It was John Lennon who famously said that before Elvis there was nothing. While it is true that country, blues and rock and roll existed before him the fact is that all of these genres converged when this act was created. This is why today an Elvis tribute remains one of the most in demand impersonators for events.
Before choosing an impersonator you need to think about what your event is. You may love Elvis but if it is not appropriate you should not have a tribute act for the event. It depends on whether the event is formal or casual. An act you would choose for a wedding would probably different for something for a county fair.
For example with an older audience they are more likely to want the earlier Elvis who performed at Sun Records and before he went to the army. These tend to be the more rock and roll style and are a bit rougher and edgier than the later Colonel Parker era records.
This is what you need to consider when choosing an impersonator. Some people may go for a wide range of songs from his whole career. Others may choose to focus on the pre GI era or the later period when he was managed by Colonel Tom Parker, arguably making Elvis the first pop creation that would go on to influence everyone from The Beatles to One Direction.
What you choose depends on the audience. An older audience is more likely to want the early Sun Records performer while younger audiences are more likely to enjoy the later Vegas years. There is no right or wrong but this should help you to narrow down the options when comparing performers to choose something that will work best for your event.
There is also the issue of the skills of the performer. You need to check their level of experience. Ideally you want someone who is a recognised tribute act as they will often have honed their performance for a number of years. Someone who has entered a wide number of competitions is also likely to have the passion necessary to get the best performance.
Once you have narrowed it down to three potential performers you should see them in person. This will give you the chance to discuss details about your own event and to gauge whether or not they are appropriate for that event. You can find out what they are prepared to do and what they will charge for their services. Remember to find out if all the costs are included such as insurance and travel costs so you can compare the various performers.
It is also important to ask the right questions in terms of their experience. Ideally you want someone who is a recognised tribute act or someone with years of experience who can demonstrate that they have had a number of successful events. It is also worth looking online to get feedback from people who have used the services of impersonators and tribute acts in the past to find the ideal one for your event.
Before choosing an impersonator you need to think about what your event is. You may love Elvis but if it is not appropriate you should not have a tribute act for the event. It depends on whether the event is formal or casual. An act you would choose for a wedding would probably different for something for a county fair.
For example with an older audience they are more likely to want the earlier Elvis who performed at Sun Records and before he went to the army. These tend to be the more rock and roll style and are a bit rougher and edgier than the later Colonel Parker era records.
This is what you need to consider when choosing an impersonator. Some people may go for a wide range of songs from his whole career. Others may choose to focus on the pre GI era or the later period when he was managed by Colonel Tom Parker, arguably making Elvis the first pop creation that would go on to influence everyone from The Beatles to One Direction.
What you choose depends on the audience. An older audience is more likely to want the early Sun Records performer while younger audiences are more likely to enjoy the later Vegas years. There is no right or wrong but this should help you to narrow down the options when comparing performers to choose something that will work best for your event.
There is also the issue of the skills of the performer. You need to check their level of experience. Ideally you want someone who is a recognised tribute act as they will often have honed their performance for a number of years. Someone who has entered a wide number of competitions is also likely to have the passion necessary to get the best performance.
Once you have narrowed it down to three potential performers you should see them in person. This will give you the chance to discuss details about your own event and to gauge whether or not they are appropriate for that event. You can find out what they are prepared to do and what they will charge for their services. Remember to find out if all the costs are included such as insurance and travel costs so you can compare the various performers.
It is also important to ask the right questions in terms of their experience. Ideally you want someone who is a recognised tribute act or someone with years of experience who can demonstrate that they have had a number of successful events. It is also worth looking online to get feedback from people who have used the services of impersonators and tribute acts in the past to find the ideal one for your event.
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