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Introducing, The One, The Only - Darren Lee

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Join us now as Darren Lee , the winner of the World Elvis Association Competition in Memphis Tennessee in 1997, takes center stage, as our exclusive interview begins.

Darren not only answers all our questions, but also describes some personal, on-stage experiences.

First a little about Darren.

Proudly born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Darren began performing at the young age of 10. Darren was taught to play a guitar, by a nun, in the 5th.grade . Destined to become a star, he was already performing in lounges and contests by the age of 14. He began touring with the Elvis Elvis Elvis Show in 1987. He followed this with starring roles in Rock'N'Roll Heaven, Legendary Performers, Elvis Elvis Elvis the Memories, and the Recreation of Elvis' '68 Comeback Special.

Just a few of Darren's numerous honors include:

* The # 1 Elvis Tribute Artist in Canada, 1994

* Number 3 In the World, in Memphis Tennessee, 1995

* Winner of the World Elvis Association Competition in Memphis Tennessee 1997

* Rated as the # 1 Elvis Tribute Artist in the World, by "Images of Elvis," in Memphis Tennessee, 1997

* The Entertainer of the Year Award, by the B.C. Tri Cities Chamber of Commerce, in 1997

Watch for the release of Darren's new CD, Walk A Mile in My Shoes. The date will soon be announced, right here on Suite 101.

And now for the interview you've all been waiting for: The one and only Darren Lee, winner of the World Elvis Association Competition Memphis Tennessee 1997 answers your questions.

Question: Darren, what were your very first memories of Elvis Presley?

Darren: Hearing "Hound Dog" at the age of four. Not knowing who it was, only that it was good. I remember when Elvis died I was at my grandmother's house, and my dad came to get us. He told us Elvis had died. I remember every radio and station and television channel had nothing on except Elvis. I realized how important he was at that moment.

Question: When did you first realize you wanted to become an Elvis Tribute Artist ?

Darren: About 10 years ago a friend of mine who's also an Elvis Tribute Artist called and told me an all Elvis show was looking for a young Elvis. I had been singing his music for 10 years at this point, but had never impersonated him before. I sent a bad video to the promoter and he hired me. That was the beginning.

Question: When and where was the first time you performed publicly as Elvis ?

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