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‘This is my escape’: scenes from the Elvis festival that takes over a small town
Each year, tens of thousands of Elvis fans descend on a regional Australian town, tripling its population - and flooding it with tribute artists.
Parkes is a hallowed annual event for Elvis tribute artists (or ETAs, as they refer to themselves; many consider the term "impersonator" offensive, as it doesn't capture the respect with which they try to embody the King). Australia doesn't have a full Elvis circuit like the US, where ETAs can make a living off touring year-round.
Len connolly steps out for his set at the parkes railway bowling club. The 2022 Parkes Elvis festival returned after a hiatus due to the pandemic. The Parkes Elvis Festival is held every year in the second week in January, coinciding with Elvis Presley’s birthday. Now in its 29th year, the Festival continues to grow.
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‘This is my escape’: scenes from the Elvis festival that takes over a small town
Each year, tens of thousands of Elvis fans descend on a regional Australian town, tripling its population - and flooding it with tribute artists.
Parkes is a hallowed annual event for Elvis tribute artists (or ETAs, as they refer to themselves; many consider the term "impersonator" offensive, as it doesn't capture the respect with which they try to embody the King). Australia doesn't have a full Elvis circuit like the US, where ETAs can make a living off touring year-round.
Before the parade on saturday. The 2022 Parkes Elvis festival returned after a hiatus due to the pandemic. The Parkes Elvis Festival is held every year in the second week in January, coinciding with Elvis Presley’s birthday. Now in its 29th year, the Festival continues to grow.
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‘This is my escape’: scenes from the Elvis festival that takes over a small town
Each year, tens of thousands of Elvis fans descend on a regional Australian town, tripling its population - and flooding it with tribute artists.
Parkes is a hallowed annual event for Elvis tribute artists (or ETAs, as they refer to themselves; many consider the term "impersonator" offensive, as it doesn't capture the respect with which they try to embody the King). Australia doesn't have a full Elvis circuit like the US, where ETAs can make a living off touring year-round.
Unnamed guy at pioneer oval for elvis rugby. The 2022 Parkes Elvis festival returned after a hiatus due to the pandemic. The Parkes Elvis Festival is held every year in the second week in January, coinciding with Elvis Presley’s birthday. Now in its 29th year, the Festival continues to grow.
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‘This is my escape’: scenes from the Elvis festival that takes over a small town
Each year, tens of thousands of Elvis fans descend on a regional Australian town, tripling its population - and flooding it with tribute artists.
Parkes is a hallowed annual event for Elvis tribute artists (or ETAs, as they refer to themselves; many consider the term "impersonator" offensive, as it doesn't capture the respect with which they try to embody the King). Australia doesn't have a full Elvis circuit like the US, where ETAs can make a living off touring year-round.
Unnamed guy at elvis rugby at pioneer oval campground. The 2022 Parkes Elvis festival returned after a hiatus due to the pandemic. The Parkes Elvis Festival is held every year in the second week in January, coinciding with Elvis Presley’s birthday. Now in its 29th year, the Festival continues to grow.
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‘This is my escape’: scenes from the Elvis festival that takes over a small town
Each year, tens of thousands of Elvis fans descend on a regional Australian town, tripling its population - and flooding it with tribute artists.
Parkes is a hallowed annual event for Elvis tribute artists (or ETAs, as they refer to themselves; many consider the term "impersonator" offensive, as it doesn't capture the respect with which they try to embody the King). Australia doesn't have a full Elvis circuit like the US, where ETAs can make a living off touring year-round.
Emilio the 22 year old ETA and local rafa thomson. The 2022 Parkes Elvis festival returned after a hiatus due to the pandemic. The Parkes Elvis Festival is held every year in the second week in January, coinciding with Elvis Presley’s birthday. Now in its 29th year, the Festival continues to grow.
Guardian Australia
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‘This is my escape’: scenes from the Elvis festival that takes over a small town
Each year, tens of thousands of Elvis fans descend on a regional Australian town, tripling its population - and flooding it with tribute artists.
Parkes is a hallowed annual event for Elvis tribute artists (or ETAs, as they refer to themselves; many consider the term "impersonator" offensive, as it doesn't capture the respect with which they try to embody the King). Australia doesn't have a full Elvis circuit like the US, where ETAs can make a living off touring year-round.
Sheryl shelvis sharkie. The 2022 Parkes Elvis festival returned after a hiatus due to the pandemic. The Parkes Elvis Festival is held every year in the second week in January, coinciding with Elvis Presley’s birthday. Now in its 29th year, the Festival continues to grow.
Guardian Australia
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‘This is my escape’: scenes from the Elvis festival that takes over a small town
Each year, tens of thousands of Elvis fans descend on a regional Australian town, tripling its population - and flooding it with tribute artists.
Parkes is a hallowed annual event for Elvis tribute artists (or ETAs, as they refer to themselves; many consider the term "impersonator" offensive, as it doesn't capture the respect with which they try to embody the King). Australia doesn't have a full Elvis circuit like the US, where ETAs can make a living off touring year-round.
The entrants at Miss Priscilla contest. The 2022 Parkes Elvis festival returned after a hiatus due to the pandemic. The Parkes Elvis Festival is held every year in the second week in January, coinciding with Elvis Presley’s birthday. Now in its 29th year, the Festival continues to grow.
Guardian Australia
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‘This is my escape’: scenes from the Elvis festival that takes over a small town
Each year, tens of thousands of Elvis fans descend on a regional Australian town, tripling its population - and flooding it with tribute artists.
Parkes is a hallowed annual event for Elvis tribute artists (or ETAs, as they refer to themselves; many consider the term "impersonator" offensive, as it doesn't capture the respect with which they try to embody the King). Australia doesn't have a full Elvis circuit like the US, where ETAs can make a living off touring year-round.
Al Gersbech at a pub in Parkes. The 2022 Parkes Elvis festival returned after a hiatus due to the pandemic. The Parkes Elvis Festival is held every year in the second week in January, coinciding with Elvis Presley’s birthday. Now in its 29th year, the Festival continues to grow.
Guardian Australia
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‘This is my escape’: scenes from the Elvis festival that takes over a small town
Each year, tens of thousands of Elvis fans descend on a regional Australian town, tripling its population - and flooding it with tribute artists.
Parkes is a hallowed annual event for Elvis tribute artists (or ETAs, as they refer to themselves; many consider the term "impersonator" offensive, as it doesn't capture the respect with which they try to embody the King). Australia doesn't have a full Elvis circuit like the US, where ETAs can make a living off touring year-round.
Len connolly on elvis express. The 2022 Parkes Elvis festival returned after a hiatus due to the pandemic. The Parkes Elvis Festival is held every year in the second week in January, coinciding with Elvis Presley’s birthday. Now in its 29th year, the Festival continues to grow.
Guardian Australia
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‘This is my escape’: scenes from the Elvis festival that takes over a small town
Each year, tens of thousands of Elvis fans descend on a regional Australian town, tripling its population - and flooding it with tribute artists.
Parkes is a hallowed annual event for Elvis tribute artists (or ETAs, as they refer to themselves; many consider the term "impersonator" offensive, as it doesn't capture the respect with which they try to embody the King). Australia doesn't have a full Elvis circuit like the US, where ETAs can make a living off touring year-round.
Unnamed elvis on elvis express. The 2022 Parkes Elvis festival returned after a hiatus due to the pandemic. The Parkes Elvis Festival is held every year in the second week in January, coinciding with Elvis Presley’s birthday. Now in its 29th year, the Festival continues to grow.
Guardian Australia
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FEATURE - Elvis' 1968er Comeback-Gitarre verkauft sich für über 600'000 USD
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A guitar Elvis Presley played for his 1968 comeback TV appearance has sold for over $600,000 USD.The instrument is a red electric V-2 model by Swedish maker Hagstrom.It is described as one of the most historically significant and iconic instruments of all time.The instrument was sold by US specialist auction house GWS Auctions based in California for $500,000 USD / €424.770 euros plus buyer’s premium of 23 percent making $615,000 USD / €522.470 euros,Elvis, in black leather, used the guitar on a medley featuring blues number Trouble and his hit Guitar Man.The 1968 Elvis performance aired on NBC in the USA on December 3, 1968 and marked Elvis' return to live performance after seven years.Until then his career had concentrated on making movies.The special was initially planned as Christmas special.The special was transformed by Presley's manager Colonel Tom Parker and producer Bob Finkel to create a concert aimed to appeal to a younger audience. The 68' Comeback Special launched Elvis Presley's return to live touring, beginning with a series of performances at the International Hotel in Las Vegas.It was his first public stage appearance in eight years.
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FEATURE - Elvis' 1968er Comeback-Gitarre verkauft sich für über 600'000 USD
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A guitar Elvis Presley played for his 1968 comeback TV appearance has sold for over $600,000 USD.The instrument is a red electric V-2 model by Swedish maker Hagstrom.It is described as one of the most historically significant and iconic instruments of all time.The instrument was sold by US specialist auction house GWS Auctions based in California for $500,000 USD / €424.770 euros plus buyer’s premium of 23 percent making $615,000 USD / €522.470 euros,Elvis, in black leather, used the guitar on a medley featuring blues number Trouble and his hit Guitar Man.The 1968 Elvis performance aired on NBC in the USA on December 3, 1968 and marked Elvis' return to live performance after seven years.Until then his career had concentrated on making movies.The special was initially planned as Christmas special.The special was transformed by Presley's manager Colonel Tom Parker and producer Bob Finkel to create a concert aimed to appeal to a younger audience. The 68' Comeback Special launched Elvis Presley's return to live touring, beginning with a series of performances at the International Hotel in Las Vegas.It was his first public stage appearance in eight years.
OPS:The Elvis 1968 special Hagstrom guitar
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FEATURE - Elvis' 1968er Comeback-Gitarre verkauft sich für über 600'000 USD
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Elvis 1
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A guitar Elvis Presley played for his 1968 comeback TV appearance has sold for over $600,000 USD.The instrument is a red electric V-2 model by Swedish maker Hagstrom.It is described as one of the most historically significant and iconic instruments of all time.The instrument was sold by US specialist auction house GWS Auctions based in California for $500,000 USD / €424.770 euros plus buyer’s premium of 23 percent making $615,000 USD / €522.470 euros,Elvis, in black leather, used the guitar on a medley featuring blues number Trouble and his hit Guitar Man.The 1968 Elvis performance aired on NBC in the USA on December 3, 1968 and marked Elvis' return to live performance after seven years.Until then his career had concentrated on making movies.The special was initially planned as Christmas special.The special was transformed by Presley's manager Colonel Tom Parker and producer Bob Finkel to create a concert aimed to appeal to a younger audience. The 68' Comeback Special launched Elvis Presley's return to live touring, beginning with a series of performances at the International Hotel in Las Vegas.It was his first public stage appearance in eight years.
OPS:The Elvis 1968 special Hagstrom guitar
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FEATURE - Elvis' 1968er Comeback-Gitarre verkauft sich für über 600'000 USD
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Elvis 1
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Pictures must credit: Kruse GWS Auctions Inc
A guitar Elvis Presley played for his 1968 comeback TV appearance has sold for over $600,000 USD.The instrument is a red electric V-2 model by Swedish maker Hagstrom.It is described as one of the most historically significant and iconic instruments of all time.The instrument was sold by US specialist auction house GWS Auctions based in California for $500,000 USD / €424.770 euros plus buyer’s premium of 23 percent making $615,000 USD / €522.470 euros,Elvis, in black leather, used the guitar on a medley featuring blues number Trouble and his hit Guitar Man.The 1968 Elvis performance aired on NBC in the USA on December 3, 1968 and marked Elvis' return to live performance after seven years.Until then his career had concentrated on making movies.The special was initially planned as Christmas special.The special was transformed by Presley's manager Colonel Tom Parker and producer Bob Finkel to create a concert aimed to appeal to a younger audience. The 68' Comeback Special launched Elvis Presley's return to live touring, beginning with a series of performances at the International Hotel in Las Vegas.It was his first public stage appearance in eight years.
OPS:The Elvis 1968 special Hagstrom guitar
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DUK10141414_005
FEATURE - Elvis' 1968er Comeback-Gitarre verkauft sich für über 600'000 USD
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Elvis 1
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Pictures must credit: Kruse GWS Auctions Inc
A guitar Elvis Presley played for his 1968 comeback TV appearance has sold for over $600,000 USD.The instrument is a red electric V-2 model by Swedish maker Hagstrom.It is described as one of the most historically significant and iconic instruments of all time.The instrument was sold by US specialist auction house GWS Auctions based in California for $500,000 USD / €424.770 euros plus buyer’s premium of 23 percent making $615,000 USD / €522.470 euros,Elvis, in black leather, used the guitar on a medley featuring blues number Trouble and his hit Guitar Man.The 1968 Elvis performance aired on NBC in the USA on December 3, 1968 and marked Elvis' return to live performance after seven years.Until then his career had concentrated on making movies.The special was initially planned as Christmas special.The special was transformed by Presley's manager Colonel Tom Parker and producer Bob Finkel to create a concert aimed to appeal to a younger audience. The 68' Comeback Special launched Elvis Presley's return to live touring, beginning with a series of performances at the International Hotel in Las Vegas.It was his first public stage appearance in eight years.
OPS:The Elvis 1968 special Hagstrom guitar
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FEATURE - Elvis' 1968er Comeback-Gitarre verkauft sich für über 600'000 USD
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Elvis 1
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A guitar Elvis Presley played for his 1968 comeback TV appearance has sold for over $600,000 USD.The instrument is a red electric V-2 model by Swedish maker Hagstrom.It is described as one of the most historically significant and iconic instruments of all time.The instrument was sold by US specialist auction house GWS Auctions based in California for $500,000 USD / €424.770 euros plus buyer’s premium of 23 percent making $615,000 USD / €522.470 euros,Elvis, in black leather, used the guitar on a medley featuring blues number Trouble and his hit Guitar Man.The 1968 Elvis performance aired on NBC in the USA on December 3, 1968 and marked Elvis' return to live performance after seven years.Until then his career had concentrated on making movies.The special was initially planned as Christmas special.The special was transformed by Presley's manager Colonel Tom Parker and producer Bob Finkel to create a concert aimed to appeal to a younger audience. The 68' Comeback Special launched Elvis Presley's return to live touring, beginning with a series of performances at the International Hotel in Las Vegas.It was his first public stage appearance in eight years.
OPS:Elvis playing the Hagstrom guitar on the 1968 comeback TV special
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FEATURE - Elvis' 1968er Comeback-Gitarre verkauft sich für über 600'000 USD
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A guitar Elvis Presley played for his 1968 comeback TV appearance has sold for over $600,000 USD.The instrument is a red electric V-2 model by Swedish maker Hagstrom.It is described as one of the most historically significant and iconic instruments of all time.The instrument was sold by US specialist auction house GWS Auctions based in California for $500,000 USD / €424.770 euros plus buyer’s premium of 23 percent making $615,000 USD / €522.470 euros,Elvis, in black leather, used the guitar on a medley featuring blues number Trouble and his hit Guitar Man.The 1968 Elvis performance aired on NBC in the USA on December 3, 1968 and marked Elvis' return to live performance after seven years.Until then his career had concentrated on making movies.The special was initially planned as Christmas special.The special was transformed by Presley's manager Colonel Tom Parker and producer Bob Finkel to create a concert aimed to appeal to a younger audience. The 68' Comeback Special launched Elvis Presley's return to live touring, beginning with a series of performances at the International Hotel in Las Vegas.It was his first public stage appearance in eight years.
OPS:The Elvis 1968 special Hagstrom guitar
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DUK10141414_002
FEATURE - Elvis' 1968er Comeback-Gitarre verkauft sich für über 600'000 USD
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Elvis 1
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29/03/2021
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Pictures must credit: Kruse GWS Auctions Inc
A guitar Elvis Presley played for his 1968 comeback TV appearance has sold for over $600,000 USD.The instrument is a red electric V-2 model by Swedish maker Hagstrom.It is described as one of the most historically significant and iconic instruments of all time.The instrument was sold by US specialist auction house GWS Auctions based in California for $500,000 USD / €424.770 euros plus buyer’s premium of 23 percent making $615,000 USD / €522.470 euros,Elvis, in black leather, used the guitar on a medley featuring blues number Trouble and his hit Guitar Man.The 1968 Elvis performance aired on NBC in the USA on December 3, 1968 and marked Elvis' return to live performance after seven years.Until then his career had concentrated on making movies.The special was initially planned as Christmas special.The special was transformed by Presley's manager Colonel Tom Parker and producer Bob Finkel to create a concert aimed to appeal to a younger audience. The 68' Comeback Special launched Elvis Presley's return to live touring, beginning with a series of performances at the International Hotel in Las Vegas.It was his first public stage appearance in eight years.
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DUK10141414_001
FEATURE - Elvis' 1968er Comeback-Gitarre verkauft sich für über 600'000 USD
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Elvis 1
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29/03/2021
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Pictures must credit: Kruse GWS Auctions Inc
A guitar Elvis Presley played for his 1968 comeback TV appearance has sold for over $600,000 USD.The instrument is a red electric V-2 model by Swedish maker Hagstrom.It is described as one of the most historically significant and iconic instruments of all time.The instrument was sold by US specialist auction house GWS Auctions based in California for $500,000 USD / €424.770 euros plus buyer’s premium of 23 percent making $615,000 USD / €522.470 euros,Elvis, in black leather, used the guitar on a medley featuring blues number Trouble and his hit Guitar Man.The 1968 Elvis performance aired on NBC in the USA on December 3, 1968 and marked Elvis' return to live performance after seven years.Until then his career had concentrated on making movies.The special was initially planned as Christmas special.The special was transformed by Presley's manager Colonel Tom Parker and producer Bob Finkel to create a concert aimed to appeal to a younger audience. The 68' Comeback Special launched Elvis Presley's return to live touring, beginning with a series of performances at the International Hotel in Las Vegas.It was his first public stage appearance in eight years.
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FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
"Elvis – Das Musical" im Mehr! Theater in Hamburg am 11.02.2018.
Foto: Elvis-Darsteller Grahame Patrick
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PEOPLE - Elvis Friseur und Guru Larry Geller zu Besuch in Deutschland
Spiritual advisor and personal hairstylist to Elvis Presley Larry Geller visiting Bischofsgruen, Germany.
Elvis Friseur und Guru! Larry Geller in Deutschland zu Besuch!
Von 1964 bis 1977 war er nicht nur der Friseur von Superstar Elvis Presley, sondern auch eine Art Guru, der Elvis den spirituellen Weg, neben seiner Karriere als Entertainer zeigte. Mit dem letzten Buch, über das "Turiner Leichentuch" , das Geller Elvis besorgte, wurde Presley tot am 16.8.1977 unter seiner Brust liegend auf dem Boden seiner Villa Graceland gefunden. Dabei beim Fantreffen war auch Norbert Putnam, er war Studiomusiker von Elvis, der bei 122 Songs für Presley den Bass spielte. Putnam, der auch für viele anderen Stars, wie den Beatles arbeitete, ist wie Larry Geller (bereits zum dritten Mal ) im fränkischen, tief verschneiten, Bischofsgrün, beim Elvis Weekend von Elvis Fan und im bürgerlichen Leben Kripobeamter , Markus Henfling zu Gast.
Die Beiden standen den rund 160 angereisten Fans aus ganz Deutschland im Hotel Kaiseralm "Rede und Antwort", dazu gab es Live-Musik! Neben vielen Geschichten, war für Elvis Weihnachten der eigentliche Höhepunkt des Jahres, das er mit seinen Freunden und Familie ausgiebig feierte, wie Geller verriet. Dazu gab es auch viel Informatives für die hart gesottnen Elvis Fans: So dass Elvis als Entertainer eine Pause einlegen und sich selber wieder in Form bringen wollte, statt zu touren, dazu eine Produktionsfirma zu gründen beabsichtige um ernste Filme zu drehen. Es gab aber auch Nachdenkliches von Larry Geller, wie er in bewegenden Worten am Rande erzählte, wie er den toten Elvis zum letzten Mal frisierte.
Das Bild wurde elektronisch bearbeitet.
IBAN: DE552005055012821
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DUK10080740_007
PEOPLE - Elvis Friseur und Guru Larry Geller zu Besuch in Deutschland
Elvis Friseur und Guru! Larry Geller in Deutschland zu Besuch!
Von 1964 bis 1977 war er nicht nur der Friseur von Superstar Elvis Presley, sondern auch eine Art Guru, der Elvis den spirituellen Weg, neben seiner Karriere als Entertainer zeigte. Mit dem letzten Buch, über das "Turiner Leichentuch" , das Geller Elvis besorgte, wurde Presley tot am 16.8.1977 unter seiner Brust liegend auf dem Boden seiner Villa Graceland gefunden. Dabei beim Fantreffen war auch Norbert Putnam, er war Studiomusiker von Elvis, der bei 122 Songs für Presley den Bass spielte. Putnam, der auch für viele anderen Stars, wie den Beatles arbeitete, ist wie Larry Geller (bereits zum dritten Mal ) im fränkischen, tief verschneiten, Bischofsgrün, beim Elvis Weekend von Elvis Fan und im bürgerlichen Leben Kripobeamter , Markus Henfling zu Gast.
Die Beiden standen den rund 160 angereisten Fans aus ganz Deutschland im Hotel Kaiseralm "Rede und Antwort", dazu gab es Live-Musik! Neben vielen Geschichten, war für Elvis Weihnachten der eigentliche Höhepunkt des Jahres, das er mit seinen Freunden und Familie ausgiebig feierte, wie Geller verriet. Dazu gab es auch viel Informatives für die hart gesottnen Elvis Fans: So dass Elvis als Entertainer eine Pause einlegen und sich selber wieder in Form bringen wollte, statt zu touren, dazu eine Produktionsfirma zu gründen beabsichtige um ernste Filme zu drehen. Es gab aber auch Nachdenkliches von Larry Geller, wie er in bewegenden Worten am Rande erzählte, wie er den toten Elvis zum letzten Mal frisierte.
Das Bild wurde elektronisch bearbeitet.
IBAN: DE552005055012821 *** Local Caption *** 09338877
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DUK10080740_006
PEOPLE - Elvis Friseur und Guru Larry Geller zu Besuch in Deutschland
Elvis Friseur und Guru! Larry Geller in Deutschland zu Besuch!
Von 1964 bis 1977 war er nicht nur der Friseur von Superstar Elvis Presley, sondern auch eine Art Guru, der Elvis den spirituellen Weg, neben seiner Karriere als Entertainer zeigte. Mit dem letzten Buch, über das "Turiner Leichentuch" , das Geller Elvis besorgte, wurde Presley tot am 16.8.1977 unter seiner Brust liegend auf dem Boden seiner Villa Graceland gefunden. Dabei beim Fantreffen war auch Norbert Putnam, er war Studiomusiker von Elvis, der bei 122 Songs für Presley den Bass spielte. Putnam, der auch für viele anderen Stars, wie den Beatles arbeitete, ist wie Larry Geller (bereits zum dritten Mal ) im fränkischen, tief verschneiten, Bischofsgrün, beim Elvis Weekend von Elvis Fan und im bürgerlichen Leben Kripobeamter , Markus Henfling zu Gast.
Die Beiden standen den rund 160 angereisten Fans aus ganz Deutschland im Hotel Kaiseralm "Rede und Antwort", dazu gab es Live-Musik! Neben vielen Geschichten, war für Elvis Weihnachten der eigentliche Höhepunkt des Jahres, das er mit seinen Freunden und Familie ausgiebig feierte, wie Geller verriet. Dazu gab es auch viel Informatives für die hart gesottnen Elvis Fans: So dass Elvis als Entertainer eine Pause einlegen und sich selber wieder in Form bringen wollte, statt zu touren, dazu eine Produktionsfirma zu gründen beabsichtige um ernste Filme zu drehen. Es gab aber auch Nachdenkliches von Larry Geller, wie er in bewegenden Worten am Rande erzählte, wie er den toten Elvis zum letzten Mal frisierte.
Das Bild wurde elektronisch bearbeitet.
IBAN: DE552005055012821 *** Local Caption *** 09338873
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DUK10080740_005
PEOPLE - Elvis Friseur und Guru Larry Geller zu Besuch in Deutschland
Elvis Friseur und Guru! Larry Geller in Deutschland zu Besuch!
Von 1964 bis 1977 war er nicht nur der Friseur von Superstar Elvis Presley, sondern auch eine Art Guru, der Elvis den spirituellen Weg, neben seiner Karriere als Entertainer zeigte. Mit dem letzten Buch, über das "Turiner Leichentuch" , das Geller Elvis besorgte, wurde Presley tot am 16.8.1977 unter seiner Brust liegend auf dem Boden seiner Villa Graceland gefunden. Dabei beim Fantreffen war auch Norbert Putnam, er war Studiomusiker von Elvis, der bei 122 Songs für Presley den Bass spielte. Putnam, der auch für viele anderen Stars, wie den Beatles arbeitete, ist wie Larry Geller (bereits zum dritten Mal ) im fränkischen, tief verschneiten, Bischofsgrün, beim Elvis Weekend von Elvis Fan und im bürgerlichen Leben Kripobeamter , Markus Henfling zu Gast.
Die Beiden standen den rund 160 angereisten Fans aus ganz Deutschland im Hotel Kaiseralm "Rede und Antwort", dazu gab es Live-Musik! Neben vielen Geschichten, war für Elvis Weihnachten der eigentliche Höhepunkt des Jahres, das er mit seinen Freunden und Familie ausgiebig feierte, wie Geller verriet. Dazu gab es auch viel Informatives für die hart gesottnen Elvis Fans: So dass Elvis als Entertainer eine Pause einlegen und sich selber wieder in Form bringen wollte, statt zu touren, dazu eine Produktionsfirma zu gründen beabsichtige um ernste Filme zu drehen. Es gab aber auch Nachdenkliches von Larry Geller, wie er in bewegenden Worten am Rande erzählte, wie er den toten Elvis zum letzten Mal frisierte.
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IBAN: DE552005055012821 *** Local Caption *** 09338890
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DUK10080740_004
PEOPLE - Elvis Friseur und Guru Larry Geller zu Besuch in Deutschland
Elvis Friseur und Guru! Larry Geller in Deutschland zu Besuch!
Von 1964 bis 1977 war er nicht nur der Friseur von Superstar Elvis Presley, sondern auch eine Art Guru, der Elvis den spirituellen Weg, neben seiner Karriere als Entertainer zeigte. Mit dem letzten Buch, über das "Turiner Leichentuch" , das Geller Elvis besorgte, wurde Presley tot am 16.8.1977 unter seiner Brust liegend auf dem Boden seiner Villa Graceland gefunden. Dabei beim Fantreffen war auch Norbert Putnam, er war Studiomusiker von Elvis, der bei 122 Songs für Presley den Bass spielte. Putnam, der auch für viele anderen Stars, wie den Beatles arbeitete, ist wie Larry Geller (bereits zum dritten Mal ) im fränkischen, tief verschneiten, Bischofsgrün, beim Elvis Weekend von Elvis Fan und im bürgerlichen Leben Kripobeamter , Markus Henfling zu Gast.
Die Beiden standen den rund 160 angereisten Fans aus ganz Deutschland im Hotel Kaiseralm "Rede und Antwort", dazu gab es Live-Musik! Neben vielen Geschichten, war für Elvis Weihnachten der eigentliche Höhepunkt des Jahres, das er mit seinen Freunden und Familie ausgiebig feierte, wie Geller verriet. Dazu gab es auch viel Informatives für die hart gesottnen Elvis Fans: So dass Elvis als Entertainer eine Pause einlegen und sich selber wieder in Form bringen wollte, statt zu touren, dazu eine Produktionsfirma zu gründen beabsichtige um ernste Filme zu drehen. Es gab aber auch Nachdenkliches von Larry Geller, wie er in bewegenden Worten am Rande erzählte, wie er den toten Elvis zum letzten Mal frisierte.
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IBAN: DE552005055012821 *** Local Caption *** 09338892
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DUK10080740_003
PEOPLE - Elvis Friseur und Guru Larry Geller zu Besuch in Deutschland
Spiritual advisor and personal hairstylist to Elvis Presley Larry Geller visiting Bischofsgruen, Germany.
Elvis Friseur und Guru! Larry Geller in Deutschland zu Besuch!
Von 1964 bis 1977 war er nicht nur der Friseur von Superstar Elvis Presley, sondern auch eine Art Guru, der Elvis den spirituellen Weg, neben seiner Karriere als Entertainer zeigte. Mit dem letzten Buch, über das "Turiner Leichentuch" , das Geller Elvis besorgte, wurde Presley tot am 16.8.1977 unter seiner Brust liegend auf dem Boden seiner Villa Graceland gefunden. Dabei beim Fantreffen war auch Norbert Putnam, er war Studiomusiker von Elvis, der bei 122 Songs für Presley den Bass spielte. Putnam, der auch für viele anderen Stars, wie den Beatles arbeitete, ist wie Larry Geller (bereits zum dritten Mal ) im fränkischen, tief verschneiten, Bischofsgrün, beim Elvis Weekend von Elvis Fan und im bürgerlichen Leben Kripobeamter , Markus Henfling zu Gast.
Die Beiden standen den rund 160 angereisten Fans aus ganz Deutschland im Hotel Kaiseralm "Rede und Antwort", dazu gab es Live-Musik! Neben vielen Geschichten, war für Elvis Weihnachten der eigentliche Höhepunkt des Jahres, das er mit seinen Freunden und Familie ausgiebig feierte, wie Geller verriet. Dazu gab es auch viel Informatives für die hart gesottnen Elvis Fans: So dass Elvis als Entertainer eine Pause einlegen und sich selber wieder in Form bringen wollte, statt zu touren, dazu eine Produktionsfirma zu gründen beabsichtige um ernste Filme zu drehen. Es gab aber auch Nachdenkliches von Larry Geller, wie er in bewegenden Worten am Rande erzählte, wie er den toten Elvis zum letzten Mal frisierte.
Das Bild wurde elektronisch bearbeitet.
IBAN: DE552005055012821
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DUK10080740_002
PEOPLE - Elvis Friseur und Guru Larry Geller zu Besuch in Deutschland
Spiritual advisor and personal hairstylist to Elvis Presley Larry Geller visiting Bischofsgruen, Germany.
Elvis Friseur und Guru! Larry Geller in Deutschland zu Besuch!
Von 1964 bis 1977 war er nicht nur der Friseur von Superstar Elvis Presley, sondern auch eine Art Guru, der Elvis den spirituellen Weg, neben seiner Karriere als Entertainer zeigte. Mit dem letzten Buch, über das "Turiner Leichentuch" , das Geller Elvis besorgte, wurde Presley tot am 16.8.1977 unter seiner Brust liegend auf dem Boden seiner Villa Graceland gefunden. Dabei beim Fantreffen war auch Norbert Putnam, er war Studiomusiker von Elvis, der bei 122 Songs für Presley den Bass spielte. Putnam, der auch für viele anderen Stars, wie den Beatles arbeitete, ist wie Larry Geller (bereits zum dritten Mal ) im fränkischen, tief verschneiten, Bischofsgrün, beim Elvis Weekend von Elvis Fan und im bürgerlichen Leben Kripobeamter , Markus Henfling zu Gast.
Die Beiden standen den rund 160 angereisten Fans aus ganz Deutschland im Hotel Kaiseralm "Rede und Antwort", dazu gab es Live-Musik! Neben vielen Geschichten, war für Elvis Weihnachten der eigentliche Höhepunkt des Jahres, das er mit seinen Freunden und Familie ausgiebig feierte, wie Geller verriet. Dazu gab es auch viel Informatives für die hart gesottnen Elvis Fans: So dass Elvis als Entertainer eine Pause einlegen und sich selber wieder in Form bringen wollte, statt zu touren, dazu eine Produktionsfirma zu gründen beabsichtige um ernste Filme zu drehen. Es gab aber auch Nachdenkliches von Larry Geller, wie er in bewegenden Worten am Rande erzählte, wie er den toten Elvis zum letzten Mal frisierte.
Das Bild wurde elektronisch bearbeitet.
IBAN: DE552005055012821
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DUK10080740_001
PEOPLE - Elvis Friseur und Guru Larry Geller zu Besuch in Deutschland
Spiritual advisor and personal hairstylist to Elvis Presley Larry Geller visiting Bischofsgruen, Germany.
Elvis Friseur und Guru! Larry Geller in Deutschland zu Besuch!
Von 1964 bis 1977 war er nicht nur der Friseur von Superstar Elvis Presley, sondern auch eine Art Guru, der Elvis den spirituellen Weg, neben seiner Karriere als Entertainer zeigte. Mit dem letzten Buch, über das "Turiner Leichentuch" , das Geller Elvis besorgte, wurde Presley tot am 16.8.1977 unter seiner Brust liegend auf dem Boden seiner Villa Graceland gefunden. Dabei beim Fantreffen war auch Norbert Putnam, er war Studiomusiker von Elvis, der bei 122 Songs für Presley den Bass spielte. Putnam, der auch für viele anderen Stars, wie den Beatles arbeitete, ist wie Larry Geller (bereits zum dritten Mal ) im fränkischen, tief verschneiten, Bischofsgrün, beim Elvis Weekend von Elvis Fan und im bürgerlichen Leben Kripobeamter , Markus Henfling zu Gast.
Die Beiden standen den rund 160 angereisten Fans aus ganz Deutschland im Hotel Kaiseralm "Rede und Antwort", dazu gab es Live-Musik! Neben vielen Geschichten, war für Elvis Weihnachten der eigentliche Höhepunkt des Jahres, das er mit seinen Freunden und Familie ausgiebig feierte, wie Geller verriet. Dazu gab es auch viel Informatives für die hart gesottnen Elvis Fans: So dass Elvis als Entertainer eine Pause einlegen und sich selber wieder in Form bringen wollte, statt zu touren, dazu eine Produktionsfirma zu gründen beabsichtige um ernste Filme zu drehen. Es gab aber auch Nachdenkliches von Larry Geller, wie er in bewegenden Worten am Rande erzählte, wie er den toten Elvis zum letzten Mal frisierte.
Das Bild wurde elektronisch bearbeitet.
IBAN: DE552005055012821
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DUK10079768_011
FEATURE - Elvisimitator ist auch ein Bestatter
August 8, 2017 - St. Louis, Missouri, United States: Calvin Whitaker prepares to remove the body of Darmel Stokes from the middle of Mimika Avenue, shot to death on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 in the Walnut Park West neighborhood. Whitaker contracts with St. Louis to collect and deliver bodies to the city morgue. Since 1992, Calvin Whitaker has been called to the aftermath of some of the city’s most violent acts to takes bodies to the morgue after police is called: suicides, natural deaths, overdoses and homicides. Among his more notable transports are the body of Michael Brown, killed in a police shooting in Ferguson, as well as a woman who died of an overdose at the August Busch IV home. He also help causes he believes in: burial of homeless veterans, exhumation of an unidentified murdered child’s remains for forensic analysis, restoration of an overgrown cemetery. About a year ago, Whitaker and his wife, fellow funeral director Chris Whitaker, 38, moved to St. Louis in a house that was for 70 years a funeral home. They fixed it up and are open for business. The funeral home was open to the public for their second annual Halloween party. Chris Whitaker’s love for the profession began when she attended her grandmother’s funeral at 13. She admired how lifelike her grandmother looked in the casket and thought she could someday master makeup for the deceased. She was working at a funeral home where the father of one of Calvin’s friends was laid out. He came to pay his final respects when Chris caught his eye. He offered her a job working with him to collect and deliver bodies to the city’s morgue. Three months after they met, they got married at a funeral home. That was 10 years ago. Though they were inspired to go into the death business when they were young, the Whitakers have taken a different approach to the career than their mentors. There are neatly pressed shirts and black suits in Calvin’s closet, but they hang alongside equally meticulously maintain *** Local Cap
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DUK10079768_010
FEATURE - Elvisimitator ist auch ein Bestatter
August 8, 2017 - St. Louis, Missouri, United States: Calvin Whitaker and Richard Barcomb remove the body of Darmel Stokes, found shot to death in the middle of Mimika Avenue. Whitaker contracts with St. Louis to collect and deliver bodies to the city morgue. Since 1992, Calvin Whitaker has been called to the aftermath of some of the city’s most violent acts to takes bodies to the morgue after police is called: suicides, natural deaths, overdoses and homicides. Among his more notable transports are the body of Michael Brown, killed in a police shooting in Ferguson, as well as a woman who died of an overdose at the August Busch IV home. He also help causes he believes in: burial of homeless veterans, exhumation of an unidentified murdered child’s remains for forensic analysis, restoration of an overgrown cemetery. About a year ago, Whitaker and his wife, fellow funeral director Chris Whitaker, 38, moved to St. Louis in a house that was for 70 years a funeral home. They fixed it up and are open for business. The funeral home was open to the public for their second annual Halloween party. Chris Whitaker’s love for the profession began when she attended her grandmother’s funeral at 13. She admired how lifelike her grandmother looked in the casket and thought she could someday master makeup for the deceased. She was working at a funeral home where the father of one of Calvin’s friends was laid out. He came to pay his final respects when Chris caught his eye. He offered her a job working with him to collect and deliver bodies to the city’s morgue. Three months after they met, they got married at a funeral home. That was 10 years ago. Though they were inspired to go into the death business when they were young, the Whitakers have taken a different approach to the career than their mentors. There are neatly pressed shirts and black suits in Calvin’s closet, but they hang alongside equally meticulously maintained Elvis jumpsuits, feather boas and other signature *** Local Cap
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DUK10079768_026
FEATURE - Elvisimitator ist auch ein Bestatter
August 8, 2017 - St. Louis, Missouri, United States: Chris Whitaker (right) embraces Betty Beard, the widow of John Beard, before a short service for the homeless Vietnam veteran at Michel Funeral Home on The Hill on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017. Beard died in July from brain and lung cancer. Chris and her husband Calvin donated the funeral home's services. Since 1992, Calvin Whitaker has been called to the aftermath of some of the city’s most violent acts to takes bodies to the morgue after police is called: suicides, natural deaths, overdoses and homicides. Among his more notable transports are the body of Michael Brown, killed in a police shooting in Ferguson, as well as a woman who died of an overdose at the August Busch IV home. He also help causes he believes in: burial of homeless veterans, exhumation of an unidentified murdered child’s remains for forensic analysis, restoration of an overgrown cemetery. About a year ago, Whitaker and his wife, fellow funeral director Chris Whitaker, 38, moved to St. Louis in a house that was for 70 years a funeral home. They fixed it up and are open for business. The funeral home was open to the public for their second annual Halloween party. Chris Whitaker’s love for the profession began when she attended her grandmother’s funeral at 13. She admired how lifelike her grandmother looked in the casket and thought she could someday master makeup for the deceased. She was working at a funeral home where the father of one of Calvin’s friends was laid out. He came to pay his final respects when Chris caught his eye. He offered her a job working with him to collect and deliver bodies to the city’s morgue. Three months after they met, they got married at a funeral home. That was 10 years ago. Though they were inspired to go into the death business when they were young, the Whitakers have taken a different approach to the career than their mentors. There are neatly pressed shirts and black suits in Calvin’s closet, but they ha *** Local Cap
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DUK10079768_019
FEATURE - Elvisimitator ist auch ein Bestatter
August 8, 2017 - St. Louis, Missouri, United States: Mourners, including KQQZ radio talk show host Bob Romanik (right), enter Michel Funeral Home for a service for homeless Vietnam veteran John Beard on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017 on The Hill. Beard died in July from brain and lung cancer. Since 1992, Calvin Whitaker has been called to the aftermath of some of the city’s most violent acts to takes bodies to the morgue after police is called: suicides, natural deaths, overdoses and homicides. Among his more notable transports are the body of Michael Brown, killed in a police shooting in Ferguson, as well as a woman who died of an overdose at the August Busch IV home. He also help causes he believes in: burial of homeless veterans, exhumation of an unidentified murdered child’s remains for forensic analysis, restoration of an overgrown cemetery. About a year ago, Whitaker and his wife, fellow funeral director Chris Whitaker, 38, moved to St. Louis in a house that was for 70 years a funeral home. They fixed it up and are open for business. The funeral home was open to the public for their second annual Halloween party. Chris Whitaker’s love for the profession began when she attended her grandmother’s funeral at 13. She admired how lifelike her grandmother looked in the casket and thought she could someday master makeup for the deceased. She was working at a funeral home where the father of one of Calvin’s friends was laid out. He came to pay his final respects when Chris caught his eye. He offered her a job working with him to collect and deliver bodies to the city’s morgue. Three months after they met, they got married at a funeral home. That was 10 years ago. Though they were inspired to go into the death business when they were young, the Whitakers have taken a different approach to the career than their mentors. There are neatly pressed shirts and black suits in Calvin’s closet, but they hang alongside equally meticulously maintained Elvis jumpsuits, feathe *** Local Cap
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DUK10079768_018
FEATURE - Elvisimitator ist auch ein Bestatter
August 8, 2017 - St. Louis, Missouri, United States: Rich Hogan of the Amvets Mo. Chapter 1 Riders, sits with Betty Beard, the widow of John Beard, at a short service for the homeless Vietnam veteran at Michel Funeral Home on The Hill on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017. Beard died July from brain and lung cancer. His funeral was donated by Calvin and Chris Whitaker, owners of the funeral home. Since 1992, Calvin Whitaker has been called to the aftermath of some of the city’s most violent acts to takes bodies to the morgue after police is called: suicides, natural deaths, overdoses and homicides. Among his more notable transports are the body of Michael Brown, killed in a police shooting in Ferguson, as well as a woman who died of an overdose at the August Busch IV home. He also help causes he believes in: burial of homeless veterans, exhumation of an unidentified murdered child’s remains for forensic analysis, restoration of an overgrown cemetery. About a year ago, Whitaker and his wife, fellow funeral director Chris Whitaker, 38, moved to St. Louis in a house that was for 70 years a funeral home. They fixed it up and are open for business. The funeral home was open to the public for their second annual Halloween party. Chris Whitaker’s love for the profession began when she attended her grandmother’s funeral at 13. She admired how lifelike her grandmother looked in the casket and thought she could someday master makeup for the deceased. She was working at a funeral home where the father of one of Calvin’s friends was laid out. He came to pay his final respects when Chris caught his eye. He offered her a job working with him to collect and deliver bodies to the city’s morgue. Three months after they met, they got married at a funeral home. That was 10 years ago. Though they were inspired to go into the death business when they were young, the Whitakers have taken a different approach to the career than their mentors. There are neatly pressed shirts and black suits *** Local C
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FEATURE - Elvisimitator ist auch ein Bestatter
August 8, 2017 - St. Louis, Missouri, United States: As mourners gather at Michel Funeral Home for services for a homeless Vietnam veteran, Pietro DiMartino cuts the hair of Bill Sergeant across Southwest Avenue on The Hill on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017. Calvin and Chris Whitaker restored and renovated the dilapidated 70-year-old funeral home, bringing the business back to life. Since 1992, Calvin Whitaker has been called to the aftermath of some of the city’s most violent acts to takes bodies to the morgue after police is called: suicides, natural deaths, overdoses and homicides. Among his more notable transports are the body of Michael Brown, killed in a police shooting in Ferguson, as well as a woman who died of an overdose at the August Busch IV home. He also help causes he believes in: burial of homeless veterans, exhumation of an unidentified murdered child’s remains for forensic analysis, restoration of an overgrown cemetery. About a year ago, Whitaker and his wife, fellow funeral director Chris Whitaker, 38, moved to St. Louis in a house that was for 70 years a funeral home. They fixed it up and are open for business. The funeral home was open to the public for their second annual Halloween party. Chris Whitaker’s love for the profession began when she attended her grandmother’s funeral at 13. She admired how lifelike her grandmother looked in the casket and thought she could someday master makeup for the deceased. She was working at a funeral home where the father of one of Calvin’s friends was laid out. He came to pay his final respects when Chris caught his eye. He offered her a job working with him to collect and deliver bodies to the city’s morgue. Three months after they met, they got married at a funeral home. That was 10 years ago. Though they were inspired to go into the death business when they were young, the Whitakers have taken a different approach to the career than their mentors. There are neatly pressed shirts and black suits in Calvin *** Local C
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DUK10079768_014
FEATURE - Elvisimitator ist auch ein Bestatter
August 8, 2017 - St. Louis, Missouri, United States: The cremains of homeless Vietnam veteran John Beard are carried by Calvin Whitaker for transportation to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017. Beard, a homeless Vietnam veteran, died in July from brain and lung cancer. Since 1992, Calvin Whitaker has been called to the aftermath of some of the city’s most violent acts to takes bodies to the morgue after police is called: suicides, natural deaths, overdoses and homicides. Among his more notable transports are the body of Michael Brown, killed in a police shooting in Ferguson, as well as a woman who died of an overdose at the August Busch IV home. He also help causes he believes in: burial of homeless veterans, exhumation of an unidentified murdered child’s remains for forensic analysis, restoration of an overgrown cemetery. About a year ago, Whitaker and his wife, fellow funeral director Chris Whitaker, 38, moved to St. Louis in a house that was for 70 years a funeral home. They fixed it up and are open for business. The funeral home was open to the public for their second annual Halloween party. Chris Whitaker’s love for the profession began when she attended her grandmother’s funeral at 13. She admired how lifelike her grandmother looked in the casket and thought she could someday master makeup for the deceased. She was working at a funeral home where the father of one of Calvin’s friends was laid out. He came to pay his final respects when Chris caught his eye. He offered her a job working with him to collect and deliver bodies to the city’s morgue. Three months after they met, they got married at a funeral home. That was 10 years ago. Though they were inspired to go into the death business when they were young, the Whitakers have taken a different approach to the career than their mentors. There are neatly pressed shirts and black suits in Calvin’s closet, but they hang alongside equally meticulously maintained Elvis jumps *** Local Cap
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DUK10079768_013
FEATURE - Elvisimitator ist auch ein Bestatter
August 8, 2017 - St. Louis, Missouri, United States: Calvin Whitaker leads motorcycle riders from various organizations, including the Patriot Guard and AMVETS Missouri Chapter 1, head south on Hampton Avenue en route to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, escorting the cremains of Vietnam veteran John Beard. Beard died in July from brain and lung cancer. Since 1992, Calvin Whitaker has been called to the aftermath of some of the city’s most violent acts to takes bodies to the morgue after police is called: suicides, natural deaths, overdoses and homicides. Among his more notable transports are the body of Michael Brown, killed in a police shooting in Ferguson, as well as a woman who died of an overdose at the August Busch IV home. He also help causes he believes in: burial of homeless veterans, exhumation of an unidentified murdered child’s remains for forensic analysis, restoration of an overgrown cemetery. About a year ago, Whitaker and his wife, fellow funeral director Chris Whitaker, 38, moved to St. Louis in a house that was for 70 years a funeral home. They fixed it up and are open for business. The funeral home was open to the public for their second annual Halloween party. Chris Whitaker’s love for the profession began when she attended her grandmother’s funeral at 13. She admired how lifelike her grandmother looked in the casket and thought she could someday master makeup for the deceased. She was working at a funeral home where the father of one of Calvin’s friends was laid out. He came to pay his final respects when Chris caught his eye. He offered her a job working with him to collect and deliver bodies to the city’s morgue. Three months after they met, they got married at a funeral home. That was 10 years ago. Though they were inspired to go into the death business when they were young, the Whitakers have taken a different approach to the career than their mentors. There are neatly pressed shirts and black suits i *** Local C
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DUK10079768_012
FEATURE - Elvisimitator ist auch ein Bestatter
August 8, 2017 - St. Louis, Missouri, United States: An emotional Calvin Whitaker visits with Betty Beard, the widow of homeless Vietnam veteran John Beard, following burial services with full military honors for Beard at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017. Beard died in July from brain and lung cancer. His funeral was donated by Calvin and Chris (left) Whitaker, owners of Michel Funeral Home. Since 1992, Calvin Whitaker has been called to the aftermath of some of the city’s most violent acts to takes bodies to the morgue after police is called: suicides, natural deaths, overdoses and homicides. Among his more notable transports are the body of Michael Brown, killed in a police shooting in Ferguson, as well as a woman who died of an overdose at the August Busch IV home. He also help causes he believes in: burial of homeless veterans, exhumation of an unidentified murdered child’s remains for forensic analysis, restoration of an overgrown cemetery. About a year ago, Whitaker and his wife, fellow funeral director Chris Whitaker, 38, moved to St. Louis in a house that was for 70 years a funeral home. They fixed it up and are open for business. The funeral home was open to the public for their second annual Halloween party. Chris Whitaker’s love for the profession began when she attended her grandmother’s funeral at 13. She admired how lifelike her grandmother looked in the casket and thought she could someday master makeup for the deceased. She was working at a funeral home where the father of one of Calvin’s friends was laid out. He came to pay his final respects when Chris caught his eye. He offered her a job working with him to collect and deliver bodies to the city’s morgue. Three months after they met, they got married at a funeral home. That was 10 years ago. Though they were inspired to go into the death business when they were young, the Whitakers have taken a different approach to the career than their mentors. There are *** Local C
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DUK10079768_016
FEATURE - Elvisimitator ist auch ein Bestatter
July 31, 2017 - St. Louis, Missouri, United States:Calvin Whitaker joins St. Louis police officers and staff from the Medical Examiner's office as they work in an alley behind homes in the 4100 block of Glasgow Avenue where a man was found fatally shot in Hyde Park. Since 1992, Calvin Whitaker has been called to the aftermath of some of the city’s most violent acts to takes bodies to the morgue after police is called: suicides, natural deaths, overdoses and homicides. Among his more notable transports are the body of Michael Brown, killed in a police shooting in Ferguson, as well as a woman who died of an overdose at the August Busch IV home. He also help causes he believes in: burial of homeless veterans, exhumation of an unidentified murdered child’s remains for forensic analysis, restoration of an overgrown cemetery. About a year ago, Whitaker and his wife, fellow funeral director Chris Whitaker, 38, moved to St. Louis in a house that was for 70 years a funeral home. They fixed it up and are open for business. The funeral home was open to the public for their second annual Halloween party. Chris Whitaker’s love for the profession began when she attended her grandmother’s funeral at 13. She admired how lifelike her grandmother looked in the casket and thought she could someday master makeup for the deceased. She was working at a funeral home where the father of one of Calvin’s friends was laid out. He came to pay his final respects when Chris caught his eye. He offered her a job working with him to collect and deliver bodies to the city’s morgue. Three months after they met, they got married at a funeral home. That was 10 years ago. Though they were inspired to go into the death business when they were young, the Whitakers have taken a different approach to the career than their mentors. There are neatly pressed shirts and black suits in Calvin’s closet, but they hang alongside equally meticulously maintained Elvis jumpsuits, feather boas and other s *** Local Cap
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DUK10079768_020
FEATURE - Elvisimitator ist auch ein Bestatter
October 31, 2016 - St. Louis, Missouri, United States: Neighborhood children have their picture taken in front of a motorcycle-pulled hearse on display in front of Michel Funeral Home on Oct. 31, 2016 during a Halloween party for their Southwest Avenue neighbors. Chris and Calvin Whitaker restored their 70-year-old business first run by Howard and Evelyn Michel. Since 1992, Calvin Whitaker has been called to the aftermath of some of the city’s most violent acts to takes bodies to the morgue after police is called: suicides, natural deaths, overdoses and homicides. Among his more notable transports are the body of Michael Brown, killed in a police shooting in Ferguson, as well as a woman who died of an overdose at the August Busch IV home. He also help causes he believes in: burial of homeless veterans, exhumation of an unidentified murdered child’s remains for forensic analysis, restoration of an overgrown cemetery. About a year ago, Whitaker and his wife, fellow funeral director Chris Whitaker, 38, moved to St. Louis in a house that was for 70 years a funeral home. They fixed it up and are open for business. The funeral home was open to the public for their second annual Halloween party. Chris Whitaker’s love for the profession began when she attended her grandmother’s funeral at 13. She admired how lifelike her grandmother looked in the casket and thought she could someday master makeup for the deceased. She was working at a funeral home where the father of one of Calvin’s friends was laid out. He came to pay his final respects when Chris caught his eye. He offered her a job working with him to collect and deliver bodies to the city’s morgue. Three months after they met, they got married at a funeral home. That was 10 years ago. Though they were inspired to go into the death business when they were young, the Whitakers have taken a different approach to the career than their mentors. There are neatly pressed shirts and black suits in Calvin’s closet, *** Local Cap
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FEATURE - Elvisimitator ist auch ein Bestatter
October 31, 2016 - St. Louis, Missouri, United States: Calvin Whitaker keeps his cauldron burning during an Addams Family themed Halloween party outside Michel Funeral Home on Oct. 31, 2016. Calvin and Chris Whitaker have restored their 70-year-old Michel Funeral Home first run by Howard and Evelyn Michel on The Hill. Since 1992, Calvin Whitaker has been called to the aftermath of some of the city’s most violent acts to takes bodies to the morgue after police is called: suicides, natural deaths, overdoses and homicides. Among his more notable transports are the body of Michael Brown, killed in a police shooting in Ferguson, as well as a woman who died of an overdose at the August Busch IV home. He also help causes he believes in: burial of homeless veterans, exhumation of an unidentified murdered child’s remains for forensic analysis, restoration of an overgrown cemetery. About a year ago, Whitaker and his wife, fellow funeral director Chris Whitaker, 38, moved to St. Louis in a house that was for 70 years a funeral home. They fixed it up and are open for business. The funeral home was open to the public for their second annual Halloween party. Chris Whitaker’s love for the profession began when she attended her grandmother’s funeral at 13. She admired how lifelike her grandmother looked in the casket and thought she could someday master makeup for the deceased. She was working at a funeral home where the father of one of Calvin’s friends was laid out. He came to pay his final respects when Chris caught his eye. He offered her a job working with him to collect and deliver bodies to the city’s morgue. Three months after they met, they got married at a funeral home. That was 10 years ago. Though they were inspired to go into the death business when they were young, the Whitakers have taken a different approach to the career than their mentors. There are neatly pressed shirts and black suits in Calvin’s closet, but they hang alongside equally meticulously *** Local Cap
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FEATURE - Elvisimitator ist auch ein Bestatter
October 31, 2016 - St. Louis, Missouri, United States: Chris Whitaker welcomes trick or treaters to her coffin filled with candy at a Halloween party outside Michel Funeral Home on Oct. 31, 2016. Chris and her husband Calvin have restored their 70-year-old Michel Funeral Home first run by Howard and Evelyn Michel. Since 1992, Calvin Whitaker has been called to the aftermath of some of the city’s most violent acts to takes bodies to the morgue after police is called: suicides, natural deaths, overdoses and homicides. Among his more notable transports are the body of Michael Brown, killed in a police shooting in Ferguson, as well as a woman who died of an overdose at the August Busch IV home. He also help causes he believes in: burial of homeless veterans, exhumation of an unidentified murdered child’s remains for forensic analysis, restoration of an overgrown cemetery. About a year ago, Whitaker and his wife, fellow funeral director Chris Whitaker, 38, moved to St. Louis in a house that was for 70 years a funeral home. They fixed it up and are open for business. The funeral home was open to the public for their second annual Halloween party. Chris Whitaker’s love for the profession began when she attended her grandmother’s funeral at 13. She admired how lifelike her grandmother looked in the casket and thought she could someday master makeup for the deceased. She was working at a funeral home where the father of one of Calvin’s friends was laid out. He came to pay his final respects when Chris caught his eye. He offered her a job working with him to collect and deliver bodies to the city’s morgue. Three months after they met, they got married at a funeral home. That was 10 years ago. Though they were inspired to go into the death business when they were young, the Whitakers have taken a different approach to the career than their mentors. There are neatly pressed shirts and black suits in Calvin’s closet, but they hang alongside equally meticulously mai *** Local Cap
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DUK10079768_008
FEATURE - Elvisimitator ist auch ein Bestatter
October 31, 2016 - St. Louis, Missouri, United States: "We're not your typical funeral directors," said Chris Whitaker, greeting her husband Calvin as they go with an Addams Family theme at the start of their funeral home's first trunk or treat party on Halloween, Oct. 31, 2016. The couple, who restored their 70-year-old Michel Funeral Home first run by Howard and Evelyn Michel, have held neighborhood events since reopening the business. Since 1992, Calvin Whitaker has been called to the aftermath of some of the city’s most violent acts to takes bodies to the morgue after police is called: suicides, natural deaths, overdoses and homicides. Among his more notable transports are the body of Michael Brown, killed in a police shooting in Ferguson, as well as a woman who died of an overdose at the August Busch IV home. He also help causes he believes in: burial of homeless veterans, exhumation of an unidentified murdered child’s remains for forensic analysis, restoration of an overgrown cemetery. About a year ago, Whitaker and his wife, fellow funeral director Chris Whitaker, 38, moved to St. Louis in a house that was for 70 years a funeral home. They fixed it up and are open for business. The funeral home was open to the public for their second annual Halloween party. Chris Whitaker’s love for the profession began when she attended her grandmother’s funeral at 13. She admired how lifelike her grandmother looked in the casket and thought she could someday master makeup for the deceased. She was working at a funeral home where the father of one of Calvin’s friends was laid out. He came to pay his final respects when Chris caught his eye. He offered her a job working with him to collect and deliver bodies to the city’s morgue. Three months after they met, they got married at a funeral home. That was 10 years ago. Though they were inspired to go into the death business when they were young, the Whitakers have taken a different approach to the career than their m *** Local C
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FEATURE - Elvisimitator ist auch ein Bestatter
October 31, 2016 - St. Louis, Missouri, United States: Bill Reeves breaks for a bowl of chili while playing 'Uncle Fester' at an Addams Family themed Halloween party outside Michel Funeral Home on Oct. 31, 2016. Chris and Calvin Whitaker restored their 70-year-old Michel Funeral Home, first run by Howard and Evelyn Michel, and opened it to neighborhood events. Since 1992, Calvin Whitaker has been called to the aftermath of some of the city’s most violent acts to takes bodies to the morgue after police is called: suicides, natural deaths, overdoses and homicides. Among his more notable transports are the body of Michael Brown, killed in a police shooting in Ferguson, as well as a woman who died of an overdose at the August Busch IV home. He also help causes he believes in: burial of homeless veterans, exhumation of an unidentified murdered child’s remains for forensic analysis, restoration of an overgrown cemetery. About a year ago, Whitaker and his wife, fellow funeral director Chris Whitaker, 38, moved to St. Louis in a house that was for 70 years a funeral home. They fixed it up and are open for business. The funeral home was open to the public for their second annual Halloween party. Chris Whitaker’s love for the profession began when she attended her grandmother’s funeral at 13. She admired how lifelike her grandmother looked in the casket and thought she could someday master makeup for the deceased. She was working at a funeral home where the father of one of Calvin’s friends was laid out. He came to pay his final respects when Chris caught his eye. He offered her a job working with him to collect and deliver bodies to the city’s morgue. Three months after they met, they got married at a funeral home. That was 10 years ago. Though they were inspired to go into the death business when they were young, the Whitakers have taken a different approach to the career than their mentors. There are neatly pressed shirts and black suits in Calvin’s closet, b *** Local Cap
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DUK10079768_006
FEATURE - Elvisimitator ist auch ein Bestatter
October 31, 2016 - St. Louis, Missouri, United States: Trick or treaters make their choices at a coffin filled with candy at a Halloween party outside Michel Funeral Home on Oct. 31, 2016. Chris and Calvin Whitaker restored their 70-year-old Michel Funeral Home, first run by Howard and Evelyn Michel, and have held neighborhood events since reopening. Since 1992, Calvin Whitaker has been called to the aftermath of some of the city’s most violent acts to takes bodies to the morgue after police is called: suicides, natural deaths, overdoses and homicides. Among his more notable transports are the body of Michael Brown, killed in a police shooting in Ferguson, as well as a woman who died of an overdose at the August Busch IV home. He also help causes he believes in: burial of homeless veterans, exhumation of an unidentified murdered child’s remains for forensic analysis, restoration of an overgrown cemetery. About a year ago, Whitaker and his wife, fellow funeral director Chris Whitaker, 38, moved to St. Louis in a house that was for 70 years a funeral home. They fixed it up and are open for business. The funeral home was open to the public for their second annual Halloween party. Chris Whitaker’s love for the profession began when she attended her grandmother’s funeral at 13. She admired how lifelike her grandmother looked in the casket and thought she could someday master makeup for the deceased. She was working at a funeral home where the father of one of Calvin’s friends was laid out. He came to pay his final respects when Chris caught his eye. He offered her a job working with him to collect and deliver bodies to the city’s morgue. Three months after they met, they got married at a funeral home. That was 10 years ago. Though they were inspired to go into the death business when they were young, the Whitakers have taken a different approach to the career than their mentors. There are neatly pressed shirts and black suits in Calvin’s closet, but they ha *** Local Cap
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FEATURE - Elvisimitator ist auch ein Bestatter
October 31, 2016 - St. Louis, Missouri, United States: Chris Whitaker welcomes trick or treaters to her coffin filled with candy at a Halloween party outside Michel Funeral Home on Oct. 31, 2016. Chris and her husband Calvin have restored their 70-year-old Michel Funeral Home first run by Howard and Evelyn Michel. Since 1992, Calvin Whitaker has been called to the aftermath of some of the city’s most violent acts to takes bodies to the morgue after police is called: suicides, natural deaths, overdoses and homicides. Among his more notable transports are the body of Michael Brown, killed in a police shooting in Ferguson, as well as a woman who died of an overdose at the August Busch IV home. He also help causes he believes in: burial of homeless veterans, exhumation of an unidentified murdered child’s remains for forensic analysis, restoration of an overgrown cemetery. About a year ago, Whitaker and his wife, fellow funeral director Chris Whitaker, 38, moved to St. Louis in a house that was for 70 years a funeral home. They fixed it up and are open for business. The funeral home was open to the public for their second annual Halloween party. Chris Whitaker’s love for the profession began when she attended her grandmother’s funeral at 13. She admired how lifelike her grandmother looked in the casket and thought she could someday master makeup for the deceased. She was working at a funeral home where the father of one of Calvin’s friends was laid out. He came to pay his final respects when Chris caught his eye. He offered her a job working with him to collect and deliver bodies to the city’s morgue. Three months after they met, they got married at a funeral home. That was 10 years ago. Though they were inspired to go into the death business when they were young, the Whitakers have taken a different approach to the career than their mentors. There are neatly pressed shirts and black suits in Calvin’s closet, but they hang alongside equally meticulously mai *** Local Cap
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FEATURE - Elvisimitator ist auch ein Bestatter
October 1, 2016 - St. Louis, Missouri, United States: In the middle of rehearsing his lines, Calvin Whitaker takes a funeral call before officiating at the wedding of Jessica and Mike Kriegshauser in Tower Grove Park on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. Since 1992, Calvin Whitaker has been called to the aftermath of some of the city’s most violent acts to takes bodies to the morgue after police is called: suicides, natural deaths, overdoses and homicides. Among his more notable transports are the body of Michael Brown, killed in a police shooting in Ferguson, as well as a woman who died of an overdose at the August Busch IV home. He also help causes he believes in: burial of homeless veterans, exhumation of an unidentified murdered child’s remains for forensic analysis, restoration of an overgrown cemetery. About a year ago, Whitaker and his wife, fellow funeral director Chris Whitaker, 38, moved to St. Louis in a house that was for 70 years a funeral home. They fixed it up and are open for business. The funeral home was open to the public for their second annual Halloween party. Chris Whitaker’s love for the profession began when she attended her grandmother’s funeral at 13. She admired how lifelike her grandmother looked in the casket and thought she could someday master makeup for the deceased. She was working at a funeral home where the father of one of Calvin’s friends was laid out. He came to pay his final respects when Chris caught his eye. He offered her a job working with him to collect and deliver bodies to the city’s morgue. Three months after they met, they got married at a funeral home. That was 10 years ago. Though they were inspired to go into the death business when they were young, the Whitakers have taken a different approach to the career than their mentors. There are neatly pressed shirts and black suits in Calvin’s closet, but they hang alongside equally meticulously maintained Elvis jumpsuits, feather boas and other signature accessories of *** Local Cap
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FEATURE - Elvisimitator ist auch ein Bestatter
October 1, 2016 - St. Louis, Missouri, United States: Heading out to officiate a friends' wedding in October 2016, Calvin Whitaker drives the same Cadillac he uses for funerals and for his undertaking service. Calvin and his wife Chris restored their 70-year-old Michel Funeral Home, living on the second floor above the funeral parlor and embalming room. "We're not your typical funeral directors," Chris Whitaker said. "He gets scarves from little old ladies." Since 1992, Calvin Whitaker has been called to the aftermath of some of the city’s most violent acts to takes bodies to the morgue after police is called: suicides, natural deaths, overdoses and homicides. Among his more notable transports are the body of Michael Brown, killed in a police shooting in Ferguson, as well as a woman who died of an overdose at the August Busch IV home. He also help causes he believes in: burial of homeless veterans, exhumation of an unidentified murdered child’s remains for forensic analysis, restoration of an overgrown cemetery. About a year ago, Whitaker and his wife, fellow funeral director Chris Whitaker, 38, moved to St. Louis in a house that was for 70 years a funeral home. They fixed it up and are open for business. The funeral home was open to the public for their second annual Halloween party. Chris Whitaker’s love for the profession began when she attended her grandmother’s funeral at 13. She admired how lifelike her grandmother looked in the casket and thought she could someday master makeup for the deceased. She was working at a funeral home where the father of one of Calvin’s friends was laid out. He came to pay his final respects when Chris caught his eye. He offered her a job working with him to collect and deliver bodies to the city’s morgue. Three months after they met, they got married at a funeral home. That was 10 years ago. Though they were inspired to go into the death business when they were young, the Whitakers have taken a different approach to th *** Local C
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FEATURE - Elvisimitator ist auch ein Bestatter
October 1, 2016 - St. Louis, Missouri, United States: Some Elvis jumpsuits are easier to slip on than others. Calvin Whitaker clips the massive belt buckle to become a 1970s Elvis Presley, as he gets ready in the second floor living quarters at Michel Funeral Home on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. Whitaker later officiated at a wedding for friends in Tower Grove Park. Since 1992, Calvin Whitaker has been called to the aftermath of some of the city’s most violent acts to takes bodies to the morgue after police is called: suicides, natural deaths, overdoses and homicides. Among his more notable transports are the body of Michael Brown, killed in a police shooting in Ferguson, as well as a woman who died of an overdose at the August Busch IV home. He also help causes he believes in: burial of homeless veterans, exhumation of an unidentified murdered child’s remains for forensic analysis, restoration of an overgrown cemetery. About a year ago, Whitaker and his wife, fellow funeral director Chris Whitaker, 38, moved to St. Louis in a house that was for 70 years a funeral home. They fixed it up and are open for business. The funeral home was open to the public for their second annual Halloween party. Chris Whitaker’s love for the profession began when she attended her grandmother’s funeral at 13. She admired how lifelike her grandmother looked in the casket and thought she could someday master makeup for the deceased. She was working at a funeral home where the father of one of Calvin’s friends was laid out. He came to pay his final respects when Chris caught his eye. He offered her a job working with him to collect and deliver bodies to the city’s morgue. Three months after they met, they got married at a funeral home. That was 10 years ago. Though they were inspired to go into the death business when they were young, the Whitakers have taken a different approach to the career than their mentors. There are neatly pressed shirts and black suits in Calvin’s closet, *** Local Cap
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FEATURE - Elvisimitator ist auch ein Bestatter
October 1, 2016 - St. Louis, Missouri, United States: The look complete, Calvin Whitaker chooses comfortable shoes as he visits with his dog Ellie before leaving his funeral home residence to officiate at a friends' wedding on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. Chris Whitaker inspired her husband Calvin to impersonate her favorite singer. He does a few gigs a year - at weddings, funerals and even a stunt double for an Elvis film. Since 1992, Calvin Whitaker has been called to the aftermath of some of the city’s most violent acts to takes bodies to the morgue after police is called: suicides, natural deaths, overdoses and homicides. Among his more notable transports are the body of Michael Brown, killed in a police shooting in Ferguson, as well as a woman who died of an overdose at the August Busch IV home. He also help causes he believes in: burial of homeless veterans, exhumation of an unidentified murdered child’s remains for forensic analysis, restoration of an overgrown cemetery. About a year ago, Whitaker and his wife, fellow funeral director Chris Whitaker, 38, moved to St. Louis in a house that was for 70 years a funeral home. They fixed it up and are open for business. The funeral home was open to the public for their second annual Halloween party. Chris Whitaker’s love for the profession began when she attended her grandmother’s funeral at 13. She admired how lifelike her grandmother looked in the casket and thought she could someday master makeup for the deceased. She was working at a funeral home where the father of one of Calvin’s friends was laid out. He came to pay his final respects when Chris caught his eye. He offered her a job working with him to collect and deliver bodies to the city’s morgue. Three months after they met, they got married at a funeral home. That was 10 years ago. Though they were inspired to go into the death business when they were young, the Whitakers have taken a different approach to the career than their mentors. There are n *** Local C
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DUK10079768_021
FEATURE - Elvisimitator ist auch ein Bestatter
October 1, 2016 - St. Louis, Missouri, United States: Chris Whitaker inspired her husband Calvin to impersonate Elvis, her favorite singer. He does a few gigs a year at weddings, funerals, and even once as a stunt double for a film. On a Saturday morning in October 2016, Calvin prepares to officiate at a wedding for friends. Since 1992, Calvin Whitaker has been called to the aftermath of some of the city’s most violent acts to takes bodies to the morgue after police is called: suicides, natural deaths, overdoses and homicides. Among his more notable transports are the body of Michael Brown, killed in a police shooting in Ferguson, as well as a woman who died of an overdose at the August Busch IV home. He also help causes he believes in: burial of homeless veterans, exhumation of an unidentified murdered child’s remains for forensic analysis, restoration of an overgrown cemetery. About a year ago, Whitaker and his wife, fellow funeral director Chris Whitaker, 38, moved to St. Louis in a house that was for 70 years a funeral home. They fixed it up and are open for business. The funeral home was open to the public for their second annual Halloween party. Chris Whitaker’s love for the profession began when she attended her grandmother’s funeral at 13. She admired how lifelike her grandmother looked in the casket and thought she could someday master makeup for the deceased. She was working at a funeral home where the father of one of Calvin’s friends was laid out. He came to pay his final respects when Chris caught his eye. He offered her a job working with him to collect and deliver bodies to the city’s morgue. Three months after they met, they got married at a funeral home. That was 10 years ago. Though they were inspired to go into the death business when they were young, the Whitakers have taken a different approach to the career than their mentors. There are neatly pressed shirts and black suits in Calvin’s closet, but they hang alongside equally metic *** Local Cap
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