Level 1 - the Elvisoid: On the bottom level of the pyramid are the interesting group referred to as 'Elvisoid's. An Elvisoid is someone who dresses up as Elvis, either in flashy 50s clothing or a white jumpsuit but doesn't perform. They espouse the long sideburns, trademark sunglasses and the 'quiffed' black hair (often a cheaply made black wig rather than the expensive, custom made, human hair wigs costing up to $1,000.00 that are favored by those in the top echelon who lack the right hirsute qualities).
Most Elvisoid's can't sing but they appear regularly at karaoke nights, during Elvis Week (witness how many 'ordinary' fans had their resplendent jumpsuited image appear in newspapers and on television in August 2002), at other Elvis events such as the Annual Elvis Parade in
There would be a worthwhile psychological study of Elvisoids. Are they trying to assume a degree of power or recognition by looking like Elvis, in effect living (leaving?) their life (or fantasy) vicariously through the guise of their hero?
Feelings about Elvisoid's can run high, as reflected in this passage from (Professor) William McCranor Henderson's book, 'i, Elvis: Confessions of a Counterfeit King':
"I spotted a tall, red-suited, rhinestoned Elvisoid, standing outside the darkened car museum. I had seen him before at
This series of articles are reprinted with the kind permission of www.elvisinfonet.com
Andy Stankovich
Elvis The Voice
www.ElvisTheVoice.com
One of the world's great Elvis Presley tribute artists
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