Rick Saucedo, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Rick Saucedo

actor, singer, songwriter, musician, and impersonator of Elvis

Date of Birth: 20-Nov-1955

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession: musician, Elvis impersonator

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About Rick Saucedo

  • Rick Saucedo (born November 20, 1955) is a musician, songwriter, actor, and Elvis tribute artist. Raised in the city of Chicago, Illinois.
  • Saucedo had an increasing interest in music and he had always appreciated the music of Elvis Presley.
  • In 1972, one particular song caught his attention.
  • "Burning Love", which turned out to become the main catalyst for Saucedo and began the creation of his tribute performances to Elvis Presley.
  • At the age of seventeen, Saucedo began performing in nightclubs and bars around Chicago.
  • Upon forming his band The Ambassadors, Saucedo landed the role of Elvis in the 1978 Broadway musical Elvis-The Legend Lives.
  • Along with Elvis' original backup group, The Jordanaires, Elvis' original drummer, D.J.
  • Fontana, and original backup vocalist Millie Kirkham, Saucedo recreated Elvis' career.
  • Ever since, Saucedo has been credited as one of the original Elvis tribute artists.
  • He has been performing longer than Elvis himself did and this became Rick's full-time job before people made habits out of impersonating Elvis.
  • Decades later, Saucedo is still considered one of the top tributes to Elvis and has never stopped entertaining.
  • He performs at clubs, restaurants, festivals, theaters, casinos, banquet halls, and more.
  • Saucedo's schedule has him performing at over one hundred places a year.

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