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Biography
BORN: December 28, 1970, Rochester Hills, Michigan
RESIDENCE: Phoenix, Arizona
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On Halloween night, 1976 in Oak Park,
Michigan five-year-old Todd Luxton went out trick-or-treating
dressed as Elvis Presley. The idea for this costume came from
his mother who was an Elvis fan. Little did anyone know that
some 27 years later Todd would still be wearing Elvis costumes,
although not from K-Mart or Target this time, but designed
by the very same man that made Elvis Presley's jumpsuits and
costing in the range of $2500 each. |
Todd grew up in Michigan and his first paid
Elvis appearance was at the age of 15, performing at a Bat Mitzvah
for the nominal sum of $75. In high school he won a talent show
impersonating Elvis and also won the supporting lead role of Kenickie
in "Grease". He graduated from Western Michigan University in
1994 with a degree in Political Science and Business Management.
He then moved to Arizona where he continued doing shows, gaining
experience and fine tuning his performance; so much so that audiences
forget that he isn't actually Elvis. Todd looks the part by wearing
stage make-up, the trademark jumpsuit and the classic Elvis hair
style. He says that when he gets on stage, it comes natural to
him; that he is comfortable and it "feels good". It must, as he
has won every contest he has entered, including one in Michigan
and three in Arizona.
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Todd slips into the Elvis character
on nights and weekends performing at private parties, corporate
functions and statewide and regional casinos and clubs.
He has an impressive list of clients on his resume, including
Discover Card, American Express, Motorola, the Phoenix Coyotes,
the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Phoenix Suns, Harrah's Ak
Chin Casino, Apache Gold Casino, Fort McDowell casino, the
touring company of Legendary Superstars and the well-known
Legends in Concert in Las Vegas.
Todd's tribute to Elvis Presley has
taken him across the country with numerous performances
including casinos, dinner theaters and stage shows. He has
been performing Elvis to delighted crowds for over 17 years.
He has won every contest he has ever entered, including
one in Michigan and three in Arizona, beating over 30 other
contestants at Harrah's and 40 contestants at Apacheland
Movie Ranch, where Elvis actually filmed his movie "Charro".
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Every song that Elvis recorded live, Todd
knows and can perform. When asked his favorite, he'll tell you
it is "My Way" describing it as a very emotional song that gives
him goose bumps to this day. Todd is not the only person with
goose bumps during a performance...in true Elvis style, he hands
out scarves and kisses to women of all ages in the audience, who
openly admire the handsome entertainer by throwing roses, lingerie
and even hotel room keys to him on stage. When asked how he feels
about the effect he has on his female audience, he modestly replies
that "it is nice to bring memories close to home for my viewers
and I enjoy seeing all people react, not just women".
MEMORABLE PERFORMANCES
INCLUDE:
LEGENDS IN CONCERT in Las Vegas, NV
Legendary Superstars Touring Group
Harrah's Ak Chin Casino, Phoenix, AZ
Fort McDowell Casino, Scottsdale, AZ
Apache Gold Casino, Globe, AZ
Tempe Festival of the Arts
Numerous private functions and corporate clients including American
Express, Motorola, The Phoenix Suns, The Arizona Diamondbacks
For booking information contact:
Elvis & the Legends of Rock-N-Roll, Inc.
623-363-6452
elvislux@hotmail.com
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