Their popularity grows- in a tawdry, anything goes town, a successful act becomes more than that, almost an obsession. But there are those who think that Biggest Elvis has to go. Investigates the rise of the King of Rock 'n' Roll to god-like status Second generation Elvis impersonator, Elliot, is content with his small-town circuit and regular gigs at the Holiday Inn, until he attracts a fan who has never heard of the King. Elvis Presley staged his death and is alive. Elvis is making a living in Paris, France in the only manner he could escape notice, as an Elvis Presley Impersonator. Mick Farren has spent more than 4 decades in the thick of the culture wars as a commentator, activist, essayist, poet, performer, and rebel with multiple causes. Alternately chilling, moving and comic, Jonathan Carter s novel grips the reader in a vice as tight as Mr. Punch s embrace." When Elvis dies, Elvis impersonator Byron Bluford believes he has been divinely chosen to step into The King's shoes. Alternately chilling, moving and comic, Jonathan Carter's novel grips the reader in a vice as tight as Mr. Punch's embrace. Found inside – Page 442A romance-mystery story in which an Elvis Presley impersonator dies in the arms of the young proprietor of a bed and breakfast nicknamed "Heartbreak Hotel." An admirer of the young woman, "armed with only sunglasses and a pink Cadillac," ... Found insideThe author presents evidence to support her theory that Elvis Presley is still alive and staged his own apparent death Found inside – Page 90There are an estimated 85,000 Elvis impersonators worldwide . In the Islamic city of Mogadishu in Somalia it is illegal to impersonate Elvis without a beard ... Before death came to collect Ava Berry in the form of one mouth-watering fallen angel named Suriyel, she was a newly divorced, 51-year-old caterer with a passion for all things Elvis and Paula Deen. She is assigned to cover an Elvis Festival in Moscow, discovers her father's notes, and quickly stumbles onto the Elvis-robber's trail. What she discovers in rural Tennessee just may be the news story of the young century. Found inside – Page 337Presley, Elvis, Dead on Film Long before Elvis's death in 1977, Dead Elvis ... (in both cases abandoning his life as Elvis to become an Elvis impersonator) ... She eloped with Bigfoot. Prepare to be even more revolted, flabbergasted, appalled and entertained by this incredible follow-up collection of bizarre but absolutely true trivia. An intimate portrait by the enigmatic comic's closest associates share secrets Kaufman wanted withheld until the deaths of his parents, discussing rumors about his "faked" death while offering behind-the-scenes insights into Man on the Moon ... An irreverent tale about a recent college grad, a mysterious old man who may be Elvis, and a perilous road trip that could lead to the old man’s final comeback. Found insideTRIPS WHERE HANKS DIES BUT NONE OF THEM IS THE WORST TRIP Road to Perdition (2002): Hanks plays a mob ... He plays an Elvis impersonator who gets killed on his. Fascinating, colorful, and deeply informative, this book is a must-have for any fan, anyone who was ever lucky enough to see Elvis alive or who hopes they might still be able to. When Elvis impersonators start dying at the annual Elvis festival in Tupelo, Mississippi, Callie Valentine Jones and her cousin Lovie find themselves at the center of a murder investigation. Found insideThere were not a lot of elvis impersonators before the King was discovered slumped beside his throne. In fact, elvis was only 42 when he died in August of ... On August 16, 1977, thousands of fans of Elvis Presley and the rock n roll world were stunned to learn of his death. Found inside – Page 289Cahill , Marie , ed . , I Am Elvis : A Guide to Elvis Impersonators . ( New York : Pocket Books , 1991. ) Canada , Lena , To Elvis , with Love . As Thandie lets Eloise dictate an unscheduled trip to Memphis to celebrate all that is Elvis, all she really wants is to find a restaurant she ate at with her late husband years ago and to hear the blues. Found insideThe politically correct term for Elvis impersonators is now Elvis tribute artists, or ETAs, ... After Elvis died, the impersonator phenomenon boomed. A very enigmatic Elvis impersonator takes the Vegas strip--and the world--by storm, but when a former tabloid journalist makes it his personal mission to find out The King's true identity, he discovers much more than he bargained for. Found insideEA HAS TOUPEE FOR HIS CRIME Welsh Elvis impersonator named Geraint Benney is receiving death ... No, they want Benney dead because of his appearance. This book takes a riveting look at how the law responds to that distinctly American dream of immortality. In this fascinating guide, packed with fabulous photographs, the nation's top Elvis impersonators tell their stories, from how they've been inspired by Elvis' performances to their favorite Elvis songs. As Sandy’s investigation closes, she realizes that she is sitting on what could be the story of the century. A dead Elvis impersonator and a rival-turned-wooer are just a couple of Gabby St. Claire's problems in this thrilling sequel to "Hazardous Duty." Found inside“Elvis Presley died in August 1977. At the time of his death, there were three known Elvis impersonators. Today, there are over fifty thousand. It all started in 1956 and even Elvis' death hasn't stopped it. The estate of Elvis Presley is top grossing among entertainment artists today. This fan's pictorial celebrates it all. Found insideThe finalact wasanElvis Presley impersonator,' the other EP, Mr EricPreston' announced Bernard Williams. There's alwaysan Elvis impersonator, the Las Vegas ... Las Vegas knows how to party, and for once, event planner Liv McKay won’t be entirely behind the scenes. Found insideBut they were both thirty-something, good-looking Elvis impersonators trying to be named the best tribute artist at the festival. Found insideThe Death of the King and the Rise of Punk Rock Dylan Jones ... Almost as soon as he died, Elvis impersonators started to multiply, cropping up in the least ... Found insideShe stared into the speckled mirror, wondering how she had come to this. Cake decorator Daphne Martin finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation—and an Elvis impersonator convention—with a bullseye on her back. Found inside“I found this Elvis impersonator who was born the same day Presley died— within the hour—and he claims to be the King reincarnated. Wild, huh? As he and his team work tirelessly to unravel the truth, he has to wonder if this is just one part of an even grander plot, one with an end game more destructive than any of them can imagine. . . Be prepared to be all shook up by the ending.”—Reading Reality “If you are a fan of Elvis, murder mysteries and could use a few good laughs at the same time, pick up this book and give it a read. Can they solve the cases before the murderer makes Rachel victim number four? Praise for Justice Buried "This is one not to miss."--Robin Caroll, bestselling author of the Bayou series and the Evil series "A thrill ride from the first page. Found inside – Page 35... of Elvii: “In 1977 when Elvis Presley died, there were 41 Elvis Impersonators in the world. This year, 12 years after his death, there are about 47,000. If you're a fan of cozy mysteries, you'll want to read Heartache Motel. 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