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Variants
- Ellis, Jimmy, 1945-1998
- Darnell, Orion Eckley, 1945-1998
- Bell, Jimmy Hughes, 1945-1998
Identifies LC/NAF RWO
Identifies RWO
Birth Date
- 1945-02-26
Death Date
- 1998-12-12
Birth Place
- Pascagoula (Miss.)
Associated Language
- English
Field of Activity
Music
Occupation
Vocalist
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Sources
- found: The man who would be king, p2002:label (Orion)
- found: All-music guide, Apr. 16, 2002(Orion, b. Jimmy Ellis, 1945; claim to fame was that his natural speaking and singing voice sounded almost exactly like that of Elvis Presley)
- found: Goldmine county western record & CD price guide, 1996(Orion; Orion Eckley Darnell; Jimmy Ellis; the "king" of Elvis sound-alikes)
- found: Wikipedia, June 12, 2013(Jimmy "Orion" Ellis ; Jimmy Hughes Bell (February 26, 1945-December 12, 1998) was known internationally for his gifted singing ability and dynamic personal appearances. Jimmy was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi on February 26 of 1945. Ellis was gunned down in his Alabama Pawn Shop on December 12, 1998.)
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Change Notes
- 2002-04-16: new
- 2015-02-28: revised
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