The well-known names compiled here include Cliff Richard, The Drifters, Conway Twitty, Eddie Cochran, Johnny Burnette, Billy Fury, Ral Donner, Charlie Rich, Johnny Rivers, Charlie Gracie etc, while the unknowns include Jimmy Meng, Eli Whitney, Barry Stanton, Lafay Hawkins, Gary Middleton and Bobby Stevens.
But one of the most curious aspects of Elvis' awards season run is the fact that Austin Butler is still talking like Elvis Presley in his daily life. Butler himself joked about it in his monologue when he hosted Saturday Night Live in December—after which he nevertheless continued to talk like Elvis.
Jesse Garron's Tribute to Elvis is ranked among the most respected acts in local and nationwide venues. Acclaimed as "The “Closest Thing to the King,” Garron has been performing his Tribute since 1997.
Elvis held Roy Orbison is very high regard, publicly stating that Roy had ' most perfect voice' and referring to him as the 'greatest singer in the world' during one of his Vegas concerts.
Jagger also shares Elvis's love of rock and roll, and the two artists have been known to cover each other's songs. Another musician who has been compared to Elvis is Bob Dylan. Like Elvis, Dylan is a highly influential songwriter who has had a major impact on popular music.
Since Presley's death from a heart attack in 1977, however, Elvis impersonating has been a growth industry. From about 170 impersonators at the time of his passing, today there are an estimated 250,000 to 400,000 Elvis impersonators worldwide, from singers to skydivers.
Popularly named as JD King, Jim Devereaux is regarded as one of the biggest and most popular Elvis tribute acts in the world. Many consider him as perhaps the best act in keeping Elvis Presley's spirit and legacy alive. He already won numerous awards to prove this.
He is also the first impersonator to be bestowed the honor to solemnize and conduct weddings and vow renewals in Las Vegas! According to Las Vegas mayor Oscar B. Goodman, Jesse Garon is the official Elvis of Las Vegas.
The quality of his voice is most often described as soulful. It had an 'aching sincerity ... and an indefinable quality of yearning ... virtually impossible to pigeonhole'. Elvis Presley's three-octave vocal range was exceptional, 'very narrowly all at once a tenor, baritone, and bass'.
Elvis Presley was a baritone whose voice had an extraordinary compass — the so-called register — and a very wide range of vocal colour. It covered two octaves and a third, from the baritone low-G to the tenor high B, with an upward extension in falsetto to at least a D flat.
Did Elvis Have Perfect Pitch? Despite his impressive vocal range of two and a half octaves and a pitch approaching perfect, he was perfectly willing to sing off-key when the song required it, he claimed.
Las Vegas Chapels Receive Cease-and-Desist Letters Over Elvis Impersonators. Authentic Brands Group, the company that controls the "King's" name and image, says the chapels are infringing on intellectual property rights.
Elvis has left the chapel
Elvis' licensing company is no longer allowing Las Vegas businesses to use The King's likeness, which we think is very Grinch-like. Your next Vegas wedding will have to be officiated by Melvis Mresley, the Emperor of Rock and Troll!
Dean Z — The Ultimate Elvis in Branson, MO
Dean Z's Elvis impersonation and performance will blow you away. When you visit this show, you'll get to hear classic songs from all of the different eras of Elvis' musical career. Dean Z's musical resume is unmatched.
Actor - Musician - Producer. Dean Z has been working as a professional Elvis tribute artist since the age of 3. Currently considered the number 1 Elvis tribute artist in the world, he regularly performs across the globe, with audiences of up to 20,000 people a night.
Record Chart Statistics
Elvis has had no less than 149 songs to appear on Billboard's Hot 100 Pop Chart in America. Of these, 114 were in the top forty, 40 were in the top 10, and 18 went to number one.
Elvis Presley had millions of fans across the UK during the height of his powers.
Even when he's not on stage, Shawn Klush speaks with Elvis Presley's unmistakable drawl. The Pennsylvania native is so convincing as his hero, the BBC named him the World's Greatest Elvis. We asked him what it's like to become—not just impersonate—the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Elvis was always playing in the house.
Elvis Presley may be the most-impersonated person in the world. Even as far away as Parkes, Australia, and Porthcawl, Wales, major festivals are held every year in which thousands of people “rock” up as The King.
However, The Beatles outrank Elvis in terms of “fame”: The Beatles scored 4.423 vs. Elvis at 3.592. In terms of achievement (referred to as “gravitas”), Presley ranks at 3.523 vs. The Beatles at 2.284.
Top-selling artists worldwide as of 2022
Perhaps unsurprisingly, British rock band The Beatles are top of the list for best-selling artists worldwide, with 183 million units certified sales. Second is Garth Brooks with over 157 million units sales, followed by Elvis Presley with 139 million units.
Mick Jagger
"It was Elvis that got me interested in music. I've been an Elvis fan since I was a kid. Ask anyone. If it hadn't been for Elvis, I don't know where popular music would be.
'I honestly wouldn't change it for the world'. Presley said she first met Elvis when she was a 14-year-old 'Air Force brat' living with her parents in Wiesbaden, West Germany. 'He was more handsome than he looked in films', she recalled.
No more Elvis-themed weddings for Las Vegas chapels The company that controls the name and image of Elvis Presley is ordering Sin City chapel operators to stop using "The King" in themed ceremonies.