The sale is temporary to offer fans who missed these CDs the first time around a real deal. He quickly says "he sounds just like Elvis" and then puts on a copy of the mask worn by Orion for the album picture. Ellis appeared with many . After his "unmasking" more and more fans accepted Orion was not Elvis, and for those who could not let go of the King a new theory took form - yes the original Orion wasn't Elvis but the real (still alive) Elvis was replacing Jimmy Ellis on stage at various concerts! Jimmy grinned sleeplessly and said: Ill show you how this works. 'The Wedding' Elvis & Priscilla EIN special Spotlight: 'Elvis In Ottawa' Spotlight & Elvis Interview: 'Elvis: Live at the International' Book Review: Elvis By Special Request '71 At 40 (Book Review): "Kissed By Elvis" Janet Fulton Interview: "ReBooked At The International'- in-depth Review: 'The Elvis Files Vol. Jimmy just could not help that he sounded like someone else EP. You know , it was like, here I am creating this and doing the work. It's the story of a masked. Bobby D: My recollection is that on Saturday, December 12, 1998, Jimmy was getting ready to go on a duck hunting trip on Sunday with his son, a doctor friend and others. Among the titles are 'Such A Night', 'Honey', 'Patches', 'Ebony Eyes', 'Rocky', and 'Release Me'; the complete overdubs with Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Charlie Rich, and Carl Perkins, plus many previously unissued titles. Offered here is a two sheet info about the partnership which was presented to the stockholder. is the only Elvis stylist to have merchandise and memorabilia released (still sold online in 2014! In high school his teachers encouraged him to sing for the school's "Religious Emphasis Week," leading him to enter his first talent contest in 1963. He then dropped the gun, fled the store and drove off in a car with two accomplices, authorities said. Bobby then immediately offered Jimmy a recording contract. Jimmy "Orion" Ellis - Conservapedia Brewer-Giorgio's novel, Jimmy Ellis' career aspirations, and Shelby Singleton's business converged to create Orion, the masked singer who allowed Jimmy to essentially perform as Elvis Presley for those grief-stricken audiences who wanted to believe he was still alive. These books arevintage - new and are a collector's item. Orion Jimmy Ellis - The Official Web Site | Jimmy ellis, Jimmy, Orion Orion: The Man Who Would Be King: Directed by Jeanie Finlay. All three men were apprehended. Inevitably, being born 10 years after Elvis, his struggle could never be won. The album cover itself generated controversy because it depicted a phantom singer rising from a coffin, and was later withdrawn. For unofficial publicity purposes Orion continued to strike a favorite pose for the cover of: (one of nearly 150 'unofficial' Jimmy Ellis/Orion/Ellis James albums - with a striking but obvious graphically altered 'rip-off' cover design/image of the "reborn" Sun Records "Reborn" LP - as with its origination - Orion's facial expression on the cover nicely reflects the album title), The Comeback.While Jimmy probably never wanted to resurrect the Orion character, there was an inevitable comeback. I am always on the lookout for Orion/Jimmy Ellis concerts that I dont have. Source: www.orionjimmyellis.com & www.lasvegaselvisfestival.com, 1 Comments / Read about his childhood, reaching for the music scene, chasing his dream and finally his tragic end. The coffin cover caused a lot of controversy and was replaced. Spotlight article by Nigel Patterson, June 2014, (for the purposes of this article I will use the term Elvis stylist in reference to the person in question). Today. I never gave up music and a friend and I played at a local pub for extra money while finishing school. We are told that the documentary is moving along but, as with many projects, monetary donations would be appreciated to help get to completion. Some listeners believed that Orion was, in fact, Presley, who had supposedly faked his death. Of the thousands who in some way look(ed), perform(ed) or sound(ed) like Elvis there is one performer who stands well apart from the rest. He was 53 years old. Support Good Music. I miss him a lot! Only Jimmy Ellis/Orion can lay claim to these remarkable achievements (and he could only be categorised as an Elvis tribute artist in his final years, well after his seminal period as the masked man, Orion). Hopefully in time the details given can be guaranteed to be100% correct but a great deal more info is required before reaching that stage. Youmans formed a small group and had Jimmy sing at a few local schools. Apparently, it was just a few seconds after the guy entered that he fatally shot Jimmy in his left side and then swung the gun around shooting Elaine in the face killing her instantly. Ellis appeared on the album cover wearing a mask over his eyes. As they say all PR is good PR! http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/orion-the-man-who-would-be-king, A Georgia-based writer,Gail Brewer-Giorgio concocted a tale about a charismatic rock 'n'roll singer,Orion Eckley Darnell,who came to be called 'King' because of his enormous popularity across the world.However. Welcome also would be details of his concert performances in the U.S.A. and Europe. Scans of the COUNTRY FROM THE HEART CD on the Lanier Records label. EIN: Bobby, many thanks for taking time to talk to us today. The upcoming Orion documentary being done by Jeanie Finley in England should broaden exposure. The records were endorsed as genuine Presley recordings by the song's co-writer Doc Pomus, the music journalist Roy Carr, and the TV show Good Morning America which undertook a voice comparison test of the song against Presley's voice. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________. They vociferously took advantage of, and preyed upon, those Elvis fans, the "true disbelievers", who had a deep seated need to disbelieve a more prosaic, greed fuelled reality and motivation for the carefully constructed "Orion" character. The Elvis Information Network has been running since 1986 and is an EPE officially recognised Elvis fan club. I'm Leavin'.Despite an initially (somewhat) artistically and (somewhat) financially beneficial arrangement for Jimmy Ellis, eventually the combination of an increasingly unfulfilling and unwanted masked career as an Elvis sound-a-like confronted his primal burning desire to be recognised and appreciated as "himself". Well, Jimmy finally had enough and took the mask off at a New Years show in the Atlanta area in 1981. GC4N20R Hollow Inn (Unknown Cache) in Ohio, United States created by bjohio However, after failing to retain his popularity using his real name, he returned to performing as Orion in 1987. EIN: What is Bobby D. doing, musically, these days? 17 Comments / Click on the LP and 45 rpm records page. 1 1953-56'In Depth Book Review: 'Aloha From Hawaii' 40th Anniv LEGACY CD Review: Aloha From Hawaii - The Concert 2013- EIN Exclusive Review: 'Prince From Another Planet In-Depth Review: Once Upon A Time: Elvis and Anita (Memories of My Mother) - Book Review: 'A Boy From Tupelo' special In-depth Review: 'The Elvis Files Vol. You can see the trailer for the movie and back the project here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/orion-the-man-who-would-be-king. How many Elvis tribute artists are still remembered nearly 20 years after their death? A Tribute to the "Masked Man": Jimmy Ellis aka "Orion". Bobby D.: Not really. Jimmy then met with Phil Walden, owner of Capricorn Records (the Almond Brothers Band and others) in Macon and was offered a contract, but since Jimmy was under age at the time his parents wouldnt let him sign.another huge mistake. Besides, I had childhood issues that I was not good enough. While friends of the singer Jimmy Ellis have speculated that Orion could well have been The King's half-brother. Bobby D. on YouTube (who does Bobby sound like? I thought that was an odd question but I said: sure, its Elvis Presley. If you can add to the info given please e-mail me. His first two singles were covers of two of the King's former hits, "That's All Right" and "Blue Moon of Kentucky." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRx7ice15YY, Backed by the Jordanaires and opening act Sherry Carlisle, Orion sang to a packed house on August 12, 1997 at Nashville's Nightlife Theater. Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi, USA. That eventually led to Sun Records in Nashville. Ellis was gunned Down in His Alabama Pawn Shop December 12, 1998. Well, once all the other guys left, Jimmy and I sang until late in the night with me strumming a small red guitar he had borrowed and Jimmy and I singing Elvis and Beatles songs. Then, shortly after Elvis's death, legendary producer Shelby Singleton reconnected with Ellis, signing him to Sun, and creating the myth of Orion, the hero of a book, in which a famous star fakes his own death, and takes himself and his music back the roots. : Aloha From Hawaii - The Concert 2013- EIN Exclusive, Elvis at Madison Square Garden 40 Years Ago. Bobby D.: Basically he was very happy to get all the publicity from all the albums and live shows Sun Records provided, but he did not like wearing the mask. In his insightful interview, Bobby D. reveals what (the real) Jimmy Ellis was like off-stage and covers a range of subjects including: Bobby D. operates the official Jimmy Ellis/Orion website and is a singer himself. To The Official Orion - Jimmy Ellis Web Site, http://tribecafilm.com/stories/tribeca-film-festival-2015-viewpoints, http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/orion-the-man-who-would-be-king. He was the one who produced Jimmy Ellis first 45 rpm record Love Is But A Love and Dont Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch recorded at a radio station in Kibbee, GA. (much like how each of Elvis' jumpsuits had its own name): ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, Orion (Jimmy Ellis) with (also in character) members of supergroup KISS, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------. After attended Middle Georgia College and Georgia Southern College before joining the USAF. SUBSCRIBE FOR ARTIST + LABEL NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, EVENTS AND MORE. 26th. Bobby Dillard was a close friend of the late Jimmy Ellis.the man who, wearing a mask, became a key part of the 'Elvis is alive' movement, as the mysterious singer, Orion! Published by Flaming Star The official Elvis Presley Fan Club of Norway. THIS SITE IS DEDICATED TO JIMMY ELLIS "ORION" THE MUSIC & LEGEND OF THE MAN WHO HAD THE VOICE OF A KING. Jimmy had the voice and charisma that drew you to him. How & where do I sell my Elvis collection? INTERNET DOWNLOADS. Super rare memorabilia from the start up of the singing career of Jimmy Ellis! Links to Orion / Jimmy Ellis sites. Allyson Adams 'The Rebel and The King' Interview: EIN interviews John Scheinfeld director of 'Fame & Fortune', Elvis Paradise Hawaiian Interview - with Peter Noone, Sam Thompson, Elvis' bodyguard, 2011 Interview.

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