ELVIS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING

[Sailfast 503]

I don't think Ib will mind me passing this info along...

 

 

 

"Sadly, Elvis Ballard, Asia's top Elvis impersonator, who for many years performed at Jomtien Boathouse and Captain's Corner, passed away from cancer at noon on 19th July.

 

Jomtien boathouse / Captain's Corner are sponsoring the funeral rites at Wat Chai Mongkolsala 2 in South Pattaya on Wednesday 23rd July at 7pm.

 

Kannikar and I sincerely hope to see many of you there.

 

Cremation is on 24th July at 3:30 pm.

 

 

Elvis Ballard was cheerful up to the very last moment of his life. His main concern was for his wife and 11 year old daughter he would leave behind.

 

We are now working on a memorial tribute concert for Elvis Ballard at Jomtien Boathouse, and a date should soon be fixed.

 

Several artists have pledged to perform, notably Elvis Ritchie ( Richie Newton http://www.pattayamail.com/422/who.htm )

Rick and Harpic among others.

 

All proceeds will go towards Elvis Ballard's daughter's education.

 

In addition, a Website will be set up to accept donations for this purpose.

 

Donations can of cause also be given at either Jomtien Boathouse or Captains Corner

 

 

With Kind Regards

 

 

 

Ib Ottesen"

[glynbuk 29]

Sad times

[vidman 2]

Elvis Ballard was an icon in Pattaya area and his passing is sad indeed.

 

Not just another Elvis impersonator, ballard was superb at his renditions!

 

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[Montydog 135]

My “Music Night” video was a fund raiser for this guy at Zab in May a highly respected guy in the Pattaya music community;

 

 

 

Would love to see some pictures of him in his prime if they are out there!