SELVIS is from Toronto, Ontario Canada
Sal (SELVIS) Accaputo's passion in life ~ is to spend his life recreating an illusion of Elvis' concerts and to bring them to Elvis' fans today, tomorrow and for as long as he is able - he gets great pleasure in the many people he brings joy to from his concerts.
SELVIS' career as an ETA began when he was only 8 years old.
As a result of his performing for so many years, he has become known as a world renowned Elvis Tribute Artist/ Entertainer/ Recording Artist. He has performed in Hawaii, Acapulco, Las Vegas, Florida, New York, Toronto, and Collingwood. For many years ~ Selvis had the title bestowed upon him of "The King of Elvis Tribute Artists".
Selvis has a very charitable spirit, something that is very important in the entertainment business. The organizations that Selvis has performed for are The Heart Fund, Multiple Sclerosis, Cancer, Muscular Dystrophy, and the Sick Kid's Hospital Telethon. He has also performed to huge crowds at the Annual CHIN Picnic from
1974 - 1989.
Accomplishments
* 19 time E.T.A. Award Winner (1979 - 1999)
- tied 1st place 2 consecutive years at Collingwood, Ontario Canada
- Selvis was Champion in the professional category (Las Vegas Jumpsuit era) three years in a row - 1995, 1996 and 1997 in Collingwood, Ontario Canada .
* In
December 1996 Selvis
performed with Michelle Wright for the grand-opening of the Casino
Niagara. Members of the audience included Tom Cruise, Sylvester
Stalone, Bruce Willis, Robert Wager, and Jill St. John. Over 8,000
people attended.
* Selvis has performed with JD Sumner and The Stamps in Las Vegas
* Selvis has performed with JD Sumner and The Stamps in Las Vegas
* Appeared in 3 movies - "The Dark Side" '87, "In Search of Elvis" '94, "Taking The Falls" '76
* Special Guest on Dini Petty, Shirley Show, Canada A.M., Johnny Lombardi Show, Eye on Toronto, Breakfast Television, Lunch TV, New Faces, Geraldo Riviera
* In 1983 Selvis recorded an Album called "Love Me Forever"
* Performed at Ontario Place and Canada's Wonderland
* Selvis is known and acclaimed by many celebrities for his strong voice and moving tribute.
* In 1992 Selvis had the pleasure of having a Special Guest and a good friend come to stay with him and his family, that guest was none other then Elvis' right hand man, Sir Charlie Hodge. Charlie stayed with him for about 1.5 months and then the two of them went off to Las Vegas to perform together.
Lady Luck Music Fan View of Selvis - http://tinyurl.com/fmn5j
Interview of Selvis on Elvis Tribute Artists Radio by Carol Hunter - Charlie Hodge Memorial Interview - http://tinyurl.com/mjwvc
Steve Briggs (Santini) "one of the most incredible and powerful Elvis tribute acts in the world" Selvis -
http://tinyurl.com/gvser