Bio - Richard Cook - Elvis Tribute Artist - Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana, USA's Best ETA!

Richard Cook has been a fan of Elvis Presley since he was five years old and heard Elvis for the first time. With encouragement and support from his family, he began performing his tribute to Elvis at age 14 by entering his first talent contest and winning 1st Place.
Over the years, Richard performed his tribute whenever and wherever there was an opportunity, purely out of love and respect for Elvis and his music. Today, Richard has proven himself to be one of the top Elvis Tribute Artists in the region, and he continues to reach new heights in his quest to perfect what can only be described as an amazing tribute to the King.
Born on Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City, LA, Richard now lives just across the river in Shreveport, and is a proud father to his 9-year-old son, Taylor.
Career highlights include:
2006 - 1st Place, Horseshoe Bossier City Employee Talent Contest
2005 - 2nd Place, Isle of Capri's Tribute to the King Contest in Lake Charles, LA
2005 - 3rd Place, Isle of Capri's Tribute to the King Contest in Natchez, MS
2004 - 1st Place, "Best Young Elvis" competition in Isle of Capri's Tribute to the King Contest
2003 - Performed as Elvis in the Centaur Mardi Gras Parade on the Viva Las Vegas float
2001 - 3rd Place, Isle of Capri's Tribute to the King Contest
1999 - 3rd Place, Isle of Capri's Tribute to the King Contest
1997 - Images of Elvis Regional Contest at James Burton's Rock 'n Roll Cafe in Shreveport
Richard will make your event an exciting experience that you and your guests will remember for years to come. He's available for public and private events including birthday and anniversary parties, wedding receptions, corporate parties and appearances, car shows, variety shows, and any event where pleasing the crowd is your goal. Richard has performed at public events and venues all over the Ark-La-Tex including:
Joey's '57 Chevy Café - Shreveport, LA
Poke Salad Festival - Blanchard, LA
Big G Jamboree & Yamboree Festival - Gilmer, TX
Country Showcase - Gladewater, TX
Keithville Jamboree - Keithville, LA
Jefferson Texas Festival - Jefferson, TX
Ark-La-Tex Roundup
Red Bud Beauty Pageant - Vivian, LA
Tequilla Willie's - Bossier City, LA
Municipal Auditorium - Shreveport, LA
Richard is an Honorary Member of Elvis' Angels Fan Club and regularly performs for fundraisers, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Friends of the Municipal Auditorium.

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