The shot missed, and then Lee allegedly turned his attention to the cash register, which he knocked off the counter after he could not open it, Huffman said. I am always on the lookout for Orion/Jimmy Ellis concerts that I dont have. The record got a little airplay in Macon, GA in 1964. Then, he introduced me to Jimmy Ellis, the guy by the tape recorder who had said nothing. Jim Highley. Bobby D: Jimmy Ellis was actually the same off stage as he was on stage. Bobby Smith, owner of Boblo Records once told his engineer, Chet Bennett: take him in the studio and record different songs. Jimmy "Orion" Ellis - Wikipedia In an outstanding article in The Nashville Tennessean newspaper on August 12, 1997, it was reported that "Orion having the same vocal cords as Elvis has been both a kiss and a curse, but Orion sings his own tune!!!". Very unfortunately, Jimmy Ellis along with his wife, was killed in December the 12th 1998 by a male robber. He also had a great personality with a quick wit. Obituary: Orion | The Independent | The Independent Dradco will release a 6 CD set in 2018 to commemorate the 20th anniversary since Jimmys passing. Ebony Eyes "By" (Orion) Jimmy Ellis - YouTube How many Elvis tribute artists have commercially produced memorabilia released about them? In 1972, he worked for Sun Records (Presley's label) with producer Shelby Singleton in Nashville. 'Elvis: From Louisiana and Memphis 1976' FTD In-depth Review: FTD continues their extensive look at Elvis' performances in 1976 with three July 1976 concerts. Are they still available in 2014? If you sat in a room with him and heard him sing Happy Birthday, the National Anthem, or Its Now or Never, he sounded exactly the same. The label credited the recordings simply to "? The sale is temporary to offer fans who missed these CDs the first time around a real deal. Police later found Lee holed up in a motel about 30 miles outside Atlanta. EIN:One of the incredible things about Jimmy and his Orion alter-ego is that there were around 150 bootleg recordings of his studio and live recordings released. Genesis.Jimmy Hughes Bell was born on 26 February 1945 to a single mother (named) Gladys. Jimmy Ellis 1937-2012 It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of our friend and original lead singer, Jimmy Ellis, on Thursday, March 8, 2012 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Bobby D.: Basically he was very happy to get all the publicity from all the albums and live shows Sun Records provided, but he did not like wearing the mask. That eventually led to Sun Records in Nashville. [9][10][11] The film won the Discovery Award at the British Independent Film Awards 2015. Bobby D.: I was born in Macon, GA in 1945. Jimmy Ellis, the soulful lead singer of the Trammps, whose 1970s hit "Disco Inferno" was immortalized in the film "Saturday Night Fever," died on Thursday in Rock Hill, S.C.He was 74. He fired once into her face, killing her instantly and hitting another worker, Helen King, in the hand. Unfortunately, despite the fact that most of the songs he recorded were not covers of Elvis songs, he could not escape the uncanny similarities between their natural voices. EIN: Bobby, you currently have a special offer on the site. Similarly, there was an incontrovertible and diametrically opposed outcome for each side. And that's the way it was. Posted by dokkeberg@hotmail.com in Uncategorized and tagged as. [3], Singleton tore off his mask at a performance in 1983, saying he would not wear it again. The answer.Jimmy Ellis aka the masked man, Orion. The Jimmy Ellis/Orion story is one of great potential, qualified success, ongoing disappointment and ultimately, tragedy! To see the film clip and make a donation, please click on the link below. Later that day, sheriff's deputies caught up with the two alleged accomplices, Andre Darren Lee, 19, who is the alleged gunman's brother, and Jerry Dewayne Johnson, 17, who is his cousin. Scan of the cassette release BY REQUEST, ELLIS SINGS ELVIS. A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY. Two years before she had begun a novel about a musical superstar, Orion, who faked his own death to find much-needed peace and privacy, based on the circumstances surrounding Elvis death. Jimmy Ellis | Discography | Discogs http://www.orionstc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Jimmy-Ellis-Early-years-PROMO.mp3. Ellis hailed from Orrville, Alabama and began his recording career in 1964. Went to Lanier Sr., a great all boys public, military high school. Jimmy continued, commmenting on the frustration he felt when he would have to stop the recording session because Shelby Singleton had arranged for a tour group to come through the studio: Now, what's the priority. We were married when I returned to the states. An album featuring the duet came out and the controversy really heated up when Good Morning America had the Friends voice scientifically scanned and analyzed and concluded that it could be no one but Presley. Who was that masked man?.Sadly, the convergence of artistic, commercial and greed/fame infused forces which would shape Jimmy's future meant he became a pawn in a multi-faceted promotional campaign involving author Gail Brewer-Giorgio (9 years before her best-selling non-fiction books asking if Elvis really died in 1977) and new Sun Studio owner, Shelby Singleton, when because of his voice Jimmy was marketed as the mysterious, masked singer, Orion. Orion: The Man Who Would Be King: Directed by Jeanie Finlay. He was the one who produced Jimmy Ellis first 45 rpm record Love Is But A Love and Dont Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch recorded at a radio station in Kibbee, GA. 6 1971-1973' Book Review: 'Elvis - The Man & His Music'#100 review: 'Elvis - Aloha Via Satellite: A 40th Anniv Release' Book Review: 'The Elvis Files Vol. Jimmy Fallon goes "Orion" - Fallon does segment on worst albums he says doNOT buy. It was (at least initially) a win-win-win situation as all three parties benefitted: Jimmy became an international star, Gail Brewer-Giorgio sold hundreds of thousands of copies of her "Orion" novel and Shelby Singleton sold truckloads of "Orion" records.. In 1962, Ellis entered the Orrville (Alabama) High School talent show. Ellis was born in either Pascagoula, Mississippi,[2] Orrville, Alabama,[3] or Washington, D.C.,[1] United States, into a single parent home. I still record once in a while at home, as the mood strikes. Copyright the Elvis Information Network. If you can help with any small detail please contact me at: Promotional 8 track tape added for upcoming Dradco release of the album, Updated info on the new CD release of the. JIMMY ELLIS, LTD., LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 1975 CONTRACT RARE! 'The Wedding' Elvis & Priscilla EIN special Spotlight: 'Elvis In Ottawa' Spotlight & Elvis Interview: 'Elvis: Live at the International' Book Review: Elvis By Special Request '71 At 40 (Book Review): "Kissed By Elvis" Janet Fulton Interview: "ReBooked At The International'- in-depth Review: 'The Elvis Files Vol. To The Official Orion - Jimmy Ellis Web Site, http://tribecafilm.com/stories/tribeca-film-festival-2015-viewpoints, http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/orion-the-man-who-would-be-king. Jimmy "Orion" Ellis - Recordings - MusicBrainz Oct 7, 2013 - Orion Jimmy Ellis - The Official Web Site. Orion Feat.jimmy Ellis.ch Orion Videos | NASA Jimmy Ellis (Orion) - You Don't Have To Say You Love Me (live 1989) Of the thousands who in some way look(ed), perform(ed) or sound(ed) like Elvis there is one performer who stands well apart from the rest. Here is what the website says: ORION: The Man Who Would Be King tells the story of Jimmy Ellis an unknown singer plucked from obscurity and thrust into the spotlight as part of a crazy scheme that had him masquerade as Elvis back from the grave. The . http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/orion-the-man-who-would-be-king, A Georgia-based writer,Gail Brewer-Giorgio concocted a tale about a charismatic rock 'n'roll singer,Orion Eckley Darnell,who came to be called 'King' because of his enormous popularity across the world.However. I hope people will remember that some of the masters are owned by us and others over in Norway/Denmark. http://www.elvisinfonet.com/spotlight-orion-2014.html, The Tonight Show from NY with Jimmy Fallon. The jury recommended Lee be sentenced to life without parole, but the judge sentenced Lee to death. Bobby D.: Actually, I know there are bootleg ones out there, but Im not familiar with all of them. Official site; Kenneth Dokkeberg's Jimmy Ellis / Orion website; Musiclovers - Discography, audio samples and a lot more! That day, Elaine Thompson, his x-wife was filling in for Shirley Connell who had gone home to Memphis for the weekend. Jimmy just could not help that he sounded like someone else EP. Directors Statement Who was that masked man? Click on the LP and 45 rpm records page. Orion to recieve Lifetime Achievement Award in Las Vegas! [1] He attended Orrville High School, where he excelled in baseball, football and basketball. EIN: Jimmys death was tragic! The CDs are offered on the official web site: www.orionjimmyellis.com. With few bookings for Jimmy Ellis 'live on stage' there was still a substantial (albeit diminishing) demand of fans to satisfy their deep-seated psychological need and hope that their King had not left them. Consequently, this meant Jimmy could only get well paying work if he donned the Orion mask and (to him) even worse, an Elvis jumpsuit. It is old and worn just like it should be. While performing at the Eastern States Exposition, Ellis took off the mask and swore to never wear it again. It is written by myself (Kenneth Dokkeberg), Steve Kelley (Orions road manager) and Bobby Dillard (personal friends since College). Even before the Orion phenomenon had really taken off he released a self-penned single on the small Boblo label, I'm Not Trying To Be Like Elvis. 1. Born in 1945 in Orville, Alabama. And, you wonder if helistened to "Ebony Eyes" and the rest of the LP. A Tribute to the "Masked Man": Jimmy Ellis aka "Orion". The book has been a huge task with 12+ years of research. New 2016 DVD release of the award winning documentary on the life and career of Jimmy Ellis. Elvis Presley: Was Jimmy 'Orion' Ellis The King's half-brother? The If you want to support the artist or artists that recorded and released this music, please go and purchase their music. $11.99. Along the way, and particularly towards the end, Jimmy was not happy with the whole thing. How many Elvis tribute artists made a living without singing Elvis songs for most of their career? Orion: The Man Who Would Be King - poignant story of Elvis soundalike had 10 Top 100 hits on the Country Music Chart in the US! Orion Jimmy Ellis Music 1 1953-56'In Depth Book Review: 'Aloha From Hawaii' 40th Anniv LEGACY CD Review: Aloha From Hawaii - The Concert 2013- EIN Exclusive Review: 'Prince From Another Planet In-Depth Review: Once Upon A Time: Elvis and Anita (Memories of My Mother) - Book Review: 'A Boy From Tupelo' special In-depth Review: 'The Elvis Files Vol. Our biography book on Jimmy Ellis is now available here on this website! Sun Records legend Orion (Jimmy Ellis) is known internationally for his gifted singing ability and dynamic personal appearances. This boxed set documents Orion's career on the legendary Sun Records label. Memorial ID. EIN: You operate the official Jimmy Ellis/Orion website. He was standing before the display counter in his Jimmy's Pawn and Package Store just after noon Saturday when the gunman burst in and, in seconds, turned the quiet shop into a slaughterhouse. I am looking for information concerning Orion's many concert appearances in the USA and several countries in Europe where he performed. But later after collegeJimmy and I reconnected and had experiences in the 70s where he did various club shows etc., in Macon and other towns. Jimmy grinned sleeplessly and said: Ill show you how this works. In 1972, he worked for Sun Records (Presleys label) with producer Shelby Singleton in Nashville. is the only Elvis stylist to have had bootleg material released more than a dozen labels have released around 150 albums of his studio and live material! Charlie Rich sang along with Lewis on two other songs. He travelled to Nashville and tried to break into the music business - but found. Bobby D.: Yes, that is just my natural voice. Bobby D.: As mentioned before, it was Elaine Thompson, Jimmys ex-wife and another lady who normally worked at the store. In later years after the breakup with Sun, Jimmy and I got back together for visits in Memphis. Ellis made a public confession in 1983 admitting he was Orion. In an, Georgia Pines CD - Playground Records Promo Card. That voice!.While he had a natural Elvis-like singing voice, throughout his adult life Jimmy strove to be recognised as a serious artist in his own right, a person who was inherently a wonderfully talented and gifted entertainer whose magical presence touched many people.That talent was genetically pre-determined and embryonically, DNA dictated.its essence was not because he sounded remarkably like Elvis! Only Jimmy Ellis/Orion can lay claim to these remarkable achievements (and he could only be categorised as an Elvis tribute artist in his final years, well after his seminal period as the masked man, Orion). The album cover itself generated controversy because it depicted a phantom singer rising from a coffin, and was later withdrawn. How many Elvis tribute artists have had any unofficial album releases let alone 150 bootleg albums released? These Classic LP Albums from Sun Records are new and sealed and will never be made again. Informacin detallada del sitio web y la empresa: jean-puy.com Jean Puy un peintre fauve Many thanks again and all the best for the future. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Jimmy was, and still is, my favorite Elvis sound-alike singer. MYSTERY MASKED MAN WITH THE VOICE OF A LEGEND. Im on the upper deck of our cabin in the picture here (see photo above). We put the official web site www.orionjimmyellis.com together three months before his tragic death in December 1998. Besides, I had childhood issues that I was not good enough. I finished college with a BBA while my wife worked, and I got the GI Bill. This blog does not store any files on its server. Given Jimmy's keen sense of humor he must be looking down and smiling! For almost 5 years the Orion phenomenon captivated its natural audience, not only in the US where fans had easy access to Orion, but also overseas - somewhat surprisingly given it was a snail mail, pre-tabloid, pre-Internet era. A real EP story. Excitement - Orion (Jimmy Ellis) was fun loving, had a great sense of humor, and a great personality. All songs in superb quality, unreleased material from Los Angeles in 75, unrelesased home recordings and soundboard. Bobby D.: Not really. We were in the same dorm building on campus at Middle Georgia College in Cochran, GA. Every morning from my room I would hear this loping sound of cowboy boots coming down the hall and some guy humming and singing lowly. Boomer on Shelby. The book that started it all (in classic conspiracy fashion, its 'first edition' featured two 'author' names!!). The controversial 'Reborn' album with its "coffin" cover. James Hodges Ellis (born James Hughes Bell, February 26, 1945 December 12, 1998), who used the stage name Orion at times in his career, was an American singer. Bobby D.: A few months before Jimmy passed away, I had suggested we put a web site together to sell his CDs. Thanks, Nigel!! Ellis hair and long sideburns were dyed black, and he dressed in a loud, bejeweled polyester jumpsuit, with a mask to protect him from crazed fans. The guy shot at Jimmy again but missed. [6] His album Reborn, showing the singer emerging from a coffin, was released on gold-colored vinyl on the Sun label in 1978. Problem is he doesn't play enough ofthe song for the audience to hear. Bobby D. on YouTube (who does Bobby sound like? Orion's mystique and allure was so universally popular among fans that Orion singles and albums were released in Europe and "downunder" in Australia. Also like Elvis (surviving twin), he experienced an early life major event when, at the age of 4, he was adopted by Robert and Faye Ellis. Jimmy Hodges "Orion" Ellis Sr. Artist of the Year Theme by Foxhound Band Themes. Shipping is at the media rate in the U.S. Ellis appeared on the album cover wearing a mask over his eyes. We join the Ellis family and friends and fans all . JIMMY ( ORION ) ELLIS - LIVE ON STAGE 70s - YouTube He was professionally known as Orion, and his double-edged claim to fame was that his natural speaking and singing voice sounded almost exactly like that of [Elvis Presley]. EIN: Did he come to resent the Orion character and if so, how strongly? Before we talk about your friendship with Jimmy Ellis, who is Bobby D? The music industry is filled with many strange tales of artists whose lives took unexpected turns on the winding road to success, but the saga of singer Jimmy Ellis is perhaps one of the weirdest of them all. The Elvis Information Network has been running since 1986 and is an EPE officially recognised Elvis fan club. He then dropped the gun, fled the store and drove off in a car with two accomplices, authorities said. was blessed with a natural singing voice remarkably similar to Elvis. Jimmy Ellis - If I Can't Have You EIN: Did the Orion experience change Jimmy as a person? So, thats how Jimmy Ellis and I met and became lifelong friends. Ellis continued recording and performing through 1983 as Orion, and scored only one more minor hit before trying to break his Sun contract to become a recognized performer in his own right. The name Orion was borrowed from a book about a very famous but unhappy singer who faked his death in a desperate bid to escape from . Orion recorded a single, Ebony Eyes, for Sun in 1979, which became part of his debut album, Reborn. Oh well, it is publicity!! Please visit my own Jimmy Ellis page for information and links. Brewer-Giorgio's novel, Jimmy Ellis' career aspirations, and Shelby Singleton's business converged to create Orion, the masked singer who allowed Jimmy to essentially perform as Elvis Presley for those grief-stricken audiences who wanted to believe he was still alive. The leader singer of The Trammps. He would give you things and himself freely. An attempt to compile a complete list of official DVD recordings by Glimmer Films featuring the U.S.A. recording artist Jimmy Ellis also known as Orion. The upcoming Orion documentary being done by Jeanie Finley in England should broaden exposure. Allyson Adams 'The Rebel and The King' Interview: EIN interviews John Scheinfeld director of 'Fame & Fortune', Elvis Paradise Hawaiian Interview - with Peter Noone, Sam Thompson, Elvis' bodyguard, 2011 Interview.
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