You either love them or hate them! There doesn't appear to be any middle ground. What I'm referring to is the phenomenon of Elvis You either love them or hate them! There doesn't appear to be any middle ground. What I'm referring to is the phenomenon of Elvis impersonators (or Elvii). impersonators (or Elvii).
Who are these performers and what motivates them? Are they professional entertainers, simply fun-loving fans with varying degrees of musical talent, overweight and psychologically challenged individuals or a hybrid of all these?
What follows is a guide to the world of the Elvis impersonator, its different levels and an explanation of why there is ongoing fascination with the phenomenon. It is clear looking at all aspects of the phenomenon that it is one that should not be dismissed lightly.
The Impersonator (Pyramid) Nomenclature There are essentially four categories in the Elvis impersonator pyramid chain:
- Full-time Professionals
- Part-time Professionals
- Recreational Impersonators
- Elvisoids
This series of articles are reprinted with the kind permission of www.elvisinfonet.com
Thanks Nigel
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Andy Stankovich
Elvis The Voice
www.ElvisTheVoice.com
One of the world's great Elvis Presley tribute artists
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