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By Jerri Perry


An impersonator is the title given to a person who imitates or copies the behaviors or actions of another individual, usually one who is famous. There are numerous reasons why a person may choose to do this, one being entertainment. Elvis Presley was an American musician, singer and actor. Although he passed away in 1977, there are many people who perform as an Elvis impersonator.

Presley, better known simply as Elvis, is one of the most raved about cultural icons from the twentieth century. He is often referred to as the King of Rock and Roll or the King. The Mississippi-born artist started his music career in 1954 by working with Sam Phillips, owner of Sun Records.

Elvis achieved a lot of commercial success for his work in pop, rock and gospel genres. He is considered by many to be the best-selling artist in the history of recorded music. Presley is on multiple hall of fame lists, was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and continues to sell millions of records around the globe. It is not surprising that many want to emulate him.

Cover acts and impersonators are not the same. Usually cover acts are musicians who only perform the music of the artist. On the other hand, impersonators tend to do far more, taking on their physical appearance and behaviors, in addition to performing their work.

Much work is involved in this job. Some people put a lot of effort and time into the studying the person in order to give their best imitation. A lot of those in the industry are able to find success in entertainment and turn it into a career. These professionals are most commonly found near entertainment hubs around the globe, including the areas of Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York City.

The more like the famous person that the impersonator is, the better they are considered. They should know the work of an artist, as well as behaviors and quirks. It is important to be authentic. Not all take this job as seriously, as some see it as a hobby and not a career. Others have managed to make it a full-time career. Impersonators may copy dead or alive famous people. Michael Jackson is another popular option.

These individuals should study the work, style and behaviors of Presley so that they are believable by those who see them. There are many who are willing to give these people money or pay for a ticket to see them live. Usually this is done for fun. In situations where the artists is deceased, attendees may view it as an opportunity to reminisce or fulfill a dream, kind of, to see the artists live. It is an experience many are willing to buy, which is why there is so much money available in the job.

Elvis Presley is one of the most famous musicians to have ever existed. This is why an Elvis impersonator can be find in nearly any place on Earth. Some people do it as a hobby and others consider it a career and livelihood.




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