Wednesday, February 12, 2014

What To Know About An Elvis Impersonator

By Jerri Perry


It is not hard to find an Elvis impersonator in most parts of the world. There are many who do this as a career or hobby. An impersonator strives to be a carbon copy of another person, imitating his or her actions and behaviors as best as possible. Although this famous musician passed away in 1977, he lives on.

Presley, better known simply as Elvis, is one of the most raved about cultural icons from the twentieth century. He is often referred to as the King of Rock and Roll or the King. The Mississippi-born artist started his music career in 1954 by working with Sam Phillips, owner of Sun Records.

Elvis achieved a lot of commercial success for his work in pop, rock and gospel genres. He is considered by many to be the best-selling artist in the history of recorded music. Presley is on multiple hall of fame lists, was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and continues to sell millions of records around the globe. It is not surprising that many want to emulate him.

It is worth noting that there is a difference between impersonators and cover acts. Cover acts are usually given this title because they only cover the music. Impersonators do this and more. They usually strive to portray each and every element of the person to the best of their ability, even if that means changing their appearance to match that of the famous person.

Much work is involved in this job. Some people put a lot of effort and time into the studying the person in order to give their best imitation. A lot of those in the industry are able to find success in entertainment and turn it into a career. These professionals are most commonly found near entertainment hubs around the globe, including the areas of Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York City.

The more like the famous person that the impersonator is, the better they are considered. They should know the work of an artist, as well as behaviors and quirks. It is important to be authentic. Not all take this job as seriously, as some see it as a hobby and not a career. Others have managed to make it a full-time career. Impersonators may copy dead or alive famous people. Michael Jackson is another popular option.

These individuals should study the work, style and behaviors of Presley so that they are believable by those who see them. There are many who are willing to give these people money or pay for a ticket to see them live. Usually this is done for fun. In situations where the artists is deceased, attendees may view it as an opportunity to reminisce or fulfill a dream, kind of, to see the artists live. It is an experience many are willing to buy, which is why there is so much money available in the job.

An Elvis impersonator is one who copies or imitates the actions and behaviors of Elvis Presley. Some people do this job for entertainment and fun, while others have managed to make a career of it. Presley is largely considered one of the most popular musicians of the twentieth century.




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