Posted by dokkeberg@hotmail.com in Top, Uncategorized and tagged as, 0 Comments / Bobby had recorded Otis Redding and Wayne Cochran plus many local bands. Thanks for your help!. On Orion's 1979 debut album, Reborn (Sun 1912). Actually, I think it made him more determined to try to be accepted by radio and the music industry as Jimmy Ellis, even though he sounded like EP. It has hundreds of unseen photos, interviews with musicians and other people close to Jimmy. The Final Performance CD is a good example of the kind of interaction and humor Orion had with the audience. In its way, the story underscores some of the dark, disturbing aspects of image-making, music marketing, and how the music industry builds stars but destroys individuals. Informacin detallada del sitio web y la empresa: fanoscoatings.com, +62218463662, +62218463274, +622189841479, +62231320713, +623185584958 Home - FANOS ASIA With an outlandish fictional identity torn from the pages of a pulp novel, the backing of the legendary birthplace of rock n roll Sun Records and a voice that seemed to be the very twin of Presleys himself, the scheme concocted in the months after Presleys death exploded into a cult success and the Elvis is alive myth began. Which brings us to the incredible story of Orion. Similarly, there was an incontrovertible and diametrically opposed outcome for each side. This is a fan site. The film is being produced by Jeanie Finlay, a British artist and filmaker. EIN: Jimmy Ellis, the person.away from the stage or recording studio. While in Germany, met my future wife, the daughter of a Major, fighter pilot stationed at the same base. The album cover itself generated controversy because it depicted a phantom singer rising from a coffin, and was later withdrawn. Elvis Presley, Elvis and Graceland are trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises. Scans of the orange label version of the CD single SUNDAY FATHER on the Lanier Records label. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRx7ice15YY, Backed by the Jordanaires and opening act Sherry Carlisle, Orion sang to a packed house on August 12, 1997 at Nashville's Nightlife Theater. How many Elvis tribute artists have several websites devoted to them. He began by overdubbing him onto recordings by Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Charlie Rich, and then recording solo albums which many fans thought were better than many of Elvis's later LPs. Genesis.Jimmy Hughes Bell was born on 26 February 1945 to a single mother (named) Gladys. He would give you things and himself freely. HEARTBREAK HOTEL By the time he was a teenager, it was clear that Jimmy Ellis had two talents: singing, and inadvertently sounding almost exactly like Elvis Presley. The story of Orion, the singer whose voice bears an incredible likeness to that of Elvis Presley, is an interesting and unusual one to say the least. He said: man you may make it before I do. EIN: There are conflicting reports of who else was with Jimmy at the time, some reports say his fianc, others say his ex-wife. He then dropped the gun, fled the store and drove off in a car with two accomplices, authorities said. It begins with the 1972 single on which Orion, then simply Jimmy Ellis, recorded 'That's All Right/Blue Moon Of Kentucky.' The shooter is in jail with a death sentence. Cover scans of any CD's on the unofficial Orion Records label. So who is this person a performer whose sad end is one we normally expect from a fabricated and dramatically intensified Hollywood film? Find out more about the Orion - Jimmy Ellis story: ***Orion - Jimmy Ellis: The Official Web Site***: (includes news, photo gallery, Books, CDs and DVDs 'For Sale' and 'Free' MP3 downloads), (includes brief Orion biography, worldwide Jimmy Ellis/Orion discography info, bootleg info and gallery of the many different Orion masks), ***Orion Merchandise (available online) from Cafe Press***. Who was he? This dynamic performer differentiates himself from all others for a number of reasons. To The Official Orion - Jimmy Ellis Web Site All LP Albums Now on Sale These Classic LP Albums from Sun Records are new and sealed and will never be made again. What you see is what you get. Orion Jimmy Ellis - The Official Web Site Michael Stevens ORION Almost ELVIS Official American Singers Orion Elvis The Man Official Jimmy Ellis "Orien" Graham Carpenter Elvis Aaron Presley Waiting In The Wings Apocalypse Ellis Jimmy Interview How many Elvis tribute artists have a fan club with more than 15,000 members? We let Bobby hear the record and he liked it but he said that it was too much like Presley, and he didnt think he could do anything with Jimmy.a huge mistake. : Aloha From Hawaii - The Concert 2013- EIN Exclusive, Elvis at Madison Square Garden 40 Years Ago. Scan of the cassette release BY REQUEST, ELLIS SINGS ELVIS. Ellis was gunned Down in His Alabama Pawn Shop December 12, 1998. Did Jimmy ever comment to you about the cover? (EIN Comment: Bobby D. should get back to playing "live" - he is naturally gifted with a great voice!). We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Youmans put the record on the Dradco Recording Company label. Posted by dokkeberg@hotmail.com in Uncategorized and tagged as. Details of songs performed at any of the listed shows would be especially welcome. [3], In 1978, writer Gail Brewer-Giorgio published a novel, Orion, about a leading popular singer based on Presley who faked his death. Could you clarify who was working with him that day? [9][10][11] The film won the Discovery Award at the British Independent Film Awards 2015. You know , it was like, here I am creating this and doing the work. Singleton then persuaded Ellis to start appearing as "Orion", wearing a small mask with dyed hair and in similar clothing to that worn by Presley. Who is this person??? . The Kissin Cousins movie was on at the local theater, and I had seen it recently. Chet came back and said: Bobby, he sounds the same on all of them. Giorgios book had just come out, so Singleton decided to cash in on its popularity and transform Jimmy Ellis into the mysterious Orion who had phoned the author earlier that year. "Mr. Ellis never had time to do nothing or say nothing," Dallas County Sheriff Harris Huffman Jr. told APB News. Orion had several hits on the country music chart, including "Am I That Easy to Forget" (1980), "Rockabilly Rebel" (1981), and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" (1981). EIN: Bobby, many thanks for taking time to talk to us today. The record got a little airplay in Macon, GA in 1964. Bobby D: My recollection is that on Saturday, December 12, 1998, Jimmy was getting ready to go on a duck hunting trip on Sunday with his son, a doctor friend and others. Get the latest updates on NASA missions, watch NASA TV live, and learn about our quest to reveal the unknown and benefit all humankind. For one side, they would quite naturally (and self-directed), psychologically rationalise and morph their needs to maintain internal equilibrium and ongoing personal and social engagement.for the other side his outcome would be economically directed and physically terminal, as his 'what if' life diverted to a course which outwardly may have offered some degree of financial and personal satisfaction, but one which (pragmatically) was also underpinned by a volatile socio-economic environment which could potentially (and did) result in a seriously intense incident or incidents: Jimmy Ellis' new (primary) career as a bail bondsman and pawn shop proprietor would very sadly, very unfairly, result in his violent, premature death on 12 December 1998. He had perfect pitch, automatic vibrato, and wide range in his voice. The Dan Lentino Management Group in Las Vegas is honoring Orion / Jimmy Ellis posthumously with a lifetime achievement award. Jimmy Ellis In The Shadow Of a King Book NOW AVAILABLE! If he sounds different on them, I will know he is faking. Published by Flaming Star The official Elvis Presley Fan Club of Norway. Jimmy was very happy we did this and he liked getting a periodic check for CD sales. After the first blast, which left the 53-year-old Ellis mortally wounded and crawling for safety, the gunman turned his weapon on the singer's 44-year-old ex-wife, Elaine Thompson, who was on a stool behind the counter. 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. It doesnt cost a penny but has great impact! Taken straight from the mastertapes. All three men were apprehended. Bobby D.: I loved music but needed to use my education to pay the bills. Then it happened. Dates, venues, photographs would all be of great help. One of them is Orion's Reborn LP and he plays a snippet of "Washing Machine" written by Jimmy Ellis. On Monday I carried his CDs to work and played them throughout the day. In later years after the breakup with Sun, Jimmy and I got back together for visits in Memphis. One of the guys asked me if I knew who that was singing on the tape recorder. 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. His first two singles were covers of two of the King's former hits, "That's All Right" and "Blue Moon of Kentucky.". I had just talked to him on Friday December 11. 26th. * Released After Jimmy Ellis's death in 1999. When Jimmy Ellis decided to give up the horse business and decided to go after a singing career, he sold his horse equipment and formed a company called Jimmy Ellis Productions, INC. Here he sold stock in himself as he needed money before going to L.A. and pursue singing. The albums were quite popular, and Orion had three Top 70 hits, including Am I That Easy to Forget. He had four minor hits the following year, including the contemporary rockabilly song Crazy Little Thing Called Love, originally recorded by the rock group Queen. The coffin cover caused a lot of controversy and was replaced. A WARM WELCOME TO ORIONDISCS This website is a tribute to the U.S. recording artist Jimmy Ellis, and focuses on his many record releases. Feb 6, 2015 - This Pin was discovered by Patricia Milligan. Problem is he doesn't play enough ofthe song for the audience to hear. Later, we met a guy named Jimmy Youmans also a student. Help us spreadthe word about our cinema releaseby signing up for an ORIONtweetor aFacebookpost here onThunderclap. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Read More #MyOrion "If Elvis is alive, he wears as mask and goes by the name Orion" Welcome also would be details of his concert performances in the U.S.A. and Europe. Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi, USA. Add your masked portrait to I Am Orion, THE ROLLERCOASTER RISE AND TRAGIC FALL OF THE
Thunderclap is a tool that lets a message be heard when you and your friends say it together. A real EP story. : Aloha From Hawaii - The Concert 2013- EIN Exclusive, Elvis at Madison Square Garden 40 Years Ago. Official site; Kenneth Dokkeberg's Jimmy Ellis / Orion website; Musiclovers - Discography, audio samples and a lot more! Ellis appeared on the album cover wearing a mask over his eyes. 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. His hectic touring schedule as Orion also restricted Jimmy's time to write songs and this must have also added to the frustration with his career. He once said: you cant make it on someone elses coattail. Bobby knew a lot of people in the business and was a producer for King Records at one time. We put the official web site www.orionjimmyellis.comtogether three months before his tragic death in December 1998. However, after failing to retain his popularity using his real name, he returned to performing as Orion in 1987. Elvis Presley, Elvis and Graceland are trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. It was issued on Sun without an artist name, and created a furor because Ellis bore such an uncanny vocal resemblance to Elvis. Apparently, it was just a few seconds after the guy entered that he fatally shot Jimmy in his left side and then swung the gun around shooting Elaine in the face killing her instantly. ORION (JIMMY ELLIS) A STRANGER IN MY PLACE 6 RADIO STATION SPOTS SUN 1152 MINT-. A couple of songs can be heard at the URLs below. His natural voice was very similar to the voice of Elvis Presley, read more Popular Ellis/Orion bootleg releases included titles such as Crazy on the Blue Danube and Jimmy In A Viennese Cellar. Ellis hailed from Orrville, Alabama and began his recording career in 1964. Ellis recorded an album under his own name, Sometimes Words Just Get In The Way, for a small label in . All songs in superb quality, unreleased material from Los Angeles in 75, unrelesased home recordings and soundboard. [13], "Orion (musician)" redirects here. It is the story of Jimmy Ellis, a singer from Alabama who was cursed with having a voice identical to that of . Lee's appeal against the sentence was refused by the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals on October 9, 2009,[7] and a writ of certiorari was denied by the Supreme Court of the United States in April 2018. And, you wonder if helistened to "Ebony Eyes" and the rest of the LP. The leader singer of The Trammps. EIN: Jimmys death was tragic! Leave a comment or question, Jimmy Fallon made a mention of Orion and played snippets of Washing Machine on his show Monday, April 7, 2014. The film, which had its world premiere at Tribeca and won [], Calling all Orion fans and film supporters. 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. I have to say I was floored. Kenneth Dokkeberg. He said, "Don't worry about it, you don't buy the fuckin records anyway." Ellis appeared with many . In 1972, he worked for Sun Records (Presley's label) with producer Shelby Singleton in Nashville. Pinterest. It will be presented at this years Las Vegas Elvis Fest at the LVH formerly the Las Vegas Hilton on July 11th. Jimmy "Orion" Ellis, also known as James Hughes Bell was an American Singer. Bobby D.: No, not really. Bobby D.: The gimmick of Orion lasted about 3 years. The King is gone.Long live the King!.Jimmy's mortal life ended tragically when, on 12 December 1998, he was fatally shot in his Alabama pawn and package shop during a robbery gone bad. Jimmy Fallon goes "Orion" - Fallon does segment on worst albums he says doNOT buy. These Classic LP Albums from Sun Records are new and sealed and will never be made again. Low prices on Jimmy Ellis discography of music albums at CD Universe, with top rated service, Jimmy Ellis songs, discography, biography, cover art pictures, sound samples, albums, etc. A fine talent in his own right, Ellis recorded the song "I'm Not Trying" (Boblo 536) and the album By Request - Ellis Sings Elvis (Boblo 78-829). Orion to recieve Lifetime Achievement Award in Las Vegas! 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. We were both only children, but Jimmy was not selfish or too self-centered. How many Elvis tribute artists have had any unofficial album releases let alone 150 bootleg albums released? Read about his childhood, reaching for the music scene, chasing his dream and finally his tragic end. 2. What exactly happened? We have just received an intro and preview clip from the up coming documentary "Orion The Movie". In 1962, Ellis entered the Orrville (Alabama) High School talent show. ", and it was rumored that they were alternate takes from Presley sessions (despite featuring an electric rather than string bass). Lets hope this music finds a way out at some other point. The story of Jimmy "Orion" Ellis is either one of the greatest cons to be forged in the history of American music or it's one of its greatest unsolved mysteries. The film 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. Given Jimmy's keen sense of humor he must be looking down and smiling! A Tribute to the "Masked Man": Jimmy Ellis aka "Orion". Ellis was born in either Pascagoula, Mississippi,[2] Orrville, Alabama,[3] or Washington, D.C.,[1] United States, into a single parent home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, A selection of the many colorful Orion masks, each with its own name. On this website you will find the latest Orion/Jimmy Ellis news along with other info you might find useful. Please tell our readers about this and how they can order. While performing at the Eastern States Exposition, Ellis took off the mask and swore to never wear it again. Watch a fascinating interview in 1979 with both Orion and Gail Brewer-Giorgio promoting his career and Ms Brewer-Giorgio's "Orion" novel, (BTW, the back story to the "Orion" novel, full of dirty dealings, "he says-she says" and legal machinations, is deserving of an article all to itself!). It is old and worn just like it should be. 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. '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. Some listeners believed that Orion was, in fact, Presley, who had supposedly faked his death. 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! How many Elvis tribute artists have commercially produced memorabilia released about them? He loved to have a good time, loved to sing and entertain. This is a FOUR CD 5" digi-pak, this set features three concerts, Shreveport Louisiana July 1, 1976, Baton Rouge, July 2, 1976 and Elvis' last home-town concert Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis July 5, 1976. While friends of the singer Jimmy Ellis have speculated that Orion could well have been The King's half-brother. ORION FEAT.JIMMY ELLIS.CH About me THE STORY OF ORION BEGAN AS FICTION 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 Mr. [3], On December 12, 1998, Ellis was murdered during a robbery in his store, Jimmy's Pawn Shop. At first with all the attention he was getting, Im sure he had fun with it but he really wanted to be known as himself and not try to fool people into thinking he might be Elvis Presley. In 1999, the famed German company, Bear Family Records, released a 4CD box set of 108 Orion recordings: From the pr for the box set: It was Orion Eckley Darnell, keeping the flame of rootsy Southern music alive in the Seventies, and doing it by sounding remarkably like Elvis Aaron Presley. Well, once all the other guys left, Jimmy and I sang until late in the night with me strumming a small red guitar he had borrowed and Jimmy and I singing Elvis and Beatles songs. Wonder how in the world the producer picked an Orion album?? 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. It was part of a comedy sketch with artists not to play. 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. During that same year, with record in hand, I took Jimmy Ellis to Macon to meet Bobby Smith at his recording studio. This blog is for preview purposes only and all music downloaded should be deleted within 24 hours. You can make comments on the tab provided, or on Facebook at "Orion Jimmy Ellis Fan Club" or "Orion Jimmy Ellis Group". At that point Shelby was done with their arrangement and so was Jimmy. I could not believe what I was hearing. 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]. We put the official web site www.orionjimmyellis.com together three months before his tragic death in December 1998. He also had a great personality with a quick wit. You can make comments on the tab provided, or on the Orion Facebook Fan Club. His voice was similar to Elvis Presley's, a fact which he and his record company played upon, making some believe that some of his recordings were by Presley, or even that Presley had not died in 1977. For the next 10 years Jimmy would balance music and his business interests. The Elvis Information Network has been running since 1986 and is an EPE officially recognised Elvis fan club. iTunes, Amazon) and not physical discs. In the 2006 EIN article, A Tribute to the "Masked Man": Jimmy Ellis aka "Orion", I observed: Of course his friends knew him from his early days as a child and when he started out as a singer, but this didn't stop the promoters of the "Elvis is alive" conspiracy theory. There is a new film about Orion being made by the talented moviemaker from England, Jeanie Finlay. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Ellis's Orion character claimed to have been managed by one Colonel Mac Weiman, and have been born in Ribbonsville, Tennessee on December 31, 1931. EIN: Listening to My Special Angel and Hes Got You it is apparent that you also have a singing voice very similar Elvis. Is that your natural singing voice? Informacin detallada del sitio web y la empresa: jean-puy.com Jean Puy un peintre fauve However, in the beginning recordings like Save The Last Dance For Me, Ebony Eyes and Honey convinced many Elvis fans that their King was still physically among them. Two of the many Orion items still being sold in 2014: ----------------------------------------------------------------------. They wrote both of the songs. He started the album on the record player to play Echoes of Love. At one point he even released the single Im Trying Not to Sound Like Elvis. During his time with Sun, Ellis/Orion cut over 11 albums and toured with the Oak Ridge Boys, Jerry Lee Lewis, and other stars like Dionne Warwick. Links to Orion / Jimmy Ellis sites. had 10 Top 100 hits on the Country Music Chart in the US! This blog does not store any files on its server. Bobby D.: Yes, that is just my natural voice. So, I have kept the site going since 1998. I finished college with a BBA while my wife worked, and I got the GI Bill. Newspaper adverts and reports of his numerous appearances also very much appreciated. You can see the trailer for the movie and back the project here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/orion-the-man-who-would-be-king. In high school his teachers encouraged him to sing for the school's "Religious Emphasis Week," leading him to enter his first talent contest in 1963. Click on the LP and 45 rpm records page. Production costs turned out to be too high compared to the demand on the box set, making the release too economically challenging to make. The other lady fell to the floor with blood on her and played dead while Jimmy tried to crawl behind a computer desk. Thanks, Nigel!! Again, the speculation was that Elvis had sung on the songs, particularly "Save the Last Dance for Me". $4.00 shipping. To see the film clip andmake a donation, pleaseclick on the link below. Spotlight article by Nigel Patterson, June 2014, (for the purposes of this article I will use the term Elvis stylist in reference to the person in question). His birth certificate states the mother was a secretary named Gladys Bell, and the father was Vernon (no surname). 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. I'm Leavin'.Despite an initially (somewhat) artistically and (somewhat) financially beneficial arrangement for Jimmy Ellis, eventually the combination of an increasingly unfulfilling and unwanted masked career as an Elvis sound-a-like confronted his primal burning desire to be recognised and appreciated as "himself". She is an accomplished documentary film maker with 6+ well known films. 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. Born February 26, 1945, Jimmy (Bell) Ellis was adopted and raised in Orrville, Alabama. Are they still available in 2014? Jimmy was an accomplished songwriter who could write uptempo, slow and country songs as recordings such as the rockin' Washing Machine, poignant ballad It Ain't No Mystery and catchy, toe tapping Some You Win, Some You Lose, attest to. Huffman said King, who played dead, was treated and released from a hospital for her hand wound. Bobby Dillard was a close friend of the late Jimmy Ellis.the man who, wearing a mask, became a key part of the 'Elvis is alive' movement, as the mysterious singer, Orion! To see the film clip and make a donation, please click on the link below. Website. Click on the LP and 45 rpm records page. Support Good Music. Very sadly, it is possible, even probable, Jimmy Ellis never fully realised the enormity and significance of his impact as a recording and performing artist! JIMMY ( ORION ) ELLIS - LIVE ON STAGE 70s d pascalini 4.87K subscribers Subscribe 800 97K views 9 years ago JIMMY ( ORION ) ELLIS -- LIVE ON STAGE -- 70s Show more Comments are turned off.. To use this website you must enable JavaScript. Copyright the Elvis Information Network. compilation added to various unofficial releases page. Scans of any Jimmy Ellis/Orion release or alternate versions not included on this website would be greatly appreciated. How many Elvis tribute artists have had 10 Top 100 hits on the Country Music Chart? Adios till we meet again! Orion recorded a single, Ebony Eyes, for Sun in 1979, which became part of his debut album, Reborn. That was December 4, 1998 - The Nightlife Theatre in Nashville, TNwhat a show!!! Jimmy Ellis (born February 26, 1945 - died December 12,1998) was born in Orrville, Alabama on February 26th of 1945. They were sung in the same style in which Elvis would have sung them. Watch the stunning trailer for Orion The Man Who Would Be King. They are remembered for their hit single "Disco Inferno" (1976). [3] American vocalist (February 26, 1945 in Orrville, Alabama - December 12, 1998 in Alabama), also known as Jimmy "Orion" Ellis, and known for his close vocal similarity to Elvis. He used to say: you can sound like other artists and make it but if you sound like Elvis they dont want to play your records.
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