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Mark Hussman as ElvisFast FactsMark Hussman is best known in the United States as producer and headliner of the biennial "Elvis Spectacular'' Concert Series. Before graduating from Northwestern's School of Speech, Chicagoan Mark Hussman landed some bit-part spots on soaps like "General Hospital." But it wasn't until he won the "All-Elvis Championship" in 1993 that his career as Elvis came into focus.
He began hosting Elvis events around town, started touring (Vegas, naturally), and in 1997, Hussman began the popular twice-a-year "Elvis Spectacular" to honor the King's birth and death dates. From 1993 to 1998, he performed at the United Center during the golden years of the Chicago Bulls. In 1997, Hussman wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed holiday musical, "Christmas with the King'' at Pipers Alley. Mark has also produced and headlined the Annual Elvis Concert in Lincoln Park, after the Chicago's "Elvis Is Alive" 5K, every year since its inception, in 1997.
In 1997, Mark Hussman joined forces with the (brand new) House of Blues to create the very first Elvis Spectacular Concert. The concert series has become increasingly popular, and continues to this day, twice a year, every year. Coming soon, Mark will be producing, "The 30th Anniversary Elvis Spectacular!"
"The Margrocks" perform with Mark throughout the year - on television, on stage, and over the radio. The beautiful, Las Vegas-style, Margrock dance troupe features some of Chicagoland's top models, dancers, and actresses. "The Margrocks" represent Elvis Girls, who were so popular in all the movie musicals "The King" made during the 60s! Mark and the Margrocks combine this movie element into Elvis' 1970's Concert format.
Quotes:"The medley of songs, Teddy Bear and All Shook Up rocked the house...
No doubt about it; Elvis lives on." "Elvis is alive, or his spirit is, anyway. And you can find it in Mark Hussman... His particular take on Elvis has captured the hearts of people who live far beyond the Chicago area." "I've always wanted to meet you, Elvis! "Chicago's... Mark Hussman hooked up with Bono Friday night in Las Vegas. After the rock legend did his own Elvis impersonation while singing "Love and Peace" during the U2 concert, he called Hussman onstage..." "Hussman's Midwestern brand of warmth and grit adds another layer to Elvis' strange merger of Vegas glitz and bluegrass simplicity... Hussman was the most spiritual; the divine imagery was consistent throughout...You'll swear it's 'The King' himself."
"The place was packed - The main floor and two tiers above that. Hussman put on a fabulous show... I spent most of the night dancing and mingling with people of all ages." "Mark Hussman set the stage on fire tonight! His Elvis Spectacular concerts have become a Chicago Tradition!" "He'd never admit it, but much of the reason Elvisland is such a huge success isn't just the appeal of Elvis, but the boundless energy and charm of the man reflecting Elvis, Mark Hussman." "The best Elvis Impersonator in the business!" "Presley entertainer extraordinaire" "One of the biggest names in Elvis impersonator lore" "The top Elvis Impersonator In the nation" (After Mark sang "Jailhouse Rock" and "Summer Nights"
with Olivia and Her Band during her Mississippi concert:)
"I'll never forget tonight's show, because
it's the first time I've ever performed on-stage with Elvis!" "I'd like to introduce you all to someone special... Mr. Presley, will you come up here and join me...Can you dance?"
"My family loves Elvis...And they Love You Too!" (As Mark serenaded Duchess Sarah with
"Love Me Tender," on Chicago's WGN morning news:)
"Oh That's nice!...He's got a good voice!" "You Rock As Elvis! |
     
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