Presley pretenders battle in Blackpool to be topped tribute King
- Elvis impersonators are battling it out in a three-day competitors this weekend
He was identified for his iconic quiff, trademark hip swings and daring outfits of pleated trousers and capes.
Elvis Presley, hailed the King of Rock and Roll, nonetheless lives on for a lot of by way of his music.
However, some take his lasting legacy even additional and decide to impersonating the rock star.
Presley pretenders from throughout the nation gathered in Blackpool this weekend for a three-day competitors within the British Elvis tribute contest.
It runs from March 15 to 17 at Viva Blackpool – a bustling present and occasion venue – and is the UK’s official qualifier for an enormous Presley tribute championship.
Those who placed on their greatest Elvis act will earn themselves a spot within the finals in Memphis, Tennessee.
The ‘If I Can Dream – The Great British Elvis Tribute Contest’ introduced collectively probably the most devoted Presley performers and followers.
Lee Alexander placing on his greatest Elvis present on the contest yesterday – sporting Presley-style flares and sideburns
Elvis tributes, Jake Hughes (left) and John Sheppard (proper), taking a break outdoors the Viva Blackpool competitors venue. Both put on typical rock star apparel, with Mr Hughes going for a scorching pink quantity and Mr Sheppard boasting a extra traditional Presley look
Backstage preparations had been in full swing with some ultimate touches to their dazzling seems to be being added by Karl Memphis (left), JP Leroy (proper, first image) and Lee Alexander (proper) earlier than their huge performances
Elvis tributes lining up of their greatest outfits for the three-day competitors in Blackpool this weekend
On-stage performances of 4 impersonators, all rocking the totally different kinds that the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll himself may need worn
Two tribute artists, Steve Brookes and Alan Greer, in iconic white flares and excessive collared jackets
Elvis performers John Sheppard, Phoenix Dean and Jake Hughes ready backstage earlier than their acts
John Sheppard, JJ Shannon and TC Memphis ready backstage on the Blackpool venue yesterday earlier than their performances
Performers on the contest, which runs from March 15 to 17, at Viva Blackpool – a bustling present and occasion venue
Elvis tributes JJ Shannon (left) and Iain McKellar (proper) performing on the championships
Performer TC Memphis singing on the competitors yesterday
