities in Memphis are attended by fans from all over during the week surrounding his passing. Men in white jumpsuits with eagles on the back and blue suede shoes proliferate in the city. Fans enjoy stage shows and concerts.
Every other imitator is wearing a pair of shoes made of blue suede and children carry hound dog stuffed toys. Fans purchase souvenirs to add to their collections. They can find everything from t-shirts to working telephones in the form of pink Cadillac cars. Restaurants offer peanut butter and banana sandwiches, which are reputed to have been a favorite food.
Elvis Lives is another of the elvis tribute shows that tour. They travel to perform around the world. In Europe there is a festival held to honor him. Fans flock to Graceland, his home in Memphis, every day of the year. His talent and popularity are unequaled and he will never be forgotten.
About the Author:
Bay Area Elvis impersonator Rick Torres performs Elvis Singing Telegrams all the way up to The Ultimate Elvis Tribute. For more details on these services, visit the King Creole Entertainment site at http://www.kingcreoleentertainment.net today.
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