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When Elvis® Aaron Presley died in 1977, Ray was just 8 years old...but he was already familiar with the words and music of "The King" of Rock n' Roll. The "music" was introduced to him by his Mother at an early age, and would be the only music he would listen to until he was 12 years old. Even at that age, Ray understood that it was more than just the music that made Elvis® the icon - it was the underlying desire to make people feel special - to entertain their troubles away - to reach beyond the stage. It was this realization that laid the foundation for what was to come... |
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It
wasn't a boyhood dream to grow up and be an Elvis® Impersonator, but to
be a professional chef.
Ray acquired his degree at the Culinary Institute of America in
New York, and pursued his passion at an area restaurant.
While working at the restaurant, which happened to have a karaoke
lounge, Ray picked up the microphone one night and found that he was a
natural at performing AND singing Elvis® Presley songs! Ray
wasn't immediate swayed into the entertainment world until he won his
first Elvis® Impersonator contest in 1993 - the Worldwide Images of
Elvis®
competition held in Memphis, TN, during Elvis® week.
It was all the incentive Ray needed - "A-Ray Of Elvis®"
was born! Throughout
the 1990's, Ray continued to develop his tribute presentation with the
movement, mannerisms, and nuances typical of Elvis® - which has led him
to win again and again.
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Ray
recaptures the raw sound of a swivel-hipped country boy, the
finger-snapping movie idol, the smooth moves of the leather- clad
singer, and the megastar of the Las Vegas years. The
past 7 years, Ray has performed in Japan, Canada, and throughout the
United States.
He has taken all the allusive attributes of professionalism,
charisma, and integrity and cultivated them not only into his
performances - but also into his personal life.
He sings from the heart and captivates his audiences. Whether it's prerecorded tracks...or, "live" with his exclusive band, "The Memphis Jam," Ray eases into the Elvis® persona with a style that creates both a tribute to the "King," and reveals a dynamic stage presence of his own. |
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