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The
Only “Elvis” You will ever need for
The
Spirit Of Elvis – Biography 2004
Louis singing career spans almost 30 years. He has been singing since he was just 12 years old as he was a member of a touring "Old Time Music Hall" band. After 12 years in the British Army he moved to the West Coast of Ireland where he performed in social clubs and pubs in the area for 5 years. Between 1995 and 1998 Louis was the Entertainment Manager for the “Golden Oldies Club” the largest live music cabaret club in the Turkish holiday resort of Kusadasi. It was here that he started to perform his full Elvis tribute show The Elvis Story. This show covered all eras of Elvis music career from the 50’s, Movie years, 68’ comeback through to the Vegas years. Louis was one of the first Elvis tributes able to perform a show of this style accurately and complete with all the essential costume changes. Later in 1998 Louis moved to Rhodes and then on to Spain. He appeared in various clubs and hotels as a guest singer working with many other entertainers before returning to Southport, England where he now lives with his wife Janet. Having been based for almost 6 years in the North West of England Louis Rockafella has established himself as the leading UK and European Elvis Look-alike and Tribute artiste. Over the years Louis has changed and improved his show format and vocal style, and now purely specialises in the look and sound of Elvis in the mid 70’s. In 2001 Louis was the winner of the RCA / HMV Best Look & Sound alike of Elvis Award receiving an engraved platinum Elvis Aloha album award. In 2001 Louis travelled to the USA to perform at the 9th Annual Elvis Festival held in Indiana. Here, Louis was joined on stage by Myrna Smith (Elvis' original backing singer from the Sweet Inspirations). During August 2002, The Elvis 25th Anniversary was a busy time for Louis. Working as a look-alike/actor he played the part of Elvis for the BBC1 documentary "There's Only One Elvis"..Louis also made various appearances and radio interviews across the country as the official Elvis look-alike and tribute for Elvis' record label BMG. Helping promote the international No.1 selling album, Elvis 30No.1's. Louis also helped promote the 3 x DVD set, Elvis: The Great Performances as authorised by EPE & Graceland. In October 2002 BMG / RCA Records London presented Louis with a replica Elvis Gibson guitar, This award was for services in helping keep the memory of Elvis alive.
Most shows are based on a 1 hour show or 2 x 45 minutes but anything from a couple of songs can be arranged if required. In general all the fan favourites that Elvis performed live during '70 -'77 are included. With Louis powerful vocal range and style he also chooses to perform a number of charted songs from Elvis studio albums from 60’s/ 70's. Fan favourites and personal favourites not usually covered by any other Elvis tributes we have come across in UK
Don’t just take our word for it ! A Selection of References below " "Louis, Love your voice and your style! You are the complete gentleman!" - Myrna Smith, 2003 - Elvis backing singer with the Sweet Inspirations "Louis,
you've got the look and you've got the voice, your just great ! " "Louis,
your performance of "My Boy" brought me to tears.....Your
hair is just great!, you got the look " "Louis
reminds me a lot of Elvis, he has his style and sense of humour and
he's a real nice guy" "Louis' approach was very professional and put me and the team at ease at a particularly stressful time during the organisation of the event. I had total confidence that he was going to provide us with a fantastic evening of entertainment and that is exactly what we got. Louis was confident, a big hit with the ladies and I would have no hesitation in booking his service again or indeed recommending him to anyone who needs an Elvis impersonator. He was first class!" Lucy Douglas, British Gas – 2003 “Louis,
Following the Elvis Presley Tribute Evening held at Tankersley Manor, I
am writing to compliment you on such a fantastic evening. We received a
lot of excellent feedback from all the guests that attended, many of
them enquiring about when you would be coming back again. You were
extremely entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable to watch. All the
staff that worked also said it was a great evening. Due to the popular
demand we look forward to you returning to the hotel for another great
evening and would have no hesitation in recommending you.” “Louis,
your tribute to Elvis was truly professional and wholly entertaining.
A number of people commented to me how ”it was the best nights
entertainment” that they had ever had. "Louis,
keep on takin' care of business ! " “Thank
you for performing at our Wedding reception at Telford Hotel Country
Club. Having spoken to most of our guests they all thought you were
brilliant. We are so pleased that we chose you to perform, the
resemblance is amazing. We would love to see you again in the near
future” "Thanks
for making our Wedding Day so memorable, you really are a true star!
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Louis Rockafella is a true professional, with a fantastic personality and is always available before and after his shows, to meet and greet Elvis and Louis Rockafella fans alike, for photos, autographs and a chat. Whether it's a Wedding, special occasion, holiday park, corporate event or theatre show you will find no better "Elvis" for providing first class entertainment, electrifying atmosphere, interaction with the audience, which creates excellent follow-up reviews from fans and venues, countless recommendations and re-bookings.
Client
List Includes THE SPIRIT OF ELVIS Award Winning Elvis Presley Look-alike & Tribute Show, the Look and Sound of Elvis 1973 “Aloha” through to The Last Performance “Adios” 1977 AWARDS BMG (Elvis Record label) Official Elvis Look-alike for UK RCA & HMV Elvis Look & Sound alike Award Winner 2001 BMG – Elvis 25th Anniversary Award for services in helping keep the memory of Elvis alive AS SEEN ON BBC1 “There’s Only One Elvis” 2002 (appearing as Elvis), Weakest
Link Elvis Special 2003, Trisha Elvis Special 2002, ITV’s “Stars
& There Doubles”2001/2002, Granada Reports, BBC News, Yorkshire
TV AS HEARD ON James Whale Show (Talk sport Radio), “Stars In Their Ears” BBC
Radio Merseyside. AS SEEN AT Aarup Festival Denmark June 2004
'LOUIS ROCKAFELLA' Louis only wears the very best available authentic replica ELVIS clothing, jumpsuits, jewellery and accessories that Elvis wore during the seventies (Please note that Louis does NOT wear wigs or hair
pieces) and is available for pure Look-alike work, Meet & Greet, Mix
& Mingle, for Event Openings, Guest Appearances, T.V.,
Photographic engagements, Newspapers, Magazine, Promotions,
Advertising, and anywhere an Elvis Double is required. Louis can also
be hired complete with a luxury White Beverley Hills Stretch Limousine
for the ultimate Vegas experience. All line of look-alike work
considered. First Class Personal Service, British Equity Member - Public Liability Insured
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New Years Day 2003, Louis was seen serenading Anne Robinson while competing on BBC’s “The Weakest Link Elvis Special”! In June 2003 a new exhibition opened in Liverpool, UK called "The Fingerprints Of Elvis". Louis appeared as a look-alike at the opening of the event that also included an interview that was shown on BBC1 evening news. David Stanley (Elvis Step brother) also attended the opening. Louis returned to the Exhibition in August for the 26th Anniversary where he appeared once again for the national press who took photos of Louis sitting in Elvis' very own Golf Buggy, a new item for the exhibition that had just arrived from USA. Louis returned to USA, October 2003 to perform as a special guest at the 11th Annual Elvis Festival, in Indiana. Here Louis entertained many people that knew Elvis personally including Joe Esposito, Elvis road manager and best friend.
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In January 2004 Louis joined forces with one of the countries leading Limousine Companies MD Travel of Southport. Together they have set up a new and exclusive service “Elvis Limos”. Louis as Elvis can be hired to meet and greet / serenade guests while travelling in a choice of luxury white stretch limousines, available for weddings, Vegas theme events or any special occasion. “Elvis Limos” where seen in January 2004 at Liverpool’s Albert Dock. Louis and Mike Storey, Liverpool City Council Leader made the appearance to celebrate Memphis twinning with Liverpool for 2004 and also the 50th Anniversary of Rock’n’Roll. Moving into February 2004, Louis Rockafella’s “The Spirit Of Elvis Show” complete with Louis own 6 piece Elvis band “The Dixie Mafia” are going from strength to strength. The most recent performance at the renowned Crewe Limelight Club on Valentines Night was a complete sell out and was such a huge success that they have been booked to return for two dates later this year. The latest news to date March 2004 sees Louis filming as an Elvis Look-alike/Actor for a new AOL TV advertisement. Louis is also looking forward to a very busy year of performing his live show at the many weddings, functions and events he has been already been booked to appear at throughout the UK. All our tribute acts have been carefully scrutinized and come highly recommended · Other artists available by arrangement with their respective managements · All our tribute acts have been carefully scrutinized and come highly recommended · Other artists available by arrangement with their respective managements · For availability and quotation telephone 01977 616879 or go to on-line booking
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