LocaL ELvis impErsonators KEEping thE King aLivE STORIES By RICA LEWIS phOTOS By ROB WILkERSOn It's been 40 years since Elvis left the building. Who can forget his blue suede shoes or his signature swiveling hips? When presley picked up a guitar, we couldn't help falling in love - burning love. his unchained melody got us all shook up. Although August marks the fourth decade of his passing, Elvis continues to live through music and memories. Fans get a piece of him as impersonators don jewel-studded jumpsuits and sing his sultry hits. In this tribute to the king, we chatted with various Villagers to see how they're keeping his spirit alive through their "hound Dog" renditions. 22 AUGUST 2017