Rocking with the King’s men
There are three ways to get close to the King ~ listen to his music, visit Graceland and meet a tribute artiste. Stephen Kabakos visits Kolkata to belt out the King’s greatest hits, writes Mathures Paul ‘Yes sir, I will try to answer your queries.’ Dressed in a loosely fitting suit, hair neatly combed, Stephen Kabakos made his entry into the room. He reminded one of the many youngsters who went head over heels listening to Elvis Presley, caring little for the revolution that would strike America a few years later ~ The Beatles. Instead of calling himself an impersonator, he likes to be known as a ‘tribute artiste’ and he indeed presented a great show. Prior to the concert, we found him practising wearing a flaming orange top, belting out Don’t Be Cruel with Presley’s trademark smirk. He followed it up with Love Me Tender, his voice longing to match the King’s. “But I will never be the King. There was, is and will be only one King ~ Elvis Presley,” he told The Statesman later. After a f...