Charlie Franks has been a performer for most of his life. Inspired by
the band Sha-Na-Na, he formed his first 50’s tribute band at age 12. It was
at that early age he began his Elvis act as well. Charlie’s love for the Elvis
legacy was already coming through in his performances.
Charlie also learned early on how to do voice impressions from his
father, Sam Franks, a former Shakespearean actor and celebrity
impersonator. Charlie’s large repertoire of over 140 voices, ranges from
Rodney Dangerfield and Garth Brooks to many former presidents and
cartoon characters.
For nearly 20 years, Charlie’s performances were more a second job,
and an adored hobby, as he managed and owned several different companies.
Then for personal reasons, and time constraints, Charlie was forced to stop
performing for several years. His great love for music and the stage,
however, never stopped calling to him.
Five years ago, Charlie decided to follow his true passion for
entertaining primarily, and specifically to create “The ‘Ultimate’ Elvis
Experience.” Charlie sold his businesses, and began to work on the show,
paying careful attention to detail, as he recreated the lighting, the sound and
the experience that Elvis brought to the stage. Charlie’s reception has been
nothing less than tremendous, and the many venues he has played have given
him rave reviews.
Currently Charlie is creating and choreographing a play entitled “The
Life of The Legend.” This production will take the audience through Elvis’
story from birth to death, interweaving music from the times. It will be an
emotional experience people of all ages can enjoy, and most certainly will
never forget…
the band Sha-Na-Na, he formed his first 50’s tribute band at age 12. It was
at that early age he began his Elvis act as well. Charlie’s love for the Elvis
legacy was already coming through in his performances.
Charlie also learned early on how to do voice impressions from his
father, Sam Franks, a former Shakespearean actor and celebrity
impersonator. Charlie’s large repertoire of over 140 voices, ranges from
Rodney Dangerfield and Garth Brooks to many former presidents and
cartoon characters.
For nearly 20 years, Charlie’s performances were more a second job,
and an adored hobby, as he managed and owned several different companies.
Then for personal reasons, and time constraints, Charlie was forced to stop
performing for several years. His great love for music and the stage,
however, never stopped calling to him.
Five years ago, Charlie decided to follow his true passion for
entertaining primarily, and specifically to create “The ‘Ultimate’ Elvis
Experience.” Charlie sold his businesses, and began to work on the show,
paying careful attention to detail, as he recreated the lighting, the sound and
the experience that Elvis brought to the stage. Charlie’s reception has been
nothing less than tremendous, and the many venues he has played have given
him rave reviews.
Currently Charlie is creating and choreographing a play entitled “The
Life of The Legend.” This production will take the audience through Elvis’
story from birth to death, interweaving music from the times. It will be an
emotional experience people of all ages can enjoy, and most certainly will
never forget…
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