Midwest Tribute To The King Show History

In 1997, Fred Puglia developed the Midwest Elvis Presley Impersonator’s Competition.  The event  at the Hilton Springfield was an instant success, attracting over 800 people just in its first year.  By 1999, this amazingly exciting concert sold out and its name change to Midwest Tribute to the King.

From its inception, Miller Lite was the presenting sponsor and in 2009 Springfield Van and Storage Co., one of the largest Bekin’s Van Lines agencies joined the two-day concert as a sponsor.  Over the last sixteen years, the concert has attracted dozen’s of the World’s leading Elvis Presley Tribute Artists.  Several world Champions such as Irv Cass, Robert Washington and Bill Cherry have graced our stage.

In addition to the two day ETA competition, the audience is always treated to a special guest to further enhance the entertainment experience.

Over the years, special guest cameo’s have included:

  • #1 Rod Stewart , Steve Bobbitt  
  • The Brittles as the Beatles
  • #1 Michael Jackson, RICO   
  • #1 Rock ‘n Roll Elvis, KAVAN
  • #1 Johnny Cash, Phillip Bauer  
  • Buddy Holly Story
  • Bobby Brooks as Jackie Wilson  
  • The Blues Brothers Tribute
  • Irv Cass as Tom Jones   
  • Alphonse Franklin as Smokey Robinson

. . . just to name a few

Starting in  2013 The Midwest Tribute To The King Show will be produced by Jim Potter's Flaming Star Productions.

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