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). He started the album on the record player to play Echoes of Love. The Elvis Information Network has been running since 1986 and is an EPE officially recognised Elvis fan club. How many Elvis tribute artists have several websites devoted to them. He was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States on February 26, 1945. For the musician also known as Orion, see, "Jimmie Ellis and the Appolos: Don't Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch", "U.S. Supreme Court won't review cases of two Alabama death row inmates", "Orion: The Man Who Would Be King review wonderfully weird | Film", "Orion: The Man Who Would Be King (2015)", "British Independent Film Awards 2015: the winners in full", "Sundance Selects acquires 'Orion: The Man Who Would Be King' for US Theatrical release", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jimmy_%22Orion%22_Ellis&oldid=1135156032, This page was last edited on 23 January 2023, at 00:00. The other lady was standing just behind Elaine. A man who for more than 10 years chased a career as a romantic southern crooner with a love of rockabilly and nostalgic love songs. Bobby D. on YouTube (who does Bobby sound like? The Kissin Cousins movie was on at the local theater, and I had seen it recently. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! He fired once into her face, killing her instantly and hitting another worker, Helen King, in the hand. His birth certificate states the mother was a secretary named Gladys Bell, and the father was Vernon (no surname). Sun Records legend Orion (Jimmy Ellis) is known internationally for his gifted singing ability and dynamic personal appearances. That's not recording. The records were endorsed as genuine Presley recordings by the song's co-writer Doc Pomus, the music journalist Roy Carr, and the TV show Good Morning America which undertook a voice comparison test of the song against Presley's voice. [13], "Orion (musician)" redirects here. We are told that the documentary is moving along but, as with many projects, monetary donations would be appreciated to help get to completion. Who was he? I had just talked to him on Friday December 11. It is old and worn just like it should be. We have just received an intro and preview clip from the up coming documentary "Orion The Movie". With few bookings for Jimmy Ellis 'live on stage' there was still a substantial (albeit diminishing) demand of fans to satisfy their deep-seated psychological need and hope that their King had not left them. Consequently, this meant Jimmy could only get well paying work if he donned the Orion mask and (to him) even worse, an Elvis jumpsuit. The book has been a huge task with 12+ years of research. 1 1953-56'In Depth Book Review: 'Aloha From Hawaii' 40th Anniv LEGACY CD Review: Aloha From Hawaii - The Concert 2013- EIN Exclusive Review: 'Prince From Another Planet In-Depth Review: Once Upon A Time: Elvis and Anita (Memories of My Mother) - Book Review: 'A Boy From Tupelo' special In-depth Review: 'The Elvis Files Vol. Thanks for your help!. One of them, a tall guy with a buzzed haircut, was sitting on a single bed by an old record player and a reel-to-reel tape recorder. Instead of listing Ellis' first album on the label, Singleton printed a question mark. compilation added to various unofficial releases page. To see the film clip andmake a donation, pleaseclick on the link below. One of the guys asked me if I knew who that was singing on the tape recorder. Happy Birthday EIN EIN turns 100 a retrospective! Bobby D.: Well, we just had a limited number of the out-of-print CD - Orion Country repressed. Again, the speculation was that Elvis had sung on the songs, particularly "Save the Last Dance for Me". Inevitably, being born 10 years after Elvis, his struggle could never be won. The album cover itself generated controversy because it depicted a phantom singer rising from a coffin, and was later withdrawn. EIN: Jimmys death was tragic! 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. Memorial ID. It has hundreds of unseen photos, interviews with musicians and other people close to Jimmy. Scheduled for release next year is Jeanne Finlay's intriguing film, Orion: The Man Who Would Be King, and also due for release in 2015 is a radio documentary about southern USA music which includes a segment about the Jimmy "Orion" Ellis story. Jimmy Ellis (with mask) as Orion (note his hair color), Orion (sans mask) as Jimmy Ellis (note his natural hair color), Above images sourced from the official "Orion-Jimmy Ellis" website. A couple of songs can be heard at the URLs below. Before we talk about your friendship with Jimmy Ellis, who is Bobby D? Raised in Orrville, Alabama, Ellis began his recording career in 1964. How & where do I sell my Elvis collection? 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, you currently have a special offer on the site. However, after failing to retain his popularity using his real name, he returned to performing as Orion in 1987. All songs in superb quality, unreleased material from Los Angeles in 75, unrelesased home recordings and soundboard. Singleton duly took Orion back to Elvis's roots in rockabilly, rock 'n' roll, country, blues, and gospel. Informacin detallada del sitio web y la empresa: fanoscoatings.com, +62218463662, +62218463274, +622189841479, +62231320713, +623185584958 Home - FANOS ASIA JIMMY ELLIS, LTD., LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 1975 CONTRACT RARE! Elvis Presley, Elvis and Graceland are trademarks of Elvis Presley Enterprises. Ellis died in his store about 10 minutes after the attack, Huffman said. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. They wrote both of the songs. At that point Shelby was done with their arrangement and so was Jimmy. The music industry is filled with many strange tales of artists whose lives took unexpected turns on the winding road to success, but the saga of singer Jimmy Ellis is perhaps one of the weirdest of them all. Orion". The upcoming Orion documentary being done by Jeanie Finley in England should broaden exposure. 15 November 1937 Died 8 March 2012 (aged 74) There are at least four artists called Jimmy Ellis: 1) Jimmy Ellis. I have to say I was floored. Bobby D: Jimmy Ellis was actually the same off stage as he was on stage. 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. He was NOT an impersonator, as he tried desperately to explain. Three thugs intent on thievery pulled up outside the pawn shop on Dec. 12, 1998, and one of them Jeffrey Lee walked inside, pulled a sawed-off shotgun hidden in his heavy . [1], At the start of his music career, Ellis sang in nightclubs and, in 1964, released a single, "Dont Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch," for a small Georgia label, Dradco. He could laugh about most anythinghe was alot of fun at home and especially on stage!! : --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. ORION: The Man Who Would Be King, a film by Jeanie Finlay 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. 1. Jimmy just could not help that he sounded like someone else EP. Her 1978 novel Orion told the story of a rock and roll singer, very much like Elvis, who faked his own death. The girls went wild. Little is known about Jimmy's life before becoming a recording artist - what is known is that he was raised by traditional but loving parents who ensured he was able to receive a good education. Explore. Artefact from Shelby Singleton's personal collection.conspiracy theorists, note the date! Please visit my own Jimmy Ellis page for information and links. Cover scans of any CD's on the unofficial Orion Records label. Orion recorded a single, Ebony Eyes, for Sun in 1979, which became part of his debut album, Reborn. Along the way, and particularly towards the end, Jimmy was not happy with the whole thing. 'My voice is both a blessing and a curse' (Jimmy Ellis/Orion during media interview), Controversial Sun Records 1978 Orion 'Reborn' (coffin) album cover. 5 1969-70' Book Review: 'From Hawaii to Las Vegas' FTD CD Review: 'Young Man with the Big Beat' In-Depth Review: 'Fashion For A King' FTD in-depth Review: The Music of Elvis Presley - Australian Radio Show, Elvis Presley In Concert "downunder" 2006, Graceland - The National Historic Landmark. 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 answer.Jimmy Ellis aka the masked man, Orion. The Jimmy Ellis/Orion story is one of great potential, qualified success, ongoing disappointment and ultimately, tragedy! Ellis appeared on the album cover wearing a mask over his eyes. That one along with the first original album now on CD - Orion Reborn are offered for $8.95 each. So, I have kept the site going since 1998. 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. No breach of copyright is intended or should be inferred. Jimmy Ellis Also known as Orion. 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. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jimmy Ellis (19214)? ORION: The Man Who Would Be King, a film by Jeanie Finlay tells the story of Jimmy Ellis - an unknown singer plucked from obscurity and thrust into the spotlight as part of a crazy scheme that had him masquerade as Elvis back from the grave. The shooter is in jail with a death sentence. If you want to support the artist or artists that recorded and released this music, please go and purchase their music. These books arevintage - new and are a collector's item. Thunderclap is a tool that lets a message be heard when you and your friends say it together. Read about his childhood, reaching for the music scene, chasing his dream and finally his tragic end. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. It is written by myself (Kenneth Dokkeberg), Steve Kelley (Orions road manager) and Bobby Dillard (personal friends since College). Went to Lanier Sr., a great all boys public, military high school. So I said: come on, thats Elvis I have the album. All three are being held without bail and are facing the possibility of the death penalty on two counts of capital murder, authorities said. Even before the Orion phenomenon had really taken off he released a self-penned single on the small Boblo label, I'm Not Trying To Be Like Elvis. EIN: What is Bobby D. doing, musically, these days? He also recorded several albums for Sun between 1979 and 1981 and built up a substantial live following, still wearing his mask. As the Orion story unfolded, it was clear these forces played straight to the hearts and deep-seated psychological needs of many Elvis fans! Solve the mystery and then use a smartphone or GPS device to navigate to the solution coordinates. He released the Country, Rockabilly, and Glory albums in 1980, along with Trio Plus, which featured Orions voice overdubbed on old cuts with Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Charlie Rich. Get the latest updates on NASA missions, watch NASA TV live, and learn about our quest to reveal the unknown and benefit all humankind. I miss him a lot! Above images sourced from the official "Orion-Jimmy Ellis" website Genesis.. Jimmy Hughes Bell was born on 26 February 1945 to a single mother (named) Gladys. Jimmy then met with Phil Walden, owner of Capricorn Records (the Almond Brothers Band and others) in Macon and was offered a contract, but since Jimmy was under age at the time his parents wouldnt let him sign.another huge mistake. In 1962, Ellis entered the Orrville (Alabama) High School talent show. (EIN Comment: Bobby D. should get back to playing "live" - he is naturally gifted with a great voice!). 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. EIN: What did Jimmy say to you about his career as Orion? Orion's mystique and allure was so universally popular among fans that Orion singles and albums were released in Europe and "downunder" in Australia. Problem is he doesn't play enough ofthe song for the audience to hear. Adios till we meet again! He then left the store and caught up with his two young friends waiting down the road in a car. Death 12 Dec 1998 (aged 53) . Listeners of Orion were initially split into two camps: those who knew that Orion was Jimmy Ellis just having some fun sounding like Elvis , and others who sincerely believed or wanted to believe that he was truly Elvis coming back on the scene after faking his own death. EIN: The Jimmy Ellis story "lives on". 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 first two singles were covers of two of the King's former hits, "That's All Right" and "Blue Moon of Kentucky.". If you have further details on any releases not included or would like to trade Orion recordings or material please drop me an email. 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. The world lost a great singer. 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. Oh well, it is publicity!! 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. Thank you very much!! James Burton Interview - Rick Nelson & Elvis: Elvis Drummer Jerome "Stump" Monroe EIN Interview: Elvis in 1969 - Ann Moses & Ray ConnollyInterviews: Ernst Jorgensen interview about 'On Stage' and Elvis' Legacy in 2010: 'The Nation's Favourite Elvis Song' Spotlight. It will focus on his early years before he became the masked singer Orion. For the next 10 years Jimmy would balance music and his business interests. The . I responded: gosh Jimmy what if I did. After his "unmasking" more and more fans accepted Orion was not Elvis, and for those who could not let go of the King a new theory took form - yes the original Orion wasn't Elvis but the real (still alive) Elvis was replacing Jimmy Ellis on stage at various concerts! I love music too and do some song leading at church. These songs has appeared on other compilations or a collection of songs. Original Name James Bell Birth 26 Feb 1945. Other LP/CD's Featuring Jimmy Ellis/Orion, Other LP's/CD's featuring Jimmy Ellis/Orion, Other LP & CD's Featuring Jimmy Ellis/Orion, Stargem/Kardina/Southern Tracks Promo Photos. Orion: The Man Who Would Be King: Directed by Jeanie Finlay. Another regular lady was also working that day. EIN: Jimmy Ellis, the person.away from the stage or recording studio. Just before noon, he decided to go by his pawn shop to check on things. Similarly, there was an incontrovertible and diametrically opposed outcome for each side. (Orion) Jimmy Ellis He Has A Great Voice And We Loved All Of His Music. If you can add to the info given please e-mail me. Later that day, sheriff's deputies caught up with the two alleged accomplices, Andre Darren Lee, 19, who is the alleged gunman's brother, and Jerry Dewayne Johnson, 17, who is his cousin. Sales have not been great since the fan base has long since scattered but I enjoy doing it to keep his talent known, as much as possible. Jimmy Hodges Ellis (born Jimmy Hughes Bell, February 26, 1945 - December 12, 1998), who used the stage name Orion at times in his career, was an American singer. That voice!.While he had a natural Elvis-like singing voice, throughout his adult life Jimmy strove to be recognised as a serious artist in his own right, a person who was inherently a wonderfully talented and gifted entertainer whose magical presence touched many people.That talent was genetically pre-determined and embryonically, DNA dictated.its essence was not because he sounded remarkably like Elvis! A real EP story. I hope people will remember that some of the masters are owned by us and others over in Norway/Denmark. My mom had bought me GI Blues and a new record player when I was only 10 years old and I would try to play some of the songs and sing. The record got a little airplay in Macon, GA in 1964. He makes a mistake and some asshole over here says don't worry about it, it will be alright. Ellis hailed from Orrville, Alabama and began his recording career in 1964. Cover scans of any CD's on the unofficial Masked Man label. The music industry is filled with many strange tales of artists whose lives took unexpected turns on the winding road to success, but the saga of singer Jimmy Ellis is perhaps one of the weirdest of them all. Bobby D.: I was born in Macon, GA in 1945. How many other Elvis tribute artists have book, film and radio documentary adaptations of their story? It was part of a comedy sketch with artists not to play. With fans more interested in seeing "Kemo Sabe" rather than Jimmy Ellis, he spent the next few years focusing more on his business affairs than his music career. ***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***. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. In 1979 Jimmy Ellis finally merged with an identity, but it still wasn't himself. He loved to have a good time, loved to sing and entertain. AVAILABLE HERE LOWER PRICE! Scans of the COUNTRY FROM THE HEART CD on the Lanier Records label. Sundance Selects acquires Orion: The Man Who Would Be King for US Theatrical release. Watch the stunning trailer for Orion The Man Who Would Be King. In an, Georgia Pines CD - Playground Records Promo Card. Ellis first album appearance for Sun was as an unidentified singer singing duet with Jerry Lee Lewis on ten tracks of the 1978 album Duets (Sun 1011). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------, A selection of the many colorful Orion masks, each with its own name. Feb 6, 2015 - This Pin was discovered by Patricia Milligan. EIN: Your friendship with Jimmy Ellis. Popular Ellis/Orion bootleg releases included titles such as Crazy on the Blue Danube and Jimmy In A Viennese Cellar. Backed by the Jordanaires and opening act Sherry Carlisle, Orion sang to a packed house on August 12, 1997 at Nashville's Nightlife Theater. There is a new film about Orion being made by the talented moviemaker from England, Jeanie Finlay. Details of songs performed at any of the listed shows would be especially welcome. 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. Jimmy Ellis was one of the super talented yes like Elvis, Tom Jones, Engelbert my all-time favorite solo artists. Published by Flaming Star The official Elvis Presley Fan Club of Norway. How many Elvis tribute artists made a living without singing Elvis songs for most of their career? ", and it was rumored that they were alternate takes from Presley sessions (despite featuring an electric rather than string bass). Source: www.orionjimmyellis.com & www.lasvegaselvisfestival.com, 1 Comments / A talented athlete, Jimmy was awarded a two-year athletic scholarship at Middle Georgia Junior College and was courted for a baseball career and a tryout with the Milwaukie Braves but turned it down. He also had a great personality with a quick wit. Scans of the orange label version of the CD single SUNDAY FATHER on the Lanier Records label. Scan of the 8 track cassette release TRUCKS, TRAINS & AIRPLANES on Gusto Records. 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. Ellis made a public confession in 1983 admitting he was Orion.
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