Bill Cherry --2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist

[smiffo99]

disturbing to say the least...............and absolutely nothing like him vocally or visually

[Rabilay1]

The best and most humble man to Elvis tribute. I think Bill understands what Elvis the man was really like. Not just going through the motions of the act, but getting to bones of what Elvis Presley's personality was. This is great.

[beba92464]

Ryan Pelton is the best Elvis impersonator i've ever seen...check out Ryan Pelton and the Difference :)

[feverperth1]

@beba92464 just had alook at ryan,, i,m sorry are you kidding,,yes he looks good,, but he cant sing anything like him,,

[tcbtn1]

You people who say Bill doesn't look or sound like Elvis, obviously don't know what Elvis looks or sounds like . I'm not a sideburn chaser saying this, I am an eta who knows his Elvis stuff.

Bill is as advertised.

Kenny Williams "The Memphis Voice of Elvis"

[Chrisyxoxo]

bill is the nicest guy

[MrJOEHAMMA]

YOU ARE SO RIGHT AND HOW GOOD TO BE KING, I REMEMBER THOSE NIGHTS ON STAGE MYSEF, A REGULAR PERSON HAS NO IDEA THE FEELING AND THE UN-EXPLAINABLE ENERGY TO MYSEL,F AS A TRIBUTE ARTIST, AND TO ANY GOOD TRIBUTE ARTIST. GREAT JOB!

[marycockburn1]

you say your not elvis your right so stop trying to talk like him then you tosser

[jerryj4106]

nice video

[allisonthecat]

Bill rocks and so kick ass, of course our bro Elvis is the most kick ass, but his pretty dam awesome himself!!! I pray to the good lord I'll get to see him several times in my life since we both are Midwesterners got t be a bit biased or my heads on a platter,. I admire him and respect him, and this video shows why he won the Ultimate ETA contest in 09, he's a beast onstage, looks and sounds a lot like EP, and has the love, respect and OCD of any avid and true EP fan and I love him for that.

[jwildish]

Just cos you talk like elvis (ish) dont mean you can sing like him. you pretty much sound like my mum singing as elvis.

[irvinfx]

I went to High School with Bill. I'm very happy for him. Way to go Billy !

[LorendorStreet]

here the best elvis imitator i ever saw......with real voice......not like the others they want sound like elvis......./watch?v=pn2W7ntTW­5Y

[princesskaos128]

Probably one of the best tribute artists ever! xoxo

[baldricksnosehairs]

brilliant look and sound very close

[Gustavflyer]

He is trying to hard in the interview part, Chris Conner is the best IMO.

[lovosazul]

Yes.... top stuff * * * * *! But I also agree ; Need to do something about that blue suit!?

Peace;]

[sherrie85248]

That (one button) blue suit looks awful on Cherry. He should either quit wearing it or get a bigger size!

[8757kathy]

why do they always copy of his fat style why not when he was young and thin

[illusionistdave]

@8757kathy If you knew anything about Elvis you'd know that he wasn't FAT ever. He was bloated and ill for the last two years of his life (off and on).

[sakinehbs]

I love it when they say, they are not trying to be Elvis but just to keep the name of king alive. as long as you say that ,i'm all for you. long live the real king ,KING ELVIS

[mbigham23]

listen to a guy by the name of Ral Donner. He was another rocker from the 50's that had some hits of his own but looked somewhat like "E" but sounded so much like him even when he was just speaking. But todays best has to be Doug Church.

[103littlebastard]

Just one i would like to see an elvis impersonator with he right accoustic Gibson guitar...not the cheap Epiphone EJ 200 look a like....

[scottluck]

@103littlebastard  Shawn Klush uses Gibson guitars. He has the black dove and black J200!!

[tcbbtutlc]

hey brohter,keep TCBwTLC so the spirit may live on. . .God Bless U & God Bless America. . .

[riffmagos]

I do respect him for his decision to not call himself Elvis though.

[spazzcat03]

All These Elvis Singers Makes Me Sick ! There is Only One Elvis And Always will Be !

[illusionistdave]

@spazzcat03 No one is saying there isn't.

[silenz1970]

Seriuos!! Oki try to sing as Elvis but dont please dont try to look as him!!

Only becomes a parodi of the king!! No closer!!!

[shea169]

@silenz1970 it wouldnt be much of a show then would it??

[silenz1970]

@shea169 well i think so!! No one and mean no one can look as Elvis. No cool feeling like with Elvis!! For exemple Elvis stage suite for hawaii 73 cost around 140000 dollars. And i say like Joe Esposito. Sing like Elvis but dont try to look as him!! It just looks like a parodi if the king. Thats my opinion and Joes also

[illusionistdave]

@silenz1970 Joe is a joke. He's the guy who doesn't want anyone to make money off of Elvis except him. I know. He personally told me that he only does interviews for money cause "that's how I make my living."

[jlroberts2006]

boooooooo!

[joshron99]

Bill Cherry is as good as it gets for Elvis impersonation--an artist in his own right. Elvis would approve.

[illusionistdave]

@joshron99 Look up Cody Slaughter.:)

[peterguit]

elvis had a gibson not a epiphone copy j200...

[virtualsnake1994]

if they used this footage to make an elvis concert i would tought it was him

[aroundroses2]

shawn klush would kick his ass

[ohweloveeverton]

1st off these guys are great and an "ETA" is a recognized occupation by the IRS but how much do they honestly make. it must be a hard life travelling everywhere to make a living.

[mrmigra]

i saw him in concert in charleston wv....he was really really good!!!!!

[VideoArts22]

The Guy Who Does The Intro At The front part of the video has a kick ass voice he should do voice over work, In a world Were both cars are under world this time its for real.

[pokeopolis]

We miss Elvis. These impersonators help us feel like he is still alive and well.

[myrarobinson42]

I am an Elvis fan from years ago and still am. I would not go to see any impersonators,until I heard about Bill Cherry. my husband had to insist on me going to see this guy. we were in Hawaii when Elvis did his aloha special,we were in the audience,so I know his moves and the way he handles his mic the way he did when we saw him. Cherry is good. the times I saw him,he was the best and i have seen him 5 times. my friends finally saw him and said he was late and his singing was horrible.

[wanda1262001]

Heya Bill Love The Video Seen You At Harrahs In Cherokee  In The Moutains Cloe To Pidgon Forge Love The Show

[Darrenh68]

The member "darrenhelvis" is leaving comments about me on other respectable eta's videos. I have asked him numerous times to cease doing so but he still continues.

To everyone reading this "darrehelvis" is NOT me & is not connection to me in any way shape or form! He is obviously trying to cause bad feeling. Please delete his comments & report him to youtube!

Darren H.

[Elvisman09]

Garry Wesley, Shawn Klush, Doug Church,Jesse Aron, Donny Edwards, Bill cherry Are the Best in the Bizzz, Check them Out!!!

[darrenhelvis]

Don't forget Darren H. Possibly the Ultimate, Ultimate tribute. Please leave only good comments when checking it out.

[rockabillyboy01]

@darrenhelvis just checked him out, he is very good as you say but there are a few good ones i have watched so far so wouldn't say there is an ultimate elvis apart from presley himself i especially like the early rockabilly stuff

[Elvisman09]

@Gyro911 What I said was that ! Garry Wesley, Shawn klush,Doug Church,Jesse Aron,Donny Edwards,Bill Cherry Are the Best In the Bizzzz !!!!! Everybody has there Fav's. But I make it my Business to know who is the best!!! have a good 1 my friend!

[Elvisman09]

@Gyro911 They all are very good! I've look'd into there History's of each performer!Garry Wesley 's History is Fantastic he as a Tribute artist surpasses so many that follow! I've Watch'd this guy and seen so many Elvis tribute artist come watch him! even Shawn ,Donny, Trent, Doug, Bill, Ben cline,Jesse,and many more!He is 1 of the Greatest Elvis Tribute artist in the World and the Highest Respect that I have ever seen even from Elvis's family and friends

[Elvisman09]

@Elvisman09 This is Bill Cherry page and I Respect him as a Entertainer! Great job

[Elvisman09]

@Gyro911 Everyone has their opinion about the ETA artists. I disagree with you about Wesley so lets just leave it at that. There is no overexaggeration on his notes and they are perfect. It's just most guys can't hold the notes like Elvis did, and Garry can. As for the looks, plastic surgery has done wonders for many. Garry has had none and does well without.

[Gyro911]

@Elvisman09 OK thats your opinion, i think looks are very important and Sean nails it on stage with his expressions and movements. From what i've seen of Garry, he doesnt have the bone structure to pull off Elvis and no plastic surgery can help that. his chin is to square and he has a different forehead. Sean seems to have the almost identical facial dimensions to really look like him and he really nails his low pitch vocals. I agree he has to work on the high pitches more

[Elvisman09]

@Gyro911 Like I said thats your opinion! I met the real Elvis and seen many concerts! and I'm in the Entertainment Bizz,so don't try selling me it won't work ! I Look for Heart and Soul Wesley has that! What I injoy about Wesley is that he does the 50's 60's and 70's Elvis Complete ! and his voice change's with every decade and Looks,voice, move's That takes talent and Wesley has it!Like I said before there are many Talent'd ETA'S and I'm Proud of them

[Elvisman09]

@Elvisman09 I'm not going to reply no more on Bill's page this is not the place and I like Bill so Gyro911 This is Done I have no more time for this, I'm a Bizzy Man!!! Good Luck Bill maybe I'll catch 1 of your shows!!

[chrisfan08]

This guy is soo down to earth i like him.

[LuvinElvisnLisa]

AWESOME!! Now this is the kind of ETA I like !! Nobody will ever be Elvis, but there are many very good Tribute Artists out there!! And he is one of them !!!

[wsanders65]

lol

[TCBabe1]

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!

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[ahwder]

Noone can ever be like ELVIS.

[butterbeansmama]

i performed with bill recentley in wisconsin, he is just a great down to earth fellow, very modest and humble off stage, wears street clothes, and you wouldnt reconize him when NOT on stage, but when he gets on that stage, what a trip down memory lane, the looks, the moves , the manerisms, and a great voice. what a showman. god bless bill, it was great to perform with you in keshena, your friend, TOM JONES, keep up the good work my friend,

[TheScott70]

well i checked out this yannos80 very good but overall sound and look bill cannot be beat by noone...this guy has it all stage performace and elvis"s moves and everything plus he knows there was only one elvis...well done

[jaxinco]

I don't like any of these ETAs who dress or try to act/sound like Elvis. Only 1 Elvis. It's the voice I miss not the glitz. yannos80 sounds just like Elvis barring the occasional french accent. Please check him out. You wont regret it.

[hotsiluvin]

You wanna hear a great Elvis type voice? Jesse Aron. Amazing. He doesnt get into these contests cuz his weight goes up and down, but man, his voice is sooo dreamy!

[stephanI418]

Awesome!

[blackdiamondstrutter]

@stephanI418

this guy looks very strange, NOT like Elvis.

[missingelvis]

There are some great UK Tribute Artists too. Check out Jay Ashton's "Suspicious Minds" video response above ... or on a searc.h

[formula6t6]

Hi Bill, I'm a huge ELVIS fan and I must say you do a great job! Keep it up and long live the KING!

[hunterray2002]

well if your not trying to be Elvis? Then whats with the sideburns. whats with the costumes. hahaha Sammy Ellis.

[ColTParker1]

That ETARock must have run their mouth too much. Poor individual.

[hotsiluvin]

ETARock was simply defending their friend

[KingCreole74]

I warned him.

[tcbwflsh]

"...and $20,000 ain't bad either."....LOL

[heitorcrespo]

I think that Shawn is better.. really...

this guy is normal, he isn't that guy that when you she him you will say: WOOOOW!

Like Shawn Klush... He don't have something different. a different light on stage.. Well, that's my opinion

[hotsiluvin]

I would love it if after, say like ten of these contests they had a Clash of the Champions and make them go head-to-head!

[dunskie]

Except Klush can't sing like Elvis nearly as good as this guy. Yeah, you say,WOW' when you look at him, but not when he sings.When he sings, I just go, " Oh."

[Fogslifted]

I sure hope I get the chance to meet everyone someday. I haven't been to Memphis since 84.

Elvis fans are the best in the world. I can't believe how much it has all grown over the years. I was listening to Elvis radio during Elvis Week and wanted to be there so bad. I've never experienced anything like the Candle Light memorial, I get chills just from the memory. It's sad we lost Elvis, but his passing has brought so many people together. The impact that man had is truely remarkable.

What a gift

[TCBabe1]

@Fogslifted~

that was sweet..so true too!!

[KingCreole74]

I love how Bill tells us how he's not Elvis while all the while curling his lip and speaking with Elvis affectations and mannerisms. Hilarious! lol

[cindy7069869884]

I think Bill Cherry did a very good job and i am a huge elvis fan and i havent seen alot of the tribute artist that can do Elvis that well cause he was and is a ONE OF A KIND.

[bridgetlstr]

Great job!! Look forward to catching one of your shows! Really like the ETA idea vs the impersonator.

[tcbwflsh]

Try again, Bill. Impersonators do not call themselves "Elvis" on stage. Geez, you boys are so confused.

[elvisfan001]

such a resemblence wow!!! TCB X

[tcbwflsh]

To Gary Elvis Britt. I see the resemblance.

[KingCreole74]

Be nice! Gary is a much better looking fellow than Bill Cherry!

[ETAERocK]

Dont be making fun of my good friend Gary mr. Tcbwflsh and it's sad people like you have to sit behind you computer screen, and say your shit, cause you dont have the balls to come up to us and say it. Get a life boy!

[tcbwflsh]

Oh here we go!. Where in my statement did I make fun of Gary Elvis Brit? Saying Bill Cherry resembled Gary Elvis? Where did you consider that "making fun"? LOL. And how did you type this statement? Were you behind a computer screen? Is Life Boy better than Irish Spring? Thanks for the recommendation!

[vegetarianj]

Is there really anyone (ETA) equal to or better than Elvis? I think not!

Elvis...still the King!

[tcbwflsh]

As opinions have it, there might be.

[KingCreole74]

Sadly Elvis Week is showing that every year more and more of the folks flocking to Memphis there are impersonator fans, not Elvis fans and quite a few of the impersonators are actually beginning to encourage that. :-\

[tcbwflsh]

An impersonator does not call themselves "Elvis" on stage. An impersonator dresses in the jumpsuit, sings like Elvis and gives the audience what they pay for. An ETA uses this excuse because they can't do either. That's why EPE made the "Elvis Tribute Artist" concest. They are will not allow anyone who is equal to or a little better than the King. Understandable.

[DakotaElvisTributeA]

very awesome video TCB Dakota

[justhockey]

Great video!!!! thanks for sharing!!!! Bill Cherry has become my # 1 ETA; Keep up the fantastic Tribute and I hope you come to Canada for a few Concerts one day sooon...:0)

[elvidom2]

Bill, we didn't talk much in Tupelo, but you are one of the best and I congratulate you on your win. You are a true class act.

[316rox]

He looks just like the king

[TimothySideburns]

Absolutely! I wonder what would happen if he could also sing. Would anybody tell a difference then at all?

[krystalloveselvis]

he does sing. pretty darn close to Elvis. not exact but pretty close!

[KingCreole74]

LOL  That was AWESOME!!! LOL

[wildhorsestudios1421]

Good grief

[Fogslifted]

Bill is the best. Thats for sure.

Keeping the King's memory alive. It's unbelievable to me just how popular Elvis still is after all these years. It's truely remarkable. People actually pay just walk through his home. Think about that for a second, it's truely amazing, the man simply lived there. To Elvis it was home. To us, I guess it's the feeling of walking in his shoes and feeling close to him. It does feel like Elvis is there while your walking through. Its kind of a spiritual experience.

[KingCreole74]

Dude. DUDE. Are you sure you want to say that Bill isn't the best and bring down the wrath of Darlene C. Perez, aka Darla, aka Darling C. Presley, aka Bill's new main squeeze??? Do you want to anger the girls of Pink Caddy productions when they love you so much, ERock????

[Fogslifted]

Ha Ha!!

Wouldn't wanna get those girls upset! lol

They are the best! I can't tell you how great meeting other Elvis fans is. I was never intrested in the computer, but I'm glad I finally got online. Noone but an Elvis fan can know or understand what that feeling is all about. I sure hope I can make a Memphis trip and meet my online Elvis friends someday! We're all just friends that haven't met yet in my book.

Hi Kari!! *wink* and the rest of the Presley Sisters!

Elvis is the best! TCB

[Fogslifted]

Well, I was NEVER intrested in the tribute artists.

Once years and years ago I saw a guy that was pretty good, but for the most part over the years I've only seen guys on TV that thought they were as good, better, or they were making a joke out of Elvis' memory. Then a year or so ago I saw Shawn Klush and was amazed, which led me to checking out some of the others. I'm impressed at the respect and love some of these guys put into their act. Bill's vocals are amazing as are Nathan Belts. ....

[Fogslifted]

....For those guys that obviously are doing this out of love and respect for Elvis' memory and for the fans to have a chance to see an "Elvis Concert" and take a trip back in time I wish nothing but the best. These few guys have changed my opinion on the tribute artists. I'm very picky though, lol There are only a few who in my opinion would actually make Elvis himself and those who were actually there proud, Bill is at the top of that list as is Shawn. I'm glad I lived during the Elvis years!

[KingCreole74]

You know I personally think that Bill gives a better overall illusion than Shawn, but this isn't a science right? In Spanish we say "different colors exist for different tastes".