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OK! MAGAZINE        July 10th 2007, Issue 579

 

 

 

Harpers & Queen Magazine

May Edition 2005

Photos taken in Cafe Royale London with Sadie Frost and Jackson in a mock wedding, commemorating 100 years of Las Vegas

HEAT Magazine 16-22nd April

Evening Standard London April 2005

South Leeds Observer

Friday February 18th 2005

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Wedding fair fit for the "King"

White Rose Wedding Fair visitors will be in for a treat this weekend as Elvis lookalike and soundalike Louis Rockafella will be on hand to serenade them. The UK's number one Elvis impersonator returns to the centre from noon till 4pm with guitar in hand ready to provide prenuptual perfromances for people planning their big day. Louis who has wowed White Rose crowds in previous years with his uncanny recreation of the "King" said " Those ladies looking for something real beautiful to wear as they walk down the aisle will want to ensure that their man really does Love Them Tender and I will be on hand to make them rock as they choose their special frock!"

(Above: taken from full article as printed - Many thanks to Tim @ Polo PR.)

Yorkshire Evening Post

Thursday 17th February 2005

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Looking for a White Rose Wedding? Thank you very much...

 

The Daily Mirror

14/02/05

 To view the Daily Mirror article ref: 'Evil Elvis' Steve Preston owner and man behind the web site www.elvis-impersonators.com go to this page Case File

 

Rossendale Free Press

Friday 27th August

2004

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Margaret's Rockin' good time with 'King of Hearts'

 

Lancashire

Evening

Telegraph

24th August 2004

(see latest news page for full story)

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All Shook Up - by a Visit from 'Elvis'

 

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Similar Article reached

The Daily Times - Pakistan

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Metro News London

6th July 2004

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 Metro News

AARUP NEWS

DENMARK

16th June 2004

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Full story see latest news page

 King Comes to Aarup

Southport Champion

 3rd March

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Southport Visiter

5th March 2004

Full story on

Latest News

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Charity All Shook Up

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Elvis shows his love for Mum

Yorkshire Evening Post

27th February

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Shoppers help ' Elvis' Charity...

Morley Observer

27th February

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Shoppers back 'Elvis' Charity

Morley Advertiser

25th February

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Your Time, Southport Visiter

February 2004

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Travel in Style with The King

Travel GBI

January 2004

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The Times

Porter County USA

Monday 13th October 2003

The Porter County Times, October 13th 2003

"HONORING THE KING"

Elvis FANtasy Fest weekend comes to a close

(text below taken from full article as printed)

The festival held at Woodland Park Community Centre in Portage is a production of Elvis Presley Enterprises, the Porter County Convention and Visiter Centre and the Taking Care Of Presley Memorial Benefit Committee. Last year the festival raised more than $12,000 and the funds go toward scholarships for Special Olympians. These events which It was all in aid of the Special Olympics. These events which include sports from bowling to volleyball also include oportunities to achieve degrees through the Athlete Leadership program. Festival chairwoman Kay Lipps said that more than half of those attending and performing are from other states.

 

Louis Rockafella was on hand as a special guest from England. UK's number one Elvis impersonator played his idol in last years BBC 1 documentary called "There's Only One Elvis". He appeared earlier this year at the opening of an exhibition in Liverpool called "The Fingerprints Of Elvis" billed as the only major exhibition on the music legend outside the U.S. "There's a very special connection between Elvis performers and Special Olympians," said Rockafella who first appeared in Portage's event two years ago. Lipps explained "Elvis had several charities when he was alive. He gave wherever there was a need. And his memory lives on in the impersonators."

Full details and photos from this event available here

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Bang Magazine September 2003

Four full pages article Dead Fashion. Photos of Louis top: in blue tracksuit, white suit with black shirt. below: at the piano, in jumpsuit, reading book.

To see article bigger press here. Please note that Louis had nothing to do with or agrees with the written story in this article. He was hired as an Elvis double for the photoshoot only.

Liverpool Daily Post: August 15th 2003

Photo: King Arrives: Elvis' Golf Buggy Arrives at the Albert Dock with lookalike Louis Rockafella

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Liverpool Echo August 15th 2003

Photo Top: Impersonator Louis Rockafella Rides Elvis' Golf Buggy.

Below: The Real Elvis Takes A Ride

Excerpt from main story:

An Elvis museum will become a permanent fixture on Merseyside. Fingerprints of Elvis is the only major exhibition on the music legend ouside the US.

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Liverpool Echo First Edition:

Shook Up: Lookalike Louis Rockafella on Presley's Buggy.

A weekend of tribute was beginning in Liverpool to comemmorate the 26th anniversary of Elvis Presley

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Cheshire News

May 2003

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Bolton Evening News May 30th 2003

Elvis Presley is coming to the aid of motorists in the Greater Manchester area all in the name of road safety. Singer Louis Rockafella (Left) helped to promote a new TV advert aimed at saving lives on the motorway advising drivers on what to do if they break down

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Oldham Evening Chronicle May 29th 2003

The King of Rock'n'Roll is alive and well - and fronting a new campaign to make sure drivers stay safe when they break down. Two North West impersonators launched the campaign at Birch Services on the M62 today.  Louis Rockafella (Left) Insp. Paul Cross. (Centre) Elvis Williamson (Right)

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Southport Visiter April 11th 2003

Louis Rockafella with the framed strands of Elvis' hair.

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Jersey Evening Post 28th March 2003

A superstar returns...Louis Rockafella is at the Royal Hotel tonight.

Excerpt from main story:

The Royal Hotel have booked the UK's No.1 Elvis Impersonator for tonight- and are promising a night to remember

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Jersey Evening Post 21st March 2003

"Even kids as young as four or five recognise who Elvis is" - Louis Rockafella

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Southport Visiter 6th December 2002

With reference to Louis appearance on the Weakest Link Elvis Special broadcast BBC2 5.30pm New Years Day 2003

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Liverpool Echo December 6th 2002

Louis said " I don't know any of the other competitors. I have to admit I would like to win it, but at the end of the day its just a bit of fun"

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Southport Visiter 27th December 2002

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Wigan News 24th September 2002

Louis Rockafella entertains the Mayoress Betty Roberts at the opening of the King Of Rock'n'Roll Exhibition at the Hall Of Memories Wigan Pier.

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Wigan Reporter September 19th 2002

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Wigan Evening Post 23rd September 2002

Excerpt from main story: It may not be Gracelands but Wigan Pier is paying its own homage to the King of Rock'n'Roll. The exhibition marks the 25th Anniversary of Elvis death.

 

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Southport Visiter August 16th 2002

Southport's very own tribute to the King of Rock'n'Roll has laid a single rose at the towns seafront statue of Elvis marking 25th Anniversary of Elvis' death. Scarisbrick resident has spoken to the Visiter of his love for one of the greatest American singers there has ever been.

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Liverpool Echo 10th August 2002

Louis Rockafella plays his idol in new BBC 1 Documentary called "There's Only One Elvis" comemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Kings death. Louis says "They have me dressing up before a show and even pulling a gun out of my boot as Elvis used to keep one there because of all the death threats he had"

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Southport Visiter 16th November 2001

Southports favourite Elvis impersonator is back in town fresh from The States after appearing alongside Americas top Elvis tribute artistes in Chicago last month. He took part in the 9th Annual Elvis festival helping raise money for the American Special Olympics.

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Southport Visiter  7th September 2001

"... featured on the LWT "Stars and There Doubles" as Elvis Presley on TV last month. Over the August bank holiday Louis won the title of RCA / HMV Best Elvis Look & Soundalike and was awarded a platinum Elvis album.

 

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Southport Visiter 10th August 2001

If your lonesome tonight why not go and listen to one of the best Impersonators in the business. Louis Rockafella takes pride in the fact that he does not wear false hair, side burns or make-up for his act!

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Formby Times December 2000

Lookalike apperarance at the Bottoms Up Wine Store for the Dickensian Day Events

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Yorkshire Evening News 1973

Four couples and a twelve year old boy (Louis 3rd from Left top) all from East Leeds devote their spare time to entertaining old people. Mr & Mrs Peace and their group of friends travel extensively in Yorkshire giving volountary concerts.

 

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