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A lifetime love of ‘The King’ led Rod Toovey to a world-wide career as an Elvis tribute singer – ABC News
It’s a long way from Beaconsfield, Tasmania to Memphis, Tennessee, but Rod Toovey has loved every stage he’s rocked in tribute to Elvis Presley.
When Rod Toovey first heard music legend Elvis Presley sing, he was mesmerised.
Key points:
- Beaconsfield’s Rod Toovey has been an Elvis tribute artist for more than a decade
- He got into Elvis after stealing a gold record from his older brother
- Performing has taken him around the world, singing in Memphis was a career highlight
“I got into Elvis when I was a young fellow, my brother bought home a gold record of Elvis, I’ll never forget it,” he said.
“I couldn’t afford one so, so I thought I’d steal…
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