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 putting on his best Elvis show at the contest yesterday - sporting Presley-style flares and sideburns](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/16/17/82544859-13204671-image-a-4_1710611082348.jpg)
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 (right), taking a break outside the Viva Blackpool competition venue. Both wear typical rock star attire, with Mr Hughes going for a hot pink number and Mr Sheppard boasting a more classic Presley look](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/16/17/82544881-13204671-image-a-5_1710611087578.jpg)
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
![Tribute artist Karl Memphis (left) spraying the sideburns of of fellow impersonator JP Leroy backstage at the competition](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/16/17/82544907-13204671-image-m-12_1710611175329.jpg)
![Lee Alexander combing his sideburns ready for his big moment](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/16/17/82544889-13204671-image-m-11_1710611168188.jpg)
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 in their best outfits for the three-day competition in Blackpool this weekend](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/16/17/82544869-13204671-image-a-7_1710611098240.jpg)
Elvis tributes lining up of their greatest outfits for the three-day competitors in Blackpool this weekend
![On-stage performances of four impersonators, all rocking the different styles that the King of Rock 'n' Roll himself might have worn](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/16/17/82544885-13204671-image-a-13_1710611213655.jpg)
On-stage performances of 4 impersonators, all rocking the totally different kinds that the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll himself may need worn
![Elvis Presley tribute artist, Steve Brookes, making his way through the venue after his performance](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/16/17/82544867-13204671-image-m-26_1710611329224.jpg)
![Performer Alan Greer waiting backstage before his performance](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/16/18/82544855-13204671-Performer_Alan_Greer_waiting_backstage_before_his_performance-m-38_1710612845339.jpg)
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 waiting backstage before their acts](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/16/18/82544845-13204671-image-m-39_1710612919296.jpg)
Elvis performers John Sheppard, Phoenix Dean and Jake Hughes ready backstage earlier than their acts
![John Sheppard, JJ Shannon and TC Memphis waiting backstage at the Blackpool venue yesterday before their performances](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/16/17/82544829-13204671-image-a-16_1710611256907.jpg)
John Sheppard, JJ Shannon and TC Memphis ready backstage on the Blackpool venue yesterday earlier than their performances
![Performers at the contest, which runs from March 15 to 17, at Viva Blackpool - a bustling show and party venue](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/16/17/82544857-13204671-image-a-23_1710611315696.jpg)
Performers on the contest, which runs from March 15 to 17, at Viva Blackpool – a bustling present and occasion venue
![Tribute artist JJ Shannon belting his best voice out at the competition yesterday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/16/17/82544879-13204671-image-a-36_1710611406230.jpg)
![Iain McKellar putting on his best perfomance](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/16/17/82544877-13204671-image-m-35_1710611402681.jpg)
Elvis tributes JJ Shannon (left) and Iain McKellar (proper) performing on the championships
![Performer TC Memphis singing at the competition yesterday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/03/16/17/82544843-13204671-image-a-30_1710611384663.jpg)
Performer TC Memphis singing on the competitors yesterday