Elvis Presley, Shakin' Stevens, Michael Buble' Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Cliff Richard, Ricky Nelson, Dave B (well i had to include him as he included me) Chris Isaak, Robbie Williams, Stray Cats, Jets, Mavericks, David Hasselhoff (The Hoff is a LEGEND) Garth Brooks, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin, Eddie Cochran
Sounds Like
Elvis Presley, Shakin' Stevens, Billy Fury, Cliff Richard (Apparently)
I've been singing and performing professionally now since 1996.
I've always performed Elvis songs in my shows but it's only since 2007 i decided to take it a step further by putting a tribute together.
It's something i've always wanted to so finally built up the courage to do so.
Even though i was born 11 months after Elvis died, i grew up listening to him.
My Dad was a huge Elvis fan and i always used to ask him to put an Elvis record on. I just loved the sound of Elvis' voice and it still affects me today like it did back then.
I love each era of Elvis' music, my favourite being when he made his return to live performing in Las Vegas. For me 1969-70 was when Elvis was at his best but it's his music from the 1950's early 60's that i specialise in. My voice seems naturally pitched for this era. I still love to sing his songs from the Vegas days and you can hear a couple on my music player at the top of the page.
Since i started performing Elvis as a tribute i've entered 2 contests. The first being 2007 in the UK heats of "The Ultimate Elvis Contest" which was and still is sponsored by Elvis Presley Enterprises. I was amazed to be placed in the final and even more amazed to come away with the Title of Best 50's Elvis which i thought was certain to go to Paul Molloy (now one of my best Friends)
I also entered the annual "Walk a golden mile in my shoes contest" in Jan of 2008. Again i made the final but this time wasn't placed, i did however come away with the title of "Best gospel Elvis" after my performance of "You'll never walk alone" in the Gospel Contest.
I was also invited on to the BBC1 show "The worlds greatest Elvis" which was eventually won by Shawn Klush
It's been a great start for me as an ETA, i'm just glad i have the chance to get on stage to sing the songs of the guy who influences me most.......Elvis Presley
Hey Buddy Happy New Year to you mate, keep rockin through 2009 and good luck in Blackpool I will be thinking of you. Regards from the cockney King Dave B. lol
