Introducing: Rudy Elvis from Canvas, WV

Rudy began singing along with Elvis’s records at a young age. As a teenager, he would mimic the moves of Elvis and imagine he was in concert. Elvis has been the strongest influence in Rudy’s vocal style. One of the greatest experiences in Rudy’s life was getting to see Elvis in concert in Charleston, West Virginia in July 1975.

In 2012, Rudy was asked to perform as Elvis in a benefit for children at the Moose Lodge in Beckley, WV. He took advantage of that opportunity and purchased a jumpsuit, accessories and transformed himself into Elvis. It was that night, Rudy Elvis was born.

Since that time, Rudy Elvis has performed in over 140 concerts at fairs, festivals, clubs, lodges, family reunions, class reunions, birthday parties, anniversary parties and numerous personal appearances as the King. Rudy sings over 300 of Elvis’s recordings, which consists of hits from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. A Rudy Elvis Show will take you back in time with Rudy capturing the voice, moves, facts and complete aura of Elvis.

Most recently, Rudy participated in Reflections of the King 2018 in Westfield, New York. He won multi-awards, to include the People’s Choice Award and Fourth Place in the competition.

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Thank you to Rudy Elvis for the photos used in this post. Edits by Carolyn MacArthur for SB Mag.