Well, it's about time. You've been waiting and waiting for this article release and finally it is about to become a reality.
Okay, so you haven't actually been waiting, but started to wonder what happened back in January right? No? Okay, so you haven't been waiting, and haven't really thought much about this entire site-period. I understand... a little heartbroken, but I do understand.
Either way... whether you've been waiting for it or not, (And I won't go into the reasons for the delay-saving you all the dreaded monologue) without further ado ... Let's find out what it takes to be an Elvis Tribute Artist.
You do realize that to go tramping through this ground is considered a suicidal attempt, don't you?
The lineage of people who'll be standing in line to throw the preverbal "Pie-In-The-Face" is only a slight concern to me. I will attempt to write this in a dignified manner, but please don't hesitate to look the other way if I end up with a little pie ala nose gracing my face!
On with the story...
The history of Elvis look-a-likes, now more notably called, Elvis Tribute Artists, stem back to when Elvis was still shooting bullets at television sets, along with light bulbs in his pool!
I would love to know when, and who was the actual first guy to step on stage and try to fill the big guy's shoes, and if anyone can give me a correct answer with some data behind it, I will be indebted forever!
To step on stage and try to catch the persona of a music hero would have been a great daring feat in itself back then, but to do so now is more like standing on stage and waiting for rotten tomatoes or roses to be tossed your way. You will either be liked, or you won't. They will either reach to grab your sweat soaked towel, or reach up and prepare to bonk ones hopes and dreams!
What exactly does it take to become one of the godsends of ETA's? Well, over the past few years I have been watching from the sidelines and working with the best... it occurs to me that it is painfully obvious which ones should pursue their career, or to save face and just be remembered as the guy that brought the house down-at your local talent show.
First off, I am not here to insult anyone, and if you have won a talent show- I am not directing my comments to you, in fact take pride in yourself, regardless of where you are at in your life, or what talents you have shown appreciative audiences.
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