Big Elvis

I'm posting a link to an article...

"Big Elvis" is a treat to watch. Verna and I have watched his show a couple of times and he truly is amazing in his impersonation....not in the gyrations that most of the Impersonators incorporate to cover their lack of vocal ability, but rather in Pete Vallee's case, just an incredible voice.

The "Barbary Coast" has been sold and is now called "Bills". It's "old school" in style yet sits in the middle of the exclusive properties at Flamingo Road where it intersects Las Vegas Blvd (The Strip). His shows are Free....he just sets up (literally) in an open spot in the middle of the casino. Anyone can watch and listen free of charge.

Note particularly that Pete has lost 500 pounds....the hard way! We saw him when he weighed in at over 600 but he was up close to 1,000 pounds at one time.

We're heading back out to Vegas the end of October and plan to catch at least one of his shows...and that will require that we make a trip to the STRIP from Downtown. We usually avoid the Strip. Just not our "style".

Here's the link to the article:
http://travel.latimes.com/articles/l...09sep13?page=1