Elvis impersonators get put on endangered species list.

mantis · 04-17-2006, 10:21 AM

Repost? I searched.

ELVIS IMPERSONATORS UNDER THREAT

More than 30,000 ELVIS PRESLEY impersonators in America may be forced to quit by a New York City businessman who has bought the rights to the late icon's name and likeness in the US. Billionaire AMERICAN IDOL owner BOB SILLERMAN paid $114 million for an 85 percent stake in Elvis Presley Enterprises - and now controls everything except the King of Rock 'N' Roll's music. Now Sillerman plans to open a new Elvis cabaret show in Las Vegas and prevent any one else from dressing up like the star. He tells The New York Times, "If we were going to do a show that was based on Elvis impersonators, then obviously it wouldn't make sense to have unauthorised Elvis impersonators." In a move likely to outrage fans even further, Sillerman also plans to demolish the legendary Heartbreak Hotel opposite Presley's Graceland home in Memphis, Tennessee, and replace it with two 400-room hotels, restaurants, shops and an amphitheatre.

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fullygruntled · 04-17-2006, 10:34 AM

Kill him.

Benzz0 · 04-17-2006, 10:36 AM

what a dousche...

SanDiegoCJ · 04-17-2006, 10:41 AM

Who fawking cares ? 99.99% of the Elvis impersonators are incredibly cheesy.

Spawn_X · 04-17-2006, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SanDiegoCJ

Who fawking cares ? 99.99% of the Elvis impersonators are incredibly cheesy.

Fawk,

I agree with Gary!

Overbear · 04-17-2006, 10:47 AM

who the fawk cares? its elvis..he died fat, stoned, and on the toilet. Its not like his music was any good anyways, ive never understood the big deal over him.

Rockcrusher · 04-17-2006, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SanDiegoCJ

Who fawking cares ? 99.99% of the Elvis impersonators are incredibly cheesy.

Sowhatsyerpoint?

Elvis himself was incredibly cheesy!

SanDiegoCJ · 04-17-2006, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockcrusher

Sowhatsyerpoint?

Elvis himself was incredibly cheesy!

Yup, but to "add insult to injury", the cheesy impersonators are BAD at it too.

mudslinger99 · 04-17-2006, 11:24 AM

I think it's wrong and they should be able to continue what they do.. This is based merely on the fact that if they are made to stop, then that would mean there would be 30,000 idiots doing another job that actually might affect me

fullygruntled · 04-17-2006, 11:30 AM

What does this mean for Dread Zeppelin, Rocket From the Crypt, and Chris Isaak??!?

qwiksilver · 04-17-2006, 11:55 AM

Does this mean no more quickie marriages in Vegas with an Elvis impersonator?

Scott@Rockstomper · 04-17-2006, 12:17 PM

I don't see how he can force people to stop impersonating a celebrity; it'd be (IMHO) like GW trying to force SNL to stop doing skits making fun of him.

If some of the Elvis impersonators are claiming to *be* Elvis, it might be a different story, but as long as it's clear that they're impersonating him, I'm just not seeing it.

Roc Doc · 04-17-2006, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by fullygruntled

What does this mean for Dread Zeppelin, Rocket From the Crypt, and Chris Isaak??!?

04-17-2006, 10:21 AM	#1
mantis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13322 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 1,523	Elvis impersonators get put on endangered species list. Repost? I searched. ELVIS IMPERSONATORS UNDER THREAT More than 30,000 ELVIS PRESLEY impersonators in America may be forced to quit by a New York City businessman who has bought the rights to the late icon's name and likeness in the US. Billionaire AMERICAN IDOL owner BOB SILLERMAN paid $114 million for an 85 percent stake in Elvis Presley Enterprises - and now controls everything except the King of Rock 'N' Roll's music. Now Sillerman plans to open a new Elvis cabaret show in Las Vegas and prevent any one else from dressing up like the star. He tells The New York Times, "If we were going to do a show that was based on Elvis impersonators, then obviously it wouldn't make sense to have unauthorised Elvis impersonators." In a move likely to outrage fans even further, Sillerman also plans to demolish the legendary Heartbreak Hotel opposite Presley's Graceland home in Memphis, Tennessee, and replace it with two 400-room hotels, restaurants, shops and an amphitheatre. Linky __________________ [URL="http://www.wunderground.com/swf/Rapid_Fire.swf?units=both&station=KTXSUGAR4"]My back yard weather[/URL] :cookie:

04-17-2006, 10:34 AM	#2
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04-17-2006, 10:47 AM	#6
Overbear Anti-Religious Join Date: Jun 2003 Member # 20114 Location: East Bay Posts: 278	who the fawk cares? its elvis..he died fat, stoned, and on the toilet. Its not like his music was any good anyways, ive never understood the big deal over him. __________________ "Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear." -Thomas Jefferson 85 4runner, 89 rear end, 7mgte, alcans, oba, and way to much $$$ spent

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04-17-2006, 12:17 PM	#12
Scott@Rockstomper The winch rope guy Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 1889 Location: Firestone, Colorado, USA Posts: 6,084	I don't see how he can force people to stop impersonating a celebrity; it'd be (IMHO) like GW trying to force SNL to stop doing skits making fun of him. If some of the Elvis impersonators are claiming to be Elvis, it might be a different story, but as long as it's clear that they're impersonating him, I'm just not seeing it. __________________ Winch rope, DIY beadlock kits, hydraulic steering, and much more: Shop Rockstomper online

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