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October 12, 2004

WHEN PEOPLE TRY TO TELL US THERE ARE NO MORE TRULY GREAT MUSICAL ACTS

...we respond: "Oh yeah?"

Update: And let's not overlook this act. (Thanks to Elizabeth)

Posted by on October 12, 2004 at 06:06 AM |

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Don't forget Germany's most famous Elvis imersonator...Gregor Graf:

www.gg-production.de

The sound bytes are priceless. (sorry my html skills are nonexistant...)

Elizabeth

Posted by: elizabeth | October 12, 2004 at 06:12 AM

congratulations on being first elizabeth!

can I call you liz?

Posted by: g | October 12, 2004 at 06:15 AM

Ah, yes, the immortal lyrics of Peat Loaf

I water you,
I weed you,
But there ain't no way
I'm ever gonna mow you,
But don't be sad,
'Cause two outta three ain't bad. . .

Posted by: Lairbo | October 12, 2004 at 06:20 AM

The only question I have about any Meatloaf tribute is, "Why?"

Posted by: Zaphod | October 12, 2004 at 06:28 AM

Because he's a Wild and an Untamed Thing, you silly.

Posted by: Christobol | October 12, 2004 at 06:34 AM

It's just not "Paradise by the Dashboard Lights" WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS ON THE WRONG SIDE!!!!

Posted by: Russell | October 12, 2004 at 06:38 AM

Let's not forget one of the most awe-inspiring (in the sense of ridiculous)musical acts of all time: Chelvis, the Chinese Elvis.

www.chelvisonline.com/

I didn't make it an HTML link because the page is currently down.

Posted by: Federal Duck | October 12, 2004 at 06:39 AM

There are many a terrible act
In the music biz, that is a fact
I get pains in the Pelvis
When people say "Chelvis"
And barf at the sound of Cher.

Okay, so it doesn't all rhyme, but it's the truth.

Posted by: Rachel | October 12, 2004 at 06:51 AM

Let us not forget Mexico's entry into the tribute act sweepstakes: El Vez!

Really, there is such a guy. Or used to be, anyway.

Posted by: Lairbo | October 12, 2004 at 07:02 AM

amazing how far people with NO talent can get. but its funny..

Posted by: queensbee | October 12, 2004 at 07:07 AM

amazing how far people with NO talent can get. but its funny..

Posted by: queensbee | October 12, 2004 at 07:07 AM

Key line: "Peat Loaf are the UK's only totally live Meat Loaf tribute band"

There are several partially dead tribute bands, apparently.

And for those of you (like Zaphod) not discerning enough to see Meat Loaf's great talents, well this Serbian farmer certainly gets it.

Posted by: Jeff Meyerson | October 12, 2004 at 07:35 AM

Too much meat loaf for Peat, obviously. With that look, I fear he won't be totally live for long.

Posted by: Tofu Loaf | October 12, 2004 at 07:48 AM

Peat Loaf, I'd like you to Meat Moss.

Posted by: Mr.Fisher | October 12, 2004 at 08:03 AM

amazing how far people with NO talent can get. but its funny..

was that about us?

Posted by: HOOBASTANK | October 12, 2004 at 08:03 AM

no, i think it was about us

Posted by: Linkin' Park | October 12, 2004 at 08:04 AM

actually, he was referring to me

Posted by: Fred Durst | October 12, 2004 at 08:05 AM

Is it just me, or does anyone else think that German Elvis impersonator is actually rather good? Seriously.

Posted by: Rich | October 12, 2004 at 08:06 AM

don't forget me

Posted by: Britney Spears | October 12, 2004 at 08:07 AM

Peat Moss...El Vez...I wouldn't worry about those guys. But you know it'll be time to build a bunker and move underground when the Will Hung impersonators show up.

Posted by: MeganBNL | October 12, 2004 at 08:35 AM

Look...I said 'Peat Moss'. Is that a Freudian slip?

Posted by: MeganBNL | October 12, 2004 at 08:36 AM

Gregor Graf ..Elvis imitator.. a tribute to the man and his hit's

Someone needs to send that man his Mister Language Person's School of English Certificate

Posted by: Kat | October 12, 2004 at 08:46 AM

Rich,

I've seen Gregor (the Elvis guy) in person and yes he's a really incredible performer. He's amazing!

Kat,

Gregor doesn't speak a word of English, so that's why the spelling errors exist on his website.

Elizabeth

Posted by: elizabeth | October 12, 2004 at 08:53 AM

Zaphod, that would certainly take care of the boars... it would kill them for sure! No one can handle that much pork!

Posted by: Anne | October 12, 2004 at 08:59 AM

is Peat Loaf a Vegan ?
i guess he doesn't want Mad Rockstar Disease

Posted by: insomniac | October 12, 2004 at 09:17 AM

Insom - No. You're thinking of Peta Loaf.

Posted by: Brainy Jello | October 12, 2004 at 09:42 AM

So, the Middle Eastern version would be "Pita Loaf"?

His big hit being Jihad by the Dashboard Light.

Posted by: Lairbo | October 12, 2004 at 10:00 AM

re: Gregor Graf - I think this guy needs a visit from the Apostrophe Protection Society.

Not to mention he looks more like Dice Clay than Elvis.

Posted by: Scott | October 12, 2004 at 10:22 AM

I never could understand how the lyrics I want you, I need you, but there ain't no way I'm ever going to love you. But don't feel bad. 'Cause two out of three ain't bad. was supposed to be comforting to any woman. I mean, really. Is that supposed to be serious? Or perhaps that ballad is really just some kind of satire?

Posted by: SchadeBoy | October 12, 2004 at 10:44 AM

Zaphod, I should have seen that one coming.

Posted by: Jeff Meyerson | October 12, 2004 at 10:50 AM

Well . . . . I did learn that 'weiter' means 'enter' in German.

Posted by: Lmd33 | October 12, 2004 at 05:23 PM

Peat moss grows in a thick mat. So he should have called it the "Peat Loaf -- Mat Out of Hell Tour."

Um, or maybe not.

Posted by: Corn | October 12, 2004 at 07:44 PM

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