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| Welcome to the King~Dom. The King meaning Elvis. This is a page about some of the ETAs we play behind. Read and enjoy!! |
Terry Specializes In Portrayals Of All Elvis Eras...50's, 60s, & 70's! Terry Phillips as Elvis is one of the most realistic portrayals of the greatest entertainer ever…. ELVIS! Terry began singing in church with his mother at the age of four doing solos until adulthood and singing in the choir. In February, 1998, someone asked Terry to sing Elvis love songs for the Valentine's Day Sweetheart Banquet at his Church. The rest is history and the legend lives on. Since Terry started his tribute career, he has thrilled audiences from five years to ninety-five! Terry is an avid Elvis fan as well as a collector of anything Elvis. His love for Elvis and his music translates into his performance as attention to the smallest detail is considered. Terry's gospel show touches Heaven. His secular music touches home. The electricity, passion, sensuality that was Elvis is Terry. He pours all he has into his performances. Relive magical moments as Terry dances his way in the 50's, to the smoldering '68 "Black leather", to over the top Elvis style of Vegas jumpsuits. |
Bryan Hampshire "Living The Dream" Born and raised in St Louis, Missouri, I have enjoyed being an Elvis Tribute Artist since 2005. I have been inspired to sing since 5 years of age and have always enjoyed performing and entertaining people. The spirit of music is contagious as evidenced by the smiles and enjoyment of the audience as they sing along and dance to the sounds of the King. People always enjoy sharing with me, their experiences of the Elvis concerts they've attended. So many wonderful memories of the King of Rock and Roll link us all together! And then there are those whose hearts were broken, who like to share with me, where they were when in 1977,Elvis was taken too soon, from the stage of life on this Earth. This great privilege and experience of being an Elvis Tribute Artist (E.T.A.), playing and singing with those who love music will continue to be a very big part of my life. We all know there is only one, Elvis A. Presley … but it sure is my great pleasure playing the role and having fun "Living The Dream". |
Tom Christopher For Most of his life, Tom has been performing. He starting acting at age 4, on the "Golden Rod Showboat" with his father, a prominent local actor of the time. From there he landed a national TV commercial, and since then, he has performed in some fashion, consistently throughout his life. Radio, television, stage, film, modeling, voice-over work, all to his credit by the age of 13. For the past 20 years, Tom has been an actor in the murder mystery dinner theater genre'. Within that same 20 years, Tom focused on the 'WESTERN" genre' as well, becoming a stuntman in films and at Old Tucson Studios in Arizona. In 1997, Tom returned to St. Louis, and resumed acting in a western LIVE theater group with his father. The troupe, called 'Legends of the Old West' is the only "professionally run" live western show in the St. Louis area. This lead to a part as a villian / gunfighter in "DEFIANCE" a western feature film on 'Lion's Gate Productions. Tom has had many memorable moments portraying Elvis, most notably was being the very first ETA in history, to give a VIP tour of Graceland as Elvis, sanctioned and welcomed by E.P.E. He has also had the honor of working with many notables in the "Elvis World" such as Memphis Mafia members, Sonny West, and Charles Stone Elvis' former Tour Manager. Tom portrays Elvis at the height of his musical career, 1968 - 1974. Being from a professional acting background, Tom 's performances are an honest and genuine tribute to the man that started it all, Mr. Elvis Presley. www.tomchristopherband.com |
| A TRIBUTE TO ELVIS STARRING STEVE BRANDES Steve has been performing his tribute to Elvis for 17 years. Steve has amazing range and the more powerful the song, the stronger his vocals become. Steve’s true desire for Elvis’ music lies in the latter years of Elvis’ career when he was known for hitting the operatic notes, making the audience “feel” his passion and sending his fans into a state of frenzy or bringing them to tears. Steve also performs those fast tempo hits that Elvis was known for in the earlier years of his career. The show is packed with high octane energy! Just when you think Steve is finished with a song, he brings you right back in for another round of hip gyrating, side stepping moves that only Elvis could have made famous. Always the professional, Steve is true to his art and fully respects Elvis’ legacy by wearing replica costumes and jumpsuits and performing as a tribute artist. Steve is well studied in the authenticity of Elvis’ moves, spoken words, stage performances and his vocal ability. Steve has had the privilege of playing with the “Matter of Time Band” in the mid 1990’s through early 2000 when they were known as “Pam Jo and the Duggin Express”. Steve is a multi-award winning tribute artist and has been featured in Soap Opera Magazine with the stars of Days of Our Lives and has performed in many large venues in St. Louis. Earlier in 2009, Steve appeared as special guest as the opening act for the “Legendary Drifters”. Steve fully admires Elvis’ contributions to the music and entertainment industry and would like it to be known that he prefers to be recognized as an “Elvis Tribute Artist”, rather than an “impersonator”. The variation between the two may seem insignificant, but Steve performs every show as a respectful tribute to “The King of Rock ‘n Roll” and does not want to imitate or impersonate the greatest legend of all time. You may even catch Steve quoting his signature line, “I’m not Elvis. I’ll never walk a mile in his shoes, but maybe a block in his socks”. |
