For ETA's Only - Special Memorable Moment?

This is for ETA's...

Of your entire career of being an Elvis Tribute Artist,
Is there been one moment, where something very
special happened, whether it be with a fan - or whatever
it may be - something especially special - that to this
day still moves you and that you will "never ever forget"?

Please share it with us all...

Hugs Charmaine

Hi Charmaine, great question, ive had a rock n roll band (The Rockettes) for getting on 28 years, and ive been an eta for the past 8 years or so, ive played in front of some wonderfull people and have been to some fantastic places all over the world as an eta but my most memerble moment was meeting the wife of the man ive loved all my life, when i met Priscilla Presley the first thing she said was i love your hair style and we spoke for about 15mins, its a day i will remember all my life
Paul Richie
www.elvislookalike.co.uk

Thanks Paul for answering this question.

So when did you last perform for 'The Rockettes' or do you still. Do they have a website, I would be most interested to read up on their history. I like the name.. The name, 'The Rockettes', also sounds like you would have had also some dancers in your band?

As for being an ETA Paul, you are so lucky for the opportunity to have travelled all over the world to perform as an ETA, is there any particular country where you felt that you were best received as an ETA - or where you felt the reception for Elvis was well received? Some say it is quite overwhelming in Japan in comparison to most countries and that his fanbase in that country is enormous?

As for your meet-up with Priscilla, hmmm, discussion about hairstyle. So, if you do not mind divulging what it was about your hairstyle that interest Priscilla. I would be most curious...

Hugs Charmaine

I have two very good memories, first was when a fan of Elvis ran up on stage and enbraced me, it was quite fun as I never tried anything like that
The other one was when i was to attend as Elvis at a party with the american ambassador in Copenhagen, it was so cool got droven from the hotel in a very big american car with police escort and at the party i met a lot of dansih celeberties and a comedian/tv host/tv star who I have seen on tv in my intire life. And to top it of I got to hold Elvis' guitar.
http://www.kingelvis.dk/afc.htm
Hehe the only picture where I'm holding a guitar.

TCB

Huh? - Are you serious or are you just kidding me? You just have to click on the little picture then a larger picture will emerge

Sorry Sean I don't know what has happened but I seen to have overwritten your reply.

Its ok, i was just having some fun when i saw how big the photo was then after i posted it you have deleted it and put in another link with other photos.

Serious question to you.

Seeing as your only 22, have you ever thought about doing a 50's tribute to Elvis?

Yes i have thought about a 50's tribute a coupple of times, but I don't quite know if it's me. Some other ETA's whom I met at a Elvis contest here in Denmark also talked about that I should give it a try.
Lately i've thought about getting the gold lamé jacket and giving it a go as the 50's Elvis But i think that there is a major difference the way he sings in the 50's vs the 70's.

KING ELVIS wrote:

Yes i have thought about a 50's tribute a coupple of times, but I don't quite know if it's me. Some other ETA's whom I met at a Elvis contest here in Denmark also talked about that I should give it a try.
Lately i've thought about getting the gold lamé jacket and giving it a go as the 50's Elvis But i think that there is a major difference the way he sings in the 50's vs the 70's.

Well if you dont mind me saying i think a 50's tribute at your age will come over much better.
Dont think you even need a gold lame suit just a 50's jacket , black slacks etc and a good 50's mike would be the icing on the cake.

I think the Gold Lame suit will be way over the top but thats just my opinion.
You could go for the King Creole look which i think would suit you.

I think its always best to try and take any advice that comes along but if i have to be really honest the jumpsuit era really doesnt suit you cause of your age, especially the stick on sideburns.

You seem a nice enough guy and i hope you dont get offended with my comments just want to give you some advice.

If others have mentioned to you about a 50's tribute i would seriously think about it.
You can put in a few early 60's numbers in your act which would work.

Your right about Elvis' vocal range.It changed dramatically over the years but still stayed incredible.

I really like the jumpsuits, they are so cool.. But just because i do the 50's doesn't mean i can't still do the 70's aswell

When you say king creole style, you just mean black pants and a habitjacket right?
I really like the "suit" he has on when singing bossa nova and return to sender.

KING ELVIS wrote:

I have two very good memories, first was when a fan of Elvis ran up on stage and enbraced me, it was quite fun as I never tried anything like that
The other one was when i was to attend as Elvis at a party with the american ambassador in Copenhagen, it was so cool got droven from the hotel in a very big american car with police escort and at the party i met a lot of dansih celeberties and a comedian/tv host/tv star who I have seen on tv in my intire life. And to top it of I got to hold Elvis' guitar.
http://www.kingelvis.dk/afc.htm
Hehe the only picture where I'm holding a guitar.

TCB

Thanks for sharing your special moments...
I have been to allot of ETA shows where fans have experienced an Elvis moment and have gone to the stage and embraced the ETA that was performing, it is always awesome to witness this experience, I can only imagine how good it made you feel at this time and also appreciated too

As for this other event you were invited too, checked out the pics and looked like you were having a great time and loved the pic of you with Elvis' guitar.. wow!

Hugs Charmaine