Elvis Impersonators Carry on The Elvis Tradition of Giving

Music for Charity

Recently there was a fundraising concert in Bangkok and I am of course pleased to report that they are big Elvis Fans in Thailand too!!

I am excited about the possibility of performing in Bangkok later this year in October, to mark the official launch and the inaugural Charity Ball for a new "Cancer Organisation", (the name which is yet to be released), which will benefit the underprivileged from Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Burma.

The following is a recent article from "The Nation" newspaper in Bangkok on 5th February this year:

"Music for Charity

HRH Princess Somsavali presides over the charity concert 'Fabulous '60s - Return of Elvis and the Beatles', at the Petchpailin Grand Ballroom of the Windsor Suites on Sukhumvit Soi 20.

Proceeds from the show will benefit the Friends in Need Volunteers Foundation, the Thai Red Cross Society, the Old People's Home Zonta 7, and the Kidney, Heart and Eye Fund Zonta 4."

Andy Stankovich
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Elvis The Voice
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One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonators

Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley Sing Together

The Frank Sinatra Show "Welcome Home Elvis" - a slice of musical history, this 1960 special sees the two legends together. Elvis and Frank sing a medley of "Love Me Tender" and "Witchcraft", while Elvis sings "Stuck On You" and "Fame & Fortune". It has been released on DVD.

It is also known as The Frank Sinatra Timex Special: Welcome Home Elvis.

Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

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One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Elvis Was a Black Belt Karate Expert

Elvis developed an interest in karate while in the Army and on March 21, 1960 he received his first degree black belt.

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That was 47 years ago today.

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Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

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One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Elvis Impersonators on Australian Footy Show

The Footy Show (Melbourne, Australia)

The Melbourne Footy Show has featured several Elvis themes including editions around August 16 in 1996 and 1997. An Elvis Impersonator (or Elvis Tribute Artist) appeared in 1997 singing two songs.

A Viva Las Vegas theme was also used in the closing episode to the 1999 season and Aboriginal footballer, Nicky Elvis Windmar is a regular guest.

Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

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One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Homer Simpson is an Elvis Impersonator too!!

Even The Simpsons get in on the act!

Viva Las Simpsons - despite its Homer "Elvis" Simpson cover (above) where Homer appears complete with black Elvis wig, white jumpsuit and microphone, there is actually no Elvis story on the four stories on this DVD of the popular TV series.

In one episode (Viva Ned Flanders) we do however get to hear Elvis singing Viva Las Vegas and there is a smattering of secondary jump-suited characters.

The Simpsons is also notable for its opening credits scenes that include Bart repeatedly writing on the blackboard 'I did not see Elvis'.

Andy Stankovich
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Elvis The Voice
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www.ElvisTheVoice.com
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One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Who is Behind Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.?

Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE) is a corporate entity created by the "Elvis Presley Trust" to conduct business and manage its assets.

After Elvis Presley's death, his ex-wife Priscilla Presley turned the singer's former estate, Graceland, into a moneymaker. She became the chairwoman and president of Elvis Presley Enterprises. After Graceland opened to the public in 1982, the enterprise's fortunes soared and eventually the trust grew to be worth over $100 million.

Later, EPE was wholly owned by the "Elvis Presley Trust" and Presley's daughter, Lisa Marie Presley until February 2005, when Robert F.X. Sillerman and his new media and entertainment company "CKX, Inc." acquired an 85% interest in Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc., including its physical and intellectual properties. Lisa Marie Presley retains a 15% ownership in the company and continues to be involved, as does her mother Priscilla Presley.

The company endeavors to turn Elvis Presley's former estate into an international tourist destination.
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Andy Stankovich
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Elvis The Voice
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www.ElvisTheVoice.com
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One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Elvis is Still "The King of Rock 'n Roll"

Elvis is known throughout the world as the “King of Rock ’n Roll.” Over one billion of his records have been sold. Elvis starred in 31 feature films as an actor, gave over 1,100 concert performances, and received numerous awards.

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Graceland, Elvis Presley’s home, is the most famous home in America after the White House, attracting over 600,000 visitors every year.

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In 1970, Elvis went to the White House to offer his assistance to then-President Nixon in the nation’s war on drugs.

Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

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One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Elvis Presley's First Guitar Cost $12.95

Elvis gets his first guitar in 1946.

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It cost $12.95 at the Tupelo Hardware Store.

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Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

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One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Elvis' Pink Cadillac

Elvis purchased the famous pink Cadillac for his mother in 1957 at the same time that he purchased his mansion "Graceland".

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Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

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One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Elvis Joined The Army 49 Years Ago

In March, 1958, Elvis was inducted into the U.S. Army at the Memphis Draft Board and is assigned serial number 53310761.

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Private Presley went to Fort Hood, Texas for basic training and was stationed there for six months.

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In September of 1958, Elvis boards the USS. Randall and sails to Germany, arriving on October 1. He will be stationed in Friedberg for 18 months, maintaining an off-base residence in Bad Nauheim.

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1960 begins with a promotion to Sergeant.

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Elvis returns from Germany on March 2nd and is officially discharged from military service on March 5.

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Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

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One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Elvis Had a Pet Chimpanzee

Elvis once owned a pet chimpanzee called "Scatter."

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Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

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One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Elvis Was Related to Abraham Lincoln

Elvis is a direct descendant of Abraham Lincoln's great-great grandfather, Isaiah Harrison.

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Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

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One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

More Elvis Facts From an Elvis Tribute Artist

Elvis loved football very much and often had three televisions set up at Graceland to watch all of the games.

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Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

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One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Elvis Tribute Artist Shares More Facts

Elvis was a distant cousin of President Jimmy Carter.

Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

www.ElvisTheVoice.com

One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Elvis Tribute Artist Shares More Facts

Elvis sang the gospel song "Peace In The Valley" on The Ed Sullivan Show even though Sullivan asked him not to.

Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

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One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists and Elvis Impersonator

Elvis Tribute Artist "Elvis Facts"

Elvis was mentioned in Shania Twain's song "That Don't Impress Me Much."

Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

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Elvis Tribute Artist pays Tribute

Elvis once attended a concert for singer Connie Francis, but left for emotional reasons when he heard her sing the Italian song "Mama" as his mother had just recently died.

The picture above is of a young Elvis with his beloved mother.

Andy Stankovich

Elvis The Voice

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One of the world's great Elvis tribute artists