Jesse Aron (born September 16, 1975), is an American Elvis tribute artist.
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''Yourhoustonnews.com'' Born in Chicago, Illinois, he is best known for his vocal styles that are similar to
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), or simply Elvis, was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as Cultural impact of Elvis Presley, one ...
. He has won several awards for his work as an Elvis tribute artist in contests and showcases.
Aron started paying tribute to Elvis in 1998, performing primarily in and around his hometown.
Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville is a city in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. It is the county seat and largest city in the county. It is a principal municipality of the Janesville, Wisconsin, Metropolitan Statistical Area and is included in the Madison–Jane ...
at local fairs and nightclubs.
In 2003 Aron entered his first competition at the
Potawatomi Bingo Casino
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, formerly Potawatomi Bingo Casino, is a Native American casino in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, owned and operated by the Forest County Potawatomi Community. It first opened its doors March 7, 1991. Located on Ca ...
Tribute To The King Competition in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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, where he won first place twice during the four-day event.
On August 16, 2009, Aron won the Images of The King World Championship in
Memphis, TN
Memphis is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is the seat of Shelby County in the southwest part of the state; it is situated along the Mississippi River. With a population of 633,104 at the 2020 U.S. census, Memphis is the second-most ...
the longest standing world championship ETA competition in the world.
In 2012 and 2013 Aron qualified for the semi-finals in Elvis Presley Enterprises' Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis, TN., representing Oneida Casino Rockin E Jamboree and Lake George ElvisFest, respectively.
In 2013, Aron was named
Collingwood Elvis Festival
The Collingwood Elvis Festival was an annual event featuring Elvis Tribute Artists, started in 1995. It was held in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from ...
Pro 70's Champion and Collingwood Elvis Festival Overall Grand Champion, earning the highest score in the largest Elvis Festival and Contest in the world.
In 2014, Jesse Aron was award Vocalist of The Year at the Elvis Tribute Artist Industry Awards in Memphis, Tennessee.
Aron has also received 2 letters of commendation from
governors of Wisconsin.
Aron also performs as
Roy Orbison
Roy Kelton Orbison (April 23, 1936 – December 6, 1988) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician known for his impassioned singing style, complex song structures, and dark, emotional ballads. His music was described by critics as ...
and is accompanied in his shows by his wife, Tarie, a
Connie Francis
Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero (born December 12, 1937),
known professionally as Connie Francis, is an American pop singer, actress, and top-charting female vocalist of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Called the “First Lady of Rock & Roll” ...
Tribute Artist.
Aron currently resides in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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For Jesse Aron, Elvis act is more than entertainment
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External links
Official Site
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Musicians from Wisconsin
Elvis impersonators
Living people
1975 births