Ray Wood a.k.a Elvis On Tour is regarded as one of the best self-contained Elvis tributes in the UK. Ray has had consecutive successful shows in Benidorm, Kos, Corfu, Bodrum and Marbella and has also appeared at the Imperial Hotel in Las Vegas. Ray is regarded by many as the No. 1 Elvis look-a-like in the UK (when in his onstage persona as Elvis!).

The Elvis On Tour Show comes complete with a sound and lighting engineer and fully equipped disco and DJ.

The Elvis On Tour Show has appeared all over England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales for all types of occasions, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and works functions. All Ray's costumes are custom made to authentic designs and emulate the great mans presence.

Our PA equipment is a top of the range Logic system accompanied with a Alan & Heath Mixing Desk, our Logic speakers comprises of 2x 15" tops and 2x 18" bass bins, 1800W per side for optimum sound at any venue. For a full evenings entertainment, Elvis show and disco please call or use our contact page to send an email.

A Few Words From Ray

Hi, and thank you for viewing my website, I hope you find it interesting and helpful.

Our shows are made up of the 'kings' most well known songs, like suspicious minds, burning love, blue suede shoes, teddy bear, jailhouse rock hound dog, all shook up etc etc, guaranteed to fill any dance floor, over one hour of upbeat rocking music, isn't that what your party deserves?

So from kids to grans put on your dancing shoes and hit the floor, our shows will leave your guests talking about your party for years to come.

Now enjoy the rest of our site.

Kindest Regards

Ray.

Unlike many Elvis tribute acts we do not list our shows on our website, as 99.9% of them are private and corporate functions. ie Weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and "works do's". We do not appear in Public Houses unless the venue is a private party.

I am available for all functions big or small, even private functions held at your home, you can view a list of some of the songs I cover, and it will be my honour to have photo's taken with you.

Thank You

Ray Wood

We cater for all Occasions, all Venues, all Sizes!!

Allow me to come to your function
and entertain you and your guests with

ALL OUR SHOWS NOW COME COMPLETE WITH DISCO AND D.J
(If Required)

Our disco's are professionally managed through a top of the range laptop computer and run through our Pro Logic P.A system, we have over 30,000 songs on two external hard drives which gives us an excellent chance of having your favourite song requests.

Team Elvis On Tour are the only Elvis Tribute in the UK to offer this service, thus saving you the added headache and expense of finding and paying for a separate D.J for your function.

Our disco comprises of music from the 60's through to the 80's, but we have music from the present day should you require it, tunes to cater for all age groups and tastes. Our fantastic lighting display enhances our Elvis show and Disco. We have the ultimate package for your special occasion, so before hiring an Elvis tribute for your special occasion, pick up the phone and have a chat with Team Elvis On Tour.

Email: info@elvisontour.co.uk

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Professional Elvis Impersonator and Tribute Artist

If you would like a great Elvis impersonator for your party, wedding, birthday or any other event, let Ray Wood Elvis Impersonator, provide you with an Elvis Presley Tribute you'll love. Ray Wood has dedicated his life to being the best Elvis Impersonator he can be, and will ensure you see an Elvis Tribute Act you will never forget.

Origins of the Elvis Impersonator

The first Elvis Impersonators started to appear whilst Elvis was still alive, evolving mainly out of small town talent competitions which took their influences from major music artists of that time. It wasn't until Elvis's untimely death on August 16, 1977, that impersonating Elvis started to become popular in the mainstream. The large growth in Elvis impersonators seems tightly linked with his ever-growing iconic status.

Andy Kaufman was perhaps one of the first Elvis impersonators. In his act he would use his famous "Latka" voice while dressed in the 1970s Elvis style jumpsuits to discourage guests and attendants, only to reveal that he has singing and guitar playing talents. As Kaufman gained fame, the act was used less and less.

Types of Elvis Impersonator

There are differing types of Elvis Impersonator. Most fall under the following main types which are:

    * Look alikes who concentrate more on visual elements of Elvis fashion and style using accessories such as wigs, costumes and jewellery.
    * Sound alikes who concentrate on changing their voice to singing or talking like Elvis.
    * Combination who try to use a hybrid of both the visual and aural methods listed above.

The are also differing levels of impersonation which depends largely on who is doing the impersonation and for what purpose. They mainly fall under three main levels of
impersonation which are:

    * Professional Full time entertainers who usually do it to earn a living.
    * Amateur Enthusiasts or people who do it for a hobby.
    * Fun / Comedy Usually done as part of a parody.

Ray wood is both a look alike and sound a like, making him one of the best Elvis Impersonators in the UK. He has been so successful in his Elvis Impersonation carrier that he now is an Elvis Impersonator as his primary job.

Contests, Festivals and Events

There are many Elvis contests, festivals and other events held across the world celebrating Elvis and his many impersonators. Events tend to attract large numbers of Elvis Impersonators and fans.

Collingwood, Ontario Canada holds an annual Elvis festival that features an Elvis impersonation contest. Florida also holds an annual competition called the Elvis Invasion of Florida. In Las Vegas, there is an Elvis competition called the Elvis Extravaganza which attracts many fans and Elvii from around the globe, they compete for a title of the "Worlds Finest Elvis Impersonator".

Every year there is an Elvis Festival in Parkes, New South Wales in early January. This festival has look alike competitions, parades, concerts and markets with memorabilia.

Trivia

    * Elvii is a plural for Elvis impersonators (this, however, is not grammatically correct, as the name "Elvis" derives from Old English. Even if it somehow were a third-declension Latin noun, the plural form would be Elves). This term was popularized by a Saturday Night Live sketch where Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi respectively impersonated the younger and older versions of Elvis.
    * In Memphis, Tennessee, the term Elvira (plural, Elviras) has been used to refer to female Elvis impersonators.
    * There is a lot of speculation as to how many Elvis impersonators are out there, with experts reckoning that the number of Elvis Presley impersonators has reached an all-time record high.

"There are now at least 85,000 Elvis’s around the world, compared to only 170 in 1977 when Elvis died. At this rate of growth, experts predict that by 2019 Elvis impersonators will make up a third of the world population." - The Naked Scientists 3rd December, 2000.

* Billionaire Robert Sillerman, owner of the TV show American Idol, bought an 85% stake in Elvis Presley Enterprises in 2005. Among other things, this gives him control of Elvis Presley's name and likeness in the US, this however does not include Britain (where the Elvis image is in the public domain), Europe and most other countries in the world

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