Celebrating the life of the King.ELVIS fan Frankie Wales was all shook up when he tried to find an event marking the death of his idol. Last year, Frankie was left crying in the chapel when his search for something to mark the anniversary of the King's passing drew a blank. It gave him the idea of organising his own Elvis-themed event. So on Sunday - the 32nd anniversary of Presley's death - fans can dust off their blue suede shoes for a special Elvis night and quiz at Redcar's Coatham Memorial Hall. Cardboard cut-outs of Graceland and Elvis will provide a backdrop to an evening of the King's music. Elvis impersonator An Elvis impersonator is someone who impersonates or copies famed American musician Elvis Presley, either as a hobby, a career in entertainment or occasionally for fun. Elvis impersonators can range in ethnic background, size and talent. Niall Southall will sing, and Redcar fundraiser Kendra Pilcher and her supporters will serve Elvis food including Memphis burgers and banana and peanut butter fried sandwiches. And there'll be a video jockey video jockey n. Abbr. VJ One who announces, plays, and provides commentary on videotaped programs, especially music videos, as on television or at a discotheque. playing footage of the King. Frankie said: "Last year, me and a friend, George Alexander, wanted to do something to mark Elvis's death, but all we could find was a pub quiz A pub quiz is a quiz held in a pub. It is a largely British phenomenon, which reached its peak in the early 1990s. These spread to other Commonwealth of Nations countries such as New Zealand, and also to the United States. . This will be something for the real Elvis fans to enjoy . "Most people remember where they were the night Elvis died. I was in my sister's in London when it came on the news. I couldn't believe it." Proceeds will be split between Kiltonthorpe School and a fund to get a Redcar Boxing Club squad to box in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , in October. Admission on Sunday is pounds 5, on the door or in advance on 01642 483263. CAPTION(S): COME ALONG: Frankie Wales and Kendra Pilcher, right are hosting a charity night to mark Elvis's death |
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