Elvis impersonator

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An Elvis impersonator is a performer who mimics Elvis Presley's appearance, voice, and stage presence—typically the rhinestone-studded jumpsuits and pompadour of his Las Vegas years.

Elvis impersonators populate tribute shows, wedding chapels, and costume parties: We hired an Elvis impersonator for the reception.

The phenomenon is so widespread that impersonating Elvis has become its own cultural category.

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sideburns · pompadour · tribute · tribute act · cape · rhinestones · karaoke · wig · lip curl · sunglasses · gyrating · crooning · hound dog · Graceland · lookalike · Vegas · wedding · chapel

Categories
Opposites
authenticity

Elvis impersonatorElvis Presley

the King · Elvis

cultural status

Elvis impersonatorElvis Presley

cultural icon · innovator

originality of performance

Elvis impersonatorsinger-songwriter

Self-composing musical performer

innovator · unique voice

Family

Elvis, impersonator, impersonate, impersonation, impersonating, impersonated, impersonates, person, personal

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G